Deonica Thomas Email & Phone Number

Below are samples of my work. Enjoy!

Spartanburg, South Carolina

• Format morning newscast by gathering, evaluating and writing appropriate news material from multiple sources under a tight deadline• Coordinate the efforts of fellow producers, editors and on-air talent into show• Execute newscast in the control room with directors while keeping track of show timing and commercial breaks

Columbia, South Carolina Area

• Wrote, stacked and timed 5 AM and 7 AM weekly newscast• Scheduled live in-studio interviews with guests ranging from local leaders to celebrities Created 'Community Roundtable' segment - a panel of local “experts” break down a national topic. Ex. Sexual Harassment in the workplace, Standing up to Bullying. Also wrote, produced and directed 'Community Roundtable introductions.

Columbia, Sc

• Edit newscast videos (VOs, VOSOTs, and PKGs) using AVID and EDIUS program under tight deadline • Assist producers during the morning newscast choose viewer worthy video

Columbia, South Carolina Area

• Conduct photo shoots for family, children and newborns• Use professional studio photography equipment

University Of South Carolina

 Provide assistance to library patrons in regards to circulation and other library resources

University Of South Carolina

 Part of a 30 member class that produces a live, daily 30-minute newscast.  Rotate between multiple roles including reporter, anchor, director, photographer and weather specialist  Shot, wrote script and edited packages by 3:30 p.m. deadline  Research, write to, and edit videos for VO’s and VO/SOT’s from sources like CNN Newsource  Member of USC political special newscast that focused on the South Carolina primary and how the 2016 presidential candidates were moving forward in the political race

 Produce weekly news show that informs college students about what they can do on and off campus during the weekends  Write scripts, shoot and edit videos by weekly deadline and publish on website  Attract viewers by sending links to videos on social media and collaborating with team to brainstorm new ideas

 Assist professor with class preparations  Send emails, answer phone, and various office duties assigned my staff  Record attendance, grade exams and quizzes

Univesity Of South Carolina

 Operate front desk computer and update new information upon arrival  Provide great customer service to all guest and assist with their needs  Work with all visiting conferences and assist as needed with general conference preparation

University Of South Carolina

 Served as a resource and liaison to the central campus hall governments and assisted them in how to utilize their funds to build community in their residence halls Attended weekly executive staff meetings and meetings of central campus residence halls

University Of South Carolina

 Welcomed the freshmen class of 2014 (over 4,000 students) to the University of South Carolina and assisted with implementing a successful orientation program schedule Chosen to introduce author Dave Eggers to the freshmen class at First Year Reading Experience Presentation

Bachelor'S Degree, Broadcast Journalism

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