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Toledo, Ohio Metropolitan Area

Ideating topics for a weekly segment, “Trending Today,” for 13abc Action News premiere morning show, The 9.Producing scripts for the weekly segment “Trending Today “ on 13abc Action News premiere morning show, The 9.Shooting and Editing weekly packages for the weekly segment “Trending Today”.

Toledo, Ohio Metropolitan Area

Writing copy for the 13abc Action News website, social media, and app. Managing 13abc Action News social media schedule and ensuring posts are made every half-hour on the hour.Creating push notifications via SMS messaging that send breaking news alerts directly to our subscribers, ensuring their first to the headline.Editing reporters’ and anchors’ web copy for the 13abc Action News website, social media, and app.Creating short clips from newscasts to post on the 13abc Action News website, social media, and app for subscriber engagement.

Reported on the daily news and enterprise journalism of the greater Toledo area. As a features writer, my sole purpose was to uplift the arts and cultural communities I covered by ensuring that local residents stay informed and well-versed with their city's strides and needs. Pursued and developed stories independently and for assignments covering various topics from events to human-interest stories. Performed research and checked all facts to maintain a high standard of journalistic integrity. Pursued national and local ledes for entertainment stories, and last but not least, wrote music reviews for publication.

Toledo, Ohio Area

Pursued and developed stories independently and for assignments covering various topics, including weekly school board meetings, state legislation news reports, and human-interest stories.Performed research and checked all facts to maintain a high standard of journalistic integrity.Cultivated long-term and resourceful relationships with individuals in public relations through exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Provided on-air commentaries for local television stations during the 6 p.m. newscast.

Toledo, Ohio

Wrote stories that matter to the local community by providing opportunities for each to express their voice. Wrote articles that articulated the joys, pains, needs, and desires of Lucas County and neighboring suburbs residents. Scheduled and interviewed local residents. Contributed to visuals by assisting in photography and videography

300 East Poe Road Bowling Green, Oh 43402

Crafted well-written news stories based on facts and edited news reports.Interviewed sources from all walks of life and reported breaking news stories transcending cultural and economic barriers.Provided daily news reports on various city, educational, and township boards and committees.

Bowling Green, Oh

Reviewed the submissions of graduate students who hope to have their creative work published. Assisted in the process of selecting what will or will not be published in the upcoming issues of the journal.

Brooklyn, New York

Ideated creative short and long-form content for subscribers on self-care, emotional and mental wellness, and spirituality.Wrote and published original content bi-weekly for The GIRLMOB website and social media platforms.

Bowling Green, Ohio

Create content to contribute to the online community on a weekly basis.

Toledo, Ohio Area

Planned events by reserving rooms, confirmed technology and ensured floor plan layouts are accurate.Mentored young women in third through fifth grade through listening, building self-esteem, and encouraging self-care. Communicated with board members and mentors to provide updates, find joint meeting times, and coordinate mentor interviews.Created schedules for a wide variety of organization events, including philanthropic endeavors, interview time slots, campus activities, and recruitment events for new members.Recorded all meeting minutes, and essential document decisions, and uploaded them onto the website as needed. Sent out email blasts through orgsync to share information with members.

Detroit, Michigan

Wrote creative content focusing on spirituality.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Creative Writing And Entreprenuership

Bachelor’S Degree, Creative Writing, Senior

Activities and Societies: Pretty Brown Girl Collegiate Ambassador Club, Creative Minds Movement, Prairie Margins, University Activities.