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SUMMARY
Multimedia journalist creating a mature agenda for a career in broadcasting, newswriting and information giving.
Honors: Dean’s List 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 | News Packages | Published storyteller | Bilingual (Spanish) | ENPS, Final Cut Pro,
Adobe Premier, multimedia journalism, script writing
EDUCATION
Howard University, School of Communications, Washington, D.C. May 2019
Pursuing: B.A. in Media, Journalism and Film Communications, Minor in Spanish GPA: 3.5
Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain (GPA: 3.7 | Spanish) Jan. 2017- April 2017
MULTIMEDIA EXPERIENCE
Howard University’s NewsVision, Producer Nov. 2018
Served as the producer for the 15-minute 2018 Midterm Election newscast and final 30 minute newscast
Created the rundown, introduction and goodbye, order and story ideas
WUSA9, News Intern, Washington, D.C. Sept. 2018- Dec. 2018
Aided anchor Bruce Johnson with ‘Off Script’ research, topics, writing scripts and talent.
Secured, pitched and researched stories for 7:00 pm news
NBC4 and Telemundo44, Community Affairs Intern, Washington, D.C. May 2018 – Sept. 2018
Assisted with production for ‘News 4 Your Sunday’
Executed, planned and organized community events including “Backpacks4Kids”.
The Crisis Magazine, Reporter, Washington, D.C. March 2018
Conducted interviews with members of the NAACP for this corporate publication
Documented events for historical purposes, including March for Our Lives. Posts on social media platforms lead to viral
sharing and exposure.
WUSA9, Howard University Correspondent, Washington, D.C. Jan. 2018
Provided insight on controversial and newsworthy topics on Howard University
Added the Millennial’s perspective to live news panels for MLK Day, Women’s Day, and Howard’s campus crises
Conversations Live with Iyanla Vanzant, Production Assistant, Las Vegas, Nevada July 2017
Assisted ~3,000 women to an enjoyable production by accommodating guests’ needs
Liaison between the producers, assistants, and talent to provide successful production transitions
SOCIAL MEDIA | MARKETING
Impact Strategies, Social Media Intern, Washington, DC Oct. 2017 – June 2018
Researched weekly broadcasts that affect minority demographics to inform 500K Instagram followers
Drove user engagement by creating dialogue on inequalities to be divested from CNN Commentator Angela Rye
Get Around, Growth Specialist Nov. 2016 – Present
Spearheaded campaign projects to promote new technology and create a demographic of D.C. customers
Analyzed weekly prospect numbers, charts, and data to plan events to maximize participation
SERVICE
Productions Assistant, Congressional Black Caucus 2017 National Convention Weekend
Creative Minds International Public School
AFFILIATIONS
Howard University Association of Black Journalists (HUABJ) | Howard University Ladies of the Quad: Collaborated in the
development of 13 programs and mentored 50 students to foster a smooth transition for freshmen | HUSA, Student Advocate:
Created solutions for harassment on campus, designed a grievance day for students and faculty, fixed security lights
REFERENCES AND PORTFOLIO FURNISHED UPON REQUEST
