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Chapel Hill, Nc, Us

Chapel Hill, Nc, Us

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Oversaw a team of 300 newspaper staffers through bi-weekly meetings with DEI members, focusing on fostering inclusive coverage, conducted internal audits to monitor workplace culture, ensuring a harassment-free environment and promoting understanding and representation of marginalized communities in the journalism field

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Collaborated closely with reporters and editors to plan and execute photo assignments, ensuring alignment with editorial vision. Utilized various photographic equipment, including DSLRs, lenses, lighting, and editing software to deliver polished and professional images for publication

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Developed and shared innovative ideas for program meetings, while gaining valuable insights into various journalism fields, internships, and maintaining motivation. Contributed to a collaborative community of passionate journalism students. Amplified voices of marginalized groups in journalism to foster diversity and inclusion.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Managed and created content for the department's social media account with 3,100 followers, encouraging audiences to learn about international relations, covered various Diplomatic Discussions through event photography and social media takeovers, organized and evaluated over 500 photo submissions for the Global Photo Competition in PollUnit and SmugMug

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Promote Adobe through content creation and advertising through personal social media channels, driving students’ awareness and interest, leading to increased activations of free Adobe Creative Cloud at UNC-Chapel Hill and growing brand awareness.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Managed camera equipment circulation desk duties efficiently, including checking in/out materials, managing overdue items, and ensuring an organized catalog. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in addressing customer concerns and resolving issues promptly and effectively, resulting in a high level of patron satisfaction.

Hickory, North Carolina, United States

Completed 5+ hours of community service during the 2021 and 2022 award ceremonies as a portrait photographer. Collaborated and communicated with student volunteers to create an organized and enjoyable event. Photographed and edited 50 portraits and 200 candids to share with staff members.

Conover, North Carolina, United States

Completed 73+ hours of community service as a Catawba County Schools intern for Conover Branch Library. Quickly learned Dewey Decimal Classification and Library of Congress Classification to establish an organized and efficient library catalog. Eagerly assisted customers with questions, developed programs for Summer Learning, and crafted decorations to create a vibrant environment for the community.

Bachelor'S Degree, Media And Journalism

B.A. In Media And Journalism, Minor In Public Policy

Activities and Societies: Dean's List Fall 2023 | Assured enrollment in the Hussman School of Journalism and Media | $20K Carolina Spring.

Carolina Spring Forward Study Abroad Program

Activities and Societies: Korea University Buddy Assistant (KUBA) Program | 3rd Summit for Democracy Student Attendee

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Dual Enrollment With Challenger Early College High School

Activities and Societies: President's List 2020-2023 | Excellence in American Sign Language | K-64 Leadership Program Scholar

High School Diploma, Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Activities and Societies: Summa Cum Laude | NC Governor's School East English Scholar | John Philip Sousa Award | LEDA Finalist |.