About Me

EDUCATION
Norfolk State University
Bachelor of Science, May 2012
Major: Mass Communications, Broadcast
Magna Cum Laude
GPA: 3.5/4.0

COLLEGE COURSEWORK
Music Video
TV Production Intro to Media Writing
Broadcast Sales
Media Technologies
TV Directing
Radiocast News Writing/Reporting
Global Media Systems



EXPERIENCE
Tim Reid’s Legacy Media Institute, Norfolk, VA June ‘12- July ’12
Line Producer/ 2nd Assistant Director
• Collaborated with production team in pre-production planning
• Recruited all pro bono actors and extras via Craigslist postings
• Contacted all actors and extras via phone and email
• Coordinated contracts and permits for 2 main actors, 15 adult extras, 32 minors, and 2 locations
• Negotiated all terms of the location permits with the manager and director of the facility
• Conducted post production marketing and advertising via Facebook, Twitter, and word of mouth
• Performed the scoring of music by collaborating with the Music Department team

Virginia Beach Public Schools, Norfolk, VA Oct. ‘11- May ‘12
AVID Tutor
• Tutored approximately 30 students in middle and high schools on 6 various subjects
• Motivated students to consistently apply Cornell style note-taking
• Graded students' binders weekly for consistent organization, completed homework, and aspired goals

Bayer MaterialScience, Pittsburgh, PA June ‘11- Aug ‘11
Intern, Public Policy Communications
• Researched political candidates on federal, state, and local levels
• Created a database containing information on all 50 Governors, 100 Senators, and 435 House of Representatives, for the entire Public Policy Department to reference
• Created a database for all Bayer employees involved in a federal agency and/or non-profit organization and their roles played
• Researched approximately 15 various companies’ Corporate Governance and Public Policy committees for department reference

Bozeman Education Building, Norfolk, VA Jan. ‘10- May ‘12
Office Assistant
• Typed student rosters, memos, and other paperwork for faculty members
• Answered multiple phone lines
• Filed graduation applications and signed agreements alphabetically
• Provided customer service to incoming students in need of assistance

COMPUTER SKILLS
Knowledgeable on Mac and Windows XP, Vista, and 7 Operating System
Proficient in Microsoft Office 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2010; 45-55 wpm
Final Cut Pro 5, Adobe Premiere CS3 and CS5, Vegas Pro ‘11 Editing Software