Education And Qualifications
B.A. Public Relations (May 2014)
University of Southern California- Los Angeles, CA
Experience
Program Assistant Intern (June 2013- August 2014)
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS (NABJ)
-Negotiated donation packages with equipment sponsors (JVC, HP, Apple, etc.) for student newsroom setups at 2 NABJ national conferences
-Coordinated travel and special event set up for 40 college students, 20 high school students, and 50 mentors in the student multimedia programs
-Oversaw fluidity of all aspects of student multimedia programs by acting as an on-site coordinator
– Assisted with VIP and corporate sponsor relations
Undergraduate Researcher and Social Media Analyst (January 2014- May 2014)
USC ANNENBERG CENTER ON COMMUNICATION LEADERSHIP & POLICY (CCLP)
-Conducted on-line and print research on various issues including women’s suffrage and human trafficking at the research director’s request
– Created and edited content for the CCLP blog as well as press materials for events held at the USC campus and the Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands
– Increased attendance of CCLP events by 35% via media promotion strategies targeted towards extracurricular student groups
Staff Reporter (April 2013- May 2014)
NEON TOMMY- Los Angeles, CA
-Booked and produced interviews with artists for on camera profiles (The 1975, The So So Glos)
-Shot and edited video for live and remote concert coverage
-Created editorial content for upcoming artists shows, album releases, and events
Motion Picture Talent and Concerts Intern (January 2013- May 2013)
INTERNATIONAL CREATIVE MANAGEMENT (ICM PARTNERS) – Los Angeles, CA
– Created daily press media reports on 2 Oscar-nominated clients and prepared Oscar promotional materials for client stakeholders
– Provided daily assistance with script coverage, video screenings, and client relations in the motion picture talent and concerts divisions
Reporter/ Multimedia Journalist/ Assignment Desk/ Tape Logger (January 2011- December 2013)
ANNENBERG TELEVISION NEWS (ATVN)- Los Angeles, CA
– Self-shot b-roll, stand-ups, interviews, and live footage during the coverage of stories in the Los Angeles Area.
– Used Avid and Final Cut Pro to edit packages
– Wrote scripts for pieces as well as online content to be published with the video element.
– Conducted research to build a network of credible sources and reliable experts
Publicity Intern (August 2012- January 2013)
THE HALLMARK CHANNEL (CROWN MEDIA NETWORKS)- Los Angeles, CA
– Conducted daily phone pitches to the top 20 media markets (NY Times, Washington Post, LA Times, etc.) to promote weekly movie premieres
– Created and prepared press materials for weekly movie releases (press releases, cast bios, production bios, lead sheets, credit sheets, etc.)
– Assisted in talent and guest relations during movie premiere events
Student Financial Consultant (January 2011- May 2012)
RUFFALO CODY- Los Angeles, CA
– Contacted USC alumni in efforts to gain financial support for academic programs and scholarships
– Facilitated reconnection of alumni to USC by engaging in strategic conversational techniques to promote events on campus and local chapter programs
– Trained new employees on Ruffalo Cody equipment and effective calling strategies
– Top caller in new donors for the fall 2011 funding segment increasing first time donors by 20%
Production/ Casting Intern (June 2011- September 2011)
AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL- Los Angeles, CA
– Facilitated preparations for special event episodes including Tyra Banks’ LA Live All Star opening episode and the Kardashian Kollection Debut
– Negotiated round 1 model selections for the upcoming cycle at the casting director’s request
– Collaborated with producers to create an executive pitch for a lip product to be used in the UK vs USA cycle title sequence. The pitch was successful and the product was used
