Solomon Collins Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Invented, produced the ‘Intern Show’ podcast showing student-staff work. Created 150 original pieces of social media creative for the ‘Intern Show’ podcast.

Greater Chicago Area

Produced, edited and promoted episodes of podcast program 'All-In Podcast'. Created video content to promote internal events to community stakeholders and partners. Produced audiovisual content for both the 'All-In' and 'DASH' webcast series. Interviewed community members, staff, and project grantees for articles. Managed public communication vehicles including newsletters, social media and Wordpress websites. Developed design layout for internal 3-year strategic plan. Created publication documenting best practices of partners, grantees during COVID-19. Developed communication toolkits for stakeholders and community outreach efforts.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Greater Chicago Area

Invented ‘Voice', the Foundation's first multimedia podcast. Coordinated daily community engagement with online target audiences. Produced and edited video content across social media platforms to drive engagement. Distributed cross-promotional digital content to highlight work of grantee partners. Created shareable graphic assets for key internal campaigns and partner events. Crafted original advertisement designs for Foundation clientele. Developed editorial calendar based on program areas and target audience demographics. Interviewed internal staff, community members and event leaders during sponsored events.

Greater Chicago Area

Produced social media content (graphics, and videos) for clientele. Wrote copy for clientele websites, designs and other communications materials. Updated and managed client websites using Wordpress. Managed key annual fundraising campaigns and events. Conducted interpersonal outreach with consumers at public events.

Chicago, Illinois

Developed, pitched media-related outreach materials (see Chicago Tribune exp. below). Produced video content for: board members, key stakeholders, and Congressional lobbying. Analyzed, reported on media hits and social media engagement in 8 major markets.

Greater Chicago Area

Provided creative and event facilitation services to the Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs office. Produced, wrote, filmed and edited student orientation videos. Conducted interpersonal, unscripted interviews with student leaders. Designed copy for department brochures, website content, newsletters and event fliers.

Toledo, Ohio Area

Covered local events and developed news stories as field reporter for 30-40 hours per week. Wrote, edited, and shot photography for news and local event assignments for local weekly newspaper. Researched, wrote and edited over 10 news stories published in the weekly paper and online. Shot and edited over 50 photographs.

Greater Chicago Area

Lead new students in successfully navigating and transitioning into the academic, extracurricular, social, and cultural dimensions of campus life at Loyola. Serve in a variety of roles, including peer mentor, peer advisor, program/event planner, team member, and role model.

Greater Chicago Area

Developed and led residential, social and community programming and provided guidance and support for Bridge to Loyola Students as they were transitioning from high school to college.

Greater Chicago Area

Led various tasks for the office of admission to help prospective students with their college decision making process. Duties include meeting with prospective students and sharing my experience at LUC, participating in admissions events, preparing mailings and conducting campus tours.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Journalism, Economics And Global & International Studies

Activities and Societies: Society of Professional Journalist, National Association of Black Journalists, STARS Mentor, PEER Mentor.

Hs Diploma, College Prep

Activities and Societies: Global Scholar Program, Varsity Golf, Track and Basketball, Community Service - Swan Creek Senior Care Facility.