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Fort Campbell North, Kentucky, United States

Served as lead content creator, diligently worked with local communities to strengthen community relations. Enhanced company’s image through photo and video products.• Produced a wide variety of printed products, including news releases, newsletters, speeches and internal publications.• Worked with local media to inform public of company’s purpose and intent.• Assisted in event planning and coordinated video or photographic coverage.

Fort Campbell North, Kentucky, United States

The Army Public Affairs Mass Communication Specialist participates in and assists with the supervision and administration of Army public affairs programs primarily through news releases, newspaper articles, web-based material and photographs for use in military and civilian news media.Job Duties:- Researched, pitched, prepared and disseminated news releases, articles, web-based material and photographs on Army personnel and activities- Gathered information for military news programs and publications within unit and around the Army- Developed ideas for weekly news articles, visual products and daily social media content- Arranged and conducted interviews- Wrote news releases, feature articles and editorials- Conducted media training- Coordinated/conducted VIP installation visits with key leaders, stakeholders and civilian media

Los Angeles, California, United States

Talent Management:- Created and implemented national and regional publicity campaigns on all medium platforms for clients including: personalities Blac Chyna and Rah Ali, BJ the Chicago Kid (Motown Records); Undrafted (NFL Network) and NY Rapper Troy Ave- Cultivated relatable, culture-driven storylines for all clients with multi-platform storytelling including organizing client press trips - booking all travel, coordinating daily itineraries, photo shoots, weekly press recaps, client activations (including video premieres, album release parties, listening sessions, etc.)- Oversaw strategic partnerships, revenue streams and brand initiatives to increase overall client value in relevant markets- Identified opportunities and created strategy for creators/talent to develop multiple revenue streamsPublicity and Marketing- Developed digital marketing and publicity strategy for entertainment and brand clients including: Finding Dory (Disney); Neighbors 2 and Ride Along 2 (Universal); The Carmichael Show (NBC), Adidas; and American Cancer Society- Built and maintained strategic partnerships with agencies such as Allied Integrated Marketing to facilitate influencer research, campaign development and creative content execution- Managed a team of four PR/marketing coordinators, assistants and interns- Produced 'Sentiment and Consumer Insights Reports' to inform campaign strategy including recommendations for current and emerging digital platforms by audience segment- Produced and managed influencer branded content from outreach to event integration, amplification and digital reporting including metrics

Greater Atlanta Area

Essential Duties• Efficiently route phone calls to team members• Data entry and database management• Distribute deliveries (mail, packages, etc)• Proactively manage inventory and order appropriate supplies prior to being needed• Schedule meetings/ training sessions and any food orders associated• Facilitate new hire onboarding process• Distribute building keys• Scanning of documents• Own the primary contact role with building maintenance team(s)• Coordinate deposits and client payments, & distribute expense checks• Assist as needed in mailing invoices, packages, etc• Help with monthly team meetings prep and weekly lunch ordersAssignments• Cardlytics• Carter's Inc.• CBIZ• Consulate of Ireland• Extremity Healthcare• Georgia EMC• Granite Properties• LeapFrog Services• Multi Housing Advisors• Response Mine Interactive

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

The Communications Associate (CA) supports the work of BMe Directors, Managers and the CEO. This includes everything from administrative support to supporting or leading projects. The CA also leads BMe strategies to promote Black men as assets, and to attract people of all race and sex to join the BMe Community. The CA works with communications firms, media, and content providers in multiple cities. Key Responsibilities • Drive member recruitment process;• Use and invent provocative, engaging and positive ways to assert Black men as assets;• Handle administrative prep and follow-through on meetings and communications• Lead contractors and grantees called “BMe Leaders” to execute strategies and tactics;• Gather data that disrupts popular negative assumptions and embed it in public discourse;• Create a network of media outlets and influencers who reinforce our messages.• Accept assignments from directors or CEO relating to management, partnership, fundraising, communications or other mission-critical work of BMe as needed.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

- Created and implemented national publicity campaigns using all media verticals for clients: Supermodels Jessica White and Eva Pigford; Travis Porter (RCA); LaTocha Scott (R&B Divas; Xscape), Sammie (Child Star), etc.- Cultivated relatable culture-driven storylines for all clients with multiplatform storytelling including: organizing client press trips - booking all travel, coordinating daily itineraries, photo shoots, weekly press recaps, client activations including: video premieres, album release parties, listening sessions, content creation, etc.- Created all press kit assets (bios, roll out storyline, photos sheets, clip selection)- wrote/edited all press releases, media alerts, press plans, pitch letters and talking points for clients and outlets alike

Alpharetta, Ga

Core Responsibilities• Made outbound calls to existing customers to sell products such as High Speed Internet, CDV, or Video service• Displayed a strong focus on goal achievement and results.• Generated prospective customers through cold calling and closed sales generated by cold calling by displaying excellent verbal and written skills.• Qualified and followed up with sales leads.• Kept up-to-date with industry knowledge, as well as the competitive posture of the Company.• Maintained a thorough knowledge of Company products/services.• Informed customers of new services available.• Contacted customers to check quality of services, to discuss past due bills, or to verify installation dates.• Demonstrated strong influencing skills with customers, influencing them to purchase products and services.• Managed customer interactions by resolving issues and managing communication.• Maintained regular, consistent and punctual attendance.

Intermediate Public Affairs Skills Course

Basic Leadership Course, 4.0 - Distinguished Honor Graduate

Basic Public Affairs Skills Course, 4.23 - Honor Graduate

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Administration (Marketing)

Activities and Societies: Junior Class Council - Communications Co-chair; The Florida A&M University Marching "100" Band - Tenor.

4.96 - Class Of 2006 Valedictorian

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Marching Band, Step Team