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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Assisted with brainstorming and led execution of promotional strategy (web, social, email) forJust Action Racial Equity Collaborative and People's Budget Chicago. Supervised web designprocess and content creation for the Just Action website within a two-week period. Managed weekly newsletter The Exhale for CUE staff and fellows.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Supervised digital content channels and collaborated with staff to refine official communications and boost the Power of Place capital campaign profile. Coordinated press and media opportunities with Purpose Brand.

New York, New York, United States

Provided digital content and marketing support (web, social, email) for the new season of Fi2W's podcast, "A Better Life?" Worked with Pocket Casts curator to produce "Guest List" feature for executive producer Mia Warren. Produced weekly newsletter and social kits (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) for each episode.

Chicago, Il

Plan and execute organic and paid media strategy per platform (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)Design paid ads for social media, print, and TV spotsIncreased following: Twitter (11%), Facebook (14%), Instagram (100%)Script, film, and edit original video contentCreate social media supercuts of archival video contentScript video content for production partnersManage website and CMS (Wagtail)

Chicago, Il

Implement the Festival's new digital content strategyManage all organic social media platformsProduce marketing creative including graphic design, video, and audio editingIncrease engagement and reaching new audiences

Chicago, Il

Developed editorial outline of the Chicago Humanities Festival Podcast, showcasing the breadth of CHF's academic, cultural, and scientific programming. Pitch key presenters, write first-draft of script and work alongside editorial team to meet specifications. Create audio mixdown and distribute final podcast during seasonal timelines to market upcoming Festival theme.

Standardized the process for Fall Festival named lecture graduate student seminars. Organized seminars sponsored by The Newberry Library, The Karla Scherer Center, Terra Foundation for American Art and the Baskes Family. Hosted seminar presenters Annette Gordon-Reed, Benjamin Reiss, Mara Mills, Sean Wilentz and James Nisbet.Report to production and programming teams to manage execution timelines. Maintain all correspondence with Festival presenters, venue contacts and partners. Curate… Show more Standardized the process for Fall Festival named lecture graduate student seminars. Organized seminars sponsored by The Newberry Library, The Karla Scherer Center, Terra Foundation for American Art and the Baskes Family. Hosted seminar presenters Annette Gordon-Reed, Benjamin Reiss, Mara Mills, Sean Wilentz and James Nisbet.Report to production and programming teams to manage execution timelines. Maintain all correspondence with Festival presenters, venue contacts and partners. Curate playlists for Festival house music and manage assigned programming on the day-off. Show less

Chicago, Il

Served as interim Production Manager through April. Worked closely with productions and programming from event ideation to execution. Assist house manager, stage manager and box office on-site. Coordinate with all presenters and representatives. Determine technical needs and compatibility with venue spaces. Participate in weekly programming meetings and manage details in FileMaker Archive database.First Annual Spring Festival: Style

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Co-created website on our Black generational wealth investigation and co-hosted a Public Newsroom to discuss findings; published Q&A/Feature in The Chicago Defender; mentored and developed radio segment with youth reporter at Yollocalli Youth Arts Reach.

Chicago, Il

Produced radio story and digital treatment for WBEZ's Curious City over a 10-week period. Interviewed Chicago Public School students, teachers, and education policy professionals on policing and discipline in school. Led a workshop for City Bureau and Real Chi Youth on the history of people of color in the early American press. Provided editorial feedback for Real Chi Youth reporters.

Chicago, Il

Manage the execution of grant programs funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, The Teagle Foundation and The Henry Luce Foundation. Administer grant proposal evaluations, create summary reports and disseminate information to steering committees. Organize and host workshops, conferences and off-site seminars. Maintain communications with senior leadership, faculty, staff and students of all 14 small liberal arts colleges in the consortia. Adapt faculty curricular projects for… Show more Manage the execution of grant programs funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, The Teagle Foundation and The Henry Luce Foundation. Administer grant proposal evaluations, create summary reports and disseminate information to steering committees. Organize and host workshops, conferences and off-site seminars. Maintain communications with senior leadership, faculty, staff and students of all 14 small liberal arts colleges in the consortia. Adapt faculty curricular projects for ACM’s Professional Development Project Outcomes publication. Assist with website content and maintenance. Show less

Chicago, Il

Radical Colors is an independent media organization dedicated to conveying the layered experience of young people of color, and articulating their political condition through different modes of storytelling.

Chicago, Il

Process new merchandise shipments, organize and display new apparelAnalyze sales numbers weekly to adjust merchandise on sales floorExhibit strong knowledge of product and trend awarenessMultitask on personal projects, team initiatives, and customer service

A part of DePaul University's Residential Education and Student Affairs, serving predominantly incoming first-year students residing on campus.Serve as direct mediator, resource, and advisor for over 60 first-year residentsRespond to hall emergencies in two buildings with over 500 residentsInterview residents for "Humans of MUB" Facebook pageCollaborate with teams for ideation, filming, and editing of staff YouTube videosOrganize, schedule, and implement multiple… Show more A part of DePaul University's Residential Education and Student Affairs, serving predominantly incoming first-year students residing on campus.Serve as direct mediator, resource, and advisor for over 60 first-year residentsRespond to hall emergencies in two buildings with over 500 residentsInterview residents for "Humans of MUB" Facebook pageCollaborate with teams for ideation, filming, and editing of staff YouTube videosOrganize, schedule, and implement multiple projects within specific deadlines Show less

A part of DePaul University's First Year Program that introduces incoming students to the university and Chicago as a classroom.Serve as mentor and resource for 30 incoming first year studentsCreate and facilitate lesson plans, grade and give feedback on assignmentsCollaborate with teaching team for quarterly schedule and class outings

Raw and real journal entries, from your girlfriend on the other line. Like chicken soup for the twenty and thirty-something year old soul.Write one personal, diary-style entry monthlyCreate compilation blog posts with other writersPromote start-up blog through Twitter engagement

Omaha, Ne

Supervised fitting rooms and assisted customersHandled money and card transactions at checkoutOrganized and displayed new merchandise shipments weeklyContributed to and assisted with Instagram updates

Write one to two articles each week within four day deadlinesPitch story ideas with writing staff and managing editors weeklyCover each section of the weekly at least onceAs a part of the Spring Quarter class "Writing for The DePaulia"

Papillion, Ne

Covered Children's, Shoes, and Lingerie & Accessories sales floorSupervised new hires and helped solidify trainingSupervised multiple sales floor, first responder to register/checkout issuesHandled money and credit applications at checkoutSet up display fixtures and organized merchandise

For Harriet seeks to raise the level of discourse surrounding Black women.Pitched, drafted, and edited two stories each weekUpdated Facebook page twice a dayPromoted For Harriet submission and freelance opportunitiesDiscussed current issues in staff group chats later published on the blog

Bachelor'S Degree, Journalism, 3.4

Activities and Societies: Dean's List, 6 quarters/ DePaul Scholar, 4 years/ General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant, 4 years Second Major.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Co Editor in Chief, The West Wind Newspaper; Co Captain, Thunderettes Dance Team; Secretary, Bellevue West.