Height: 5' 0"
Bust/Cup: 31/B
Waist: 26
Hips: 34
Shirt Size: Small
Shoe Size: 6.5
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Languages: English
About
EDUCATION
ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY, Chicago, IL, Master of Science Journalism Candidate, Journalism concentration Reporting and Broadcast, expected December 2014
• Winner of the John R. McClelland Reporting Award for Journalism Excellence (2012)
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, East Lansing, MI, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Media Communication and Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, minor Dance/Theater, 2011
• Mass Media Study Abroad in United Kingdom and Paris
JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE
NBC 5/WMAQ-TV Chicago – Health Unit Intern February 2014-present
• Research health and medical stories to pitch to reporter and content producer
• Setup interviews, fact check and post relevant information on social media pages
• Assist reporter and producer with writing, logging and finding video for packages
RU Fire TV– Assignment Editor and Reporter April 2013-present
• Pitch story ideas; shoot, write and edit news packages on deadline
• Live interviewing, stand up and B-roll capture
Lynn Norment Media – Administrative Assistant June 2013-January 2013
• Newsletter, column and human interest writing
• Daily online research and collected valuable information for clients
• Helped launch a anti-bullying campaign throughout Chicago Public Schools
WVON “The Talk of Chicago” 1690 AM - Production Associate May 2012- October 2013
• Assisted executive producer with the radio program “African Diaspora Today”
• Responsible for updating, posting stories and breaking news on social media including Facebook and Twitter
• Booked guests, wrote scripts, updated blog, recorded and edited community voiceovers
Chicago Talks - Multimedia Reporter January 2013
• Transcribed audio clips, interviewing, photo capturing, shooting and editing community stories
• Edited video and photos in Final Cut Pro 10
WRBC On-Air Personality January 2012-April 2012
• Co-host and producer of an Internet radio show daily news brief, Wake Up Roosevelt!
• Increased station’s visibility and web traffic with daily campus news updates and blog posts using social media
• Covered live broadcast at campus activities, events and meetings
• Produced, recorded and edited news stories; and interview segments weekly
Encore Nationwide Inc. - Brand Ambassador
Band of Buds Tour, Mount Clemens, MI October 2011
• Productively assisted the Tour Management staff with handling of crew participants and the waiver process
• Successfully organized and prepared game event activation during the live competition
A Verizon Experience “How Sweet the Sound” Tour, Detroit, MI September 2011
• Provided show programs while directing attendees to the main concourse activations
• Managed attendee traffic while distributing posters, flyers, and post show feedback
Team Supervisory Lead, Chicago, IL June/July 2011
• Effectively communicated Budweiser’s commitment to the “Folds of Honor” donation program to consumers
• Used IPAD 2 for video capturing and distribution of premiums while driving consumers to Budweiser Facebook and twitter pages
Luckystudent.com Michigan State University Campus Guerilla Marketing Promotion May 2011
• Managed and created website awareness among student life and campus organizations
• Picture taking, continuous interaction, and passed out promotional merchandise
Lansing State Capitol Michigan Learning Adventure 2 Promotional Event April 2011
• Interacted with approximately 500 children with in/out of costume dress up
• Spokesperson for informing parents and children about the event initiative’s
Attack! Marketing - Target Chicago National Education Association Convention June/July 2011
Brand Ambassador
• Efficiently communicated awareness of Target’s “Up and Up” product line to educational leaders
• Professionally interacted and assisted a mass amount of teachers
SKILLS: Proficient using Final Cut Pro, Dalet, Audacity, Garage Band, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, WordPress, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook
AFFILIATIONS/INVOVLEMENT:
• Student Member, National Association of Black Journalists - Chicago
• Member, Event Planning Committee, Epsilon Epsilon Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
• Member, Spartan Fundraising Committee, Michigan State University Alumni - Chicago
• Volunteer, American Diabetes Association
Fun Facts: I have 18 years of classical dance training, I cook healthy food and snacks, I have a tea and Nutella obsession, and I can bust out in random songs at a drop of a hat…give me a key word and it sets me off!! I'm a energetic, bubbly, vivacious, genuine, people person…that sums it up!
ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY, Chicago, IL, Master of Science Journalism Candidate, Journalism concentration Reporting and Broadcast, expected December 2014
• Winner of the John R. McClelland Reporting Award for Journalism Excellence (2012)
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, East Lansing, MI, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Media Communication and Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, minor Dance/Theater, 2011
• Mass Media Study Abroad in United Kingdom and Paris
JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE
NBC 5/WMAQ-TV Chicago – Health Unit Intern February 2014-present
• Research health and medical stories to pitch to reporter and content producer
• Setup interviews, fact check and post relevant information on social media pages
• Assist reporter and producer with writing, logging and finding video for packages
RU Fire TV– Assignment Editor and Reporter April 2013-present
• Pitch story ideas; shoot, write and edit news packages on deadline
• Live interviewing, stand up and B-roll capture
Lynn Norment Media – Administrative Assistant June 2013-January 2013
• Newsletter, column and human interest writing
• Daily online research and collected valuable information for clients
• Helped launch a anti-bullying campaign throughout Chicago Public Schools
WVON “The Talk of Chicago” 1690 AM - Production Associate May 2012- October 2013
• Assisted executive producer with the radio program “African Diaspora Today”
• Responsible for updating, posting stories and breaking news on social media including Facebook and Twitter
• Booked guests, wrote scripts, updated blog, recorded and edited community voiceovers
Chicago Talks - Multimedia Reporter January 2013
• Transcribed audio clips, interviewing, photo capturing, shooting and editing community stories
• Edited video and photos in Final Cut Pro 10
WRBC On-Air Personality January 2012-April 2012
• Co-host and producer of an Internet radio show daily news brief, Wake Up Roosevelt!
• Increased station’s visibility and web traffic with daily campus news updates and blog posts using social media
• Covered live broadcast at campus activities, events and meetings
• Produced, recorded and edited news stories; and interview segments weekly
Encore Nationwide Inc. - Brand Ambassador
Band of Buds Tour, Mount Clemens, MI October 2011
• Productively assisted the Tour Management staff with handling of crew participants and the waiver process
• Successfully organized and prepared game event activation during the live competition
A Verizon Experience “How Sweet the Sound” Tour, Detroit, MI September 2011
• Provided show programs while directing attendees to the main concourse activations
• Managed attendee traffic while distributing posters, flyers, and post show feedback
Team Supervisory Lead, Chicago, IL June/July 2011
• Effectively communicated Budweiser’s commitment to the “Folds of Honor” donation program to consumers
• Used IPAD 2 for video capturing and distribution of premiums while driving consumers to Budweiser Facebook and twitter pages
Luckystudent.com Michigan State University Campus Guerilla Marketing Promotion May 2011
• Managed and created website awareness among student life and campus organizations
• Picture taking, continuous interaction, and passed out promotional merchandise
Lansing State Capitol Michigan Learning Adventure 2 Promotional Event April 2011
• Interacted with approximately 500 children with in/out of costume dress up
• Spokesperson for informing parents and children about the event initiative’s
Attack! Marketing - Target Chicago National Education Association Convention June/July 2011
Brand Ambassador
• Efficiently communicated awareness of Target’s “Up and Up” product line to educational leaders
• Professionally interacted and assisted a mass amount of teachers
SKILLS: Proficient using Final Cut Pro, Dalet, Audacity, Garage Band, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, WordPress, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook
AFFILIATIONS/INVOVLEMENT:
• Student Member, National Association of Black Journalists - Chicago
• Member, Event Planning Committee, Epsilon Epsilon Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
• Member, Spartan Fundraising Committee, Michigan State University Alumni - Chicago
• Volunteer, American Diabetes Association
Fun Facts: I have 18 years of classical dance training, I cook healthy food and snacks, I have a tea and Nutella obsession, and I can bust out in random songs at a drop of a hat…give me a key word and it sets me off!! I'm a energetic, bubbly, vivacious, genuine, people person…that sums it up!
Trade Shows Worked
Attack! Marketing - Target Chicago National Education Association Convention
Brand Ambassador
• Efficiently communicated awareness of Target’s “Up and Up” product line to educational leaders
• Professionally interacted and assisted a mass amount of teachers
Brand Ambassador
• Efficiently communicated awareness of Target’s “Up and Up” product line to educational leaders
• Professionally interacted and assisted a mass amount of teachers
Companies/Brands Represented
New Amsterdam Gin
Target "Up and Up" line
Lucky Student
Shoutomatic
Verizon
Budweiser
Target "Up and Up" line
Lucky Student
Shoutomatic
Verizon
Budweiser
