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EDUCATION
Bachelors of Arts in Journalism The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
Emphasis: Public Relations
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Strategic Initiatives Intern
Mississippi Center for Education Innovation (MSCEI), Summer 2013-Summer 2015
· Developed graphics and newsletters to create awareness of Mississippi Adequate Education Program
· Served as lead chaperone for the Essence Festival 2015 #YesWeCode Hackathon competition for 4 days
· Assisted team with oversight and guidance throughout concept development and presentation
· Assisted with event promotion and ticket sales
Accolade: Team placed 2nd
Runner Up in Hackathon Competition at Essence Festival 2015
Host
Southern Miss Today Radio Show, January 2015- May 2015
· Acted as voice of Southern Miss Today Radio Show
· Greeted pre-show guests and conduct interviews
· Displayed ability to exercise creative and strategic processing
Producer
Southern Miss Today Radio Show, Fall 2014
· Booked weekly guests including musical guests once a week
· Ensured that engineer, news reporters, social media coordinator, and videographer completed tasks with daily staff
correspondence
· Directed and executed live radio show
· Supervised a team of four to six individuals
· Facilitated staff development
Event Coordinator/Social Chair
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Iota Kappa Chapter, Fall 2013-Fall 2014
· Planned and coordinated all social events at a minimum of three events per semester
· Negotiated with event promoters, venue owners, and disk jockeys
· Acted as liaison between sorority chapter and graphic designers
· Booked venues for social events both on and off university campus
· Brainstormed and created strategies for event logistics and operations
Accolade: Received “Outstanding Sorority Woman” Eagle Award for work accomplished through sorority
Communications Manager
Jessica Simien Internship Program, Fall 2013
· Contacted businesses and collegiate institutions to pitch campaign and event ideas
· Relayed information and expectations to project team
· Booked and secured event dates and times
· Organized event planning techniques and strategies
Accolade: Received “Most Outstanding Intern” for work accomplished during program