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Los Angeles, CA, US

Los Angeles, California, United States

📍 Google Brand Studio

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Creating and executing the first digital and social media strategic plan for the Concordia Fellowship program in collaboration with the EVP
• Regularly present digital media/social strategy research and workshops to the executive leadership team and filmmakers in the fellowship

Los Angeles, California, United States

New York, United States

Greater New York City Area

• Video producer for MTV’s PUSH series responsible for pitching and producing several videos each month highlighting A-list talent that meet views and engagements goals
• Create, distribute and strategize content to promote award shows, specials and tent-pole events for MTV, VH1 and CMT (ex. MTV Video Music Awards, European Music Awards, Miley Cyrus’s Backyard Special...)
• Manage digital strategy to promote award shows, specials and tent-pole events
• Lead video production and… Show more
• Lead video production and content distribution workflow during live tentpoles
• Manage a team of digital producers who maintain event specific websites and platforms both during lead-up and in real time during the event

Greater New York City Area

• Produced TRL’s daily digital Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Periscope live streams
• Responsible for creating content and updating MTV social and O&O platforms leading up to and in real time on location at various award shows
• Managed interdepartmental communications with various digital and broadcast teams surrounding all digital needs
• Brainstormed and pitched new content, franchises and verticals, specializing in innovative new media plays to compliment the linear… Show more
• Brainstormed and pitched new content, franchises and verticals, specializing in innovative new media plays to compliment the linear broadcast
• Selected to be office lead for MTV’s Culture Club Committee where we produce regular events to boost company morale & elevate company culture Show less

Greater New York City Area

New York, New York, United States

• Directed, produced and edited a short 360 documentary Activism In Full View which exhibited at several venues such as the MoMA, TED Educational Conference, Wonder Fair Exhibit @ Miami Art Basel, Future of Storytelling.
• Produced 14-day event series in Soho showcasing interactive art by Black artists in partnership with sponsors such as Black Public Media
• Selected to be a part of the very first panel on XR and New Media at The Apollo… Show more
• Selected to be a part of the very first panel on XR and New Media at The Apollo Theater
• Key collaborator on various initiatives and AR, VR and other new media projects to highlight underrepresented narratives Show less

Greater New York City Area

• Department: Digital and Print Activation Client: COTY / Brand: Covergirl
• Collaborated with the team to create and present innovative and engaging digital and print campaign recommendations to Covergirl and other COTY clients.
• Evaluated effectiveness of campaigns in order to inform future media and creative strategies
• Researched and analyzed data in order to advise client recommendations and develop compelling and innovative digital and print campaigns for clients
• … Show more Department: Digital and Print Activation Client: COTY / Brand: Covergirl
• Managed and trained assistant media planners, trainees and interns to support live campaigns

Greater New York City Area

- Entered Zenith as part of their Media Trainee program- Evaluated media partners using 3rd party tools to advise client recommendations- Responsible for maintaining seven figure media budgets and leading vendor billing- Day-to-day liaison between client, agency and publishers in print and digital spaces- Coordinated regular meetings with sales reps and.

Middletown, Connecticut

Works closely with the General Manager to support daily operations and keep the Board of Directors on task. Facilitates weekly board meetings and monthly all-staff meetings, supporting 170 staff members made up of both community members and students. Represents the station’s interests to the University as well as the outside world.

Wesleyan University

Initiated and led the first “Campus Movie Fest” at Wesleyan which had the largest ‘first-time’ attendance that the company has seen (over 500 students participated). Organized campus wide events to engage the student body in the film community. Plan and lead weekly meetings with board members in addition to meetings with the entire group.

Environmental Science Department

Assist professors with preparing for lectures and labs. Facilitate weekly symposiums open to Wesleyan and the greater community. Provide support for administration with daily office tasks.

Selected to conduct tours for perspective students and their families during their visits to the campus, sharing knowledge of the school and experiences on campus to help to determine if Wesleyan is the school for them.

Wesleyan University

Elected position by the entire WESU staff. Responsible for all media relations, press releases, and print publications (including the WESU program guide for each season), as well as overseeing the WESU website.

Middletown, CT

Underwent an intense five-week training program in to learn the many rules and regulations of the Wesleyan University radio station. Passed a written and practical exam in order to become a certified WESU DJ. The station broadcasts to potentially 800,000 listeners in the greater Middletown, CT areaCo-host of theMOVEMENT: Every other Saturday we'll bring.

Wesleyan University

Staff writer/editor of the most read student run blog on campus that averages 11,000 hits/day. Posts on many topics such as campus news, alumni success stories, and current events.

Greater New York City Area

Conducted research to aid marketing strategy for various online Spike properties. Traced effectiveness and managed social media programs. Participated in brainstorming sessions to support new shows as well as the launch of their new mobile application.

Learned sales techniques and sale persuasion styles to better engage a wide variety of customers. Built client relationships which resulted in repeat business. Responsible for meeting monthly sales goals, serving as a pacesetter in sales volume. Managed daily deposits and for the opening/closing of the register.

Worked as a full-time employee at this rapidly expanding start up focused on serving the media and mobile industries. Created presentations for sales meetings, conducted market research and analysis. Active participant in brainstorming sessions to define approaches to meet customer requirements for mobile and tablet engagements.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Activities and Societies: Activities: Marshall Business of Entertainment President, Black Graduate Business Leaders Board, 1st Place UCLA.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Film/Cinema/Video Studies & Environmental Studies

Activities and Societies: WESU Radio Station, WesWinds: 1st Saxophone, Wesleyan Women in Film, Sophomore Film Coalition, Terpsichore Dance.

Class: Pitching Television Shows To Network Executives

An amazing course taught by leading television agent, Jim Arnoff entitled "Pitch Your Television Show to Industry Experts" where we were.

High School, Pre-Engineering

Activities and Societies: Student Council President, National Honor Society President, Founder and President of Video Production Club.