OBJECTIVE
Hardworking and tenacious communication student seeking a position where I
will have the opportunity to utilize organizational and time-management
skills to contribute to the profitability and success of your company.
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University, Lee Honors College
Kalamazoo, MI
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Anticipated Graduation: December
2013 GPA: 3.95
CEA Global Education
Buenos Aires, AR
Study Abroad Spring Semester 2013
COMMUNICATION PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Academy Leader, Martin Luther King Jr. Academy, WMU
Kalamazoo, MI August 2011 - Present
. Assist first-year students in maintaining academic goals through
weekly meetings and relationship development
. Co-facilitate development of academic success plan with each student
. Serve as a liaison between students and advisors to student success
. Cultivate and maintain relationships with students to ensure
achievement of academic success
Court Intern, Frank Murphy Hall of Justice
Detroit, MI July - August 2011
. Coordinated with court staff to complete daily duties for docket and
defendant file preparation for arraignment
. Independently completed clerical duties by filing court dockets and
pulling old defendant files
. Assisted judge in completing case ruling research in the case of
illegal immigrants
. Constructed official court document on the judge's required court
attire for defendants
Coordinator, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Detroit, MI
May - August 2010
. Directed seven work crews within a highway region ensuring adherence
to safety regulations.
. Accurately collected and recorded payroll information for 15
employees.
. Assisted three to four supervisors with completion of necessary state
reports and forms.
. Co-led training for supervisors and crew members.
. Mentored approximately 35 students focusing on career development and
academic success
PUBLIC RELATIONS PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Intern, Black Entertainment Television (B.E.T)
Washington, D.C. June 2012 - Present
. Support the mobile division with distributing content account across
various mobile devices and networks
. Working with multiple content delivery networks to deliver television
content on a daily basis
. Review mobile media platforms for quality assurance
. Schedule mobile assets for multiple platforms for Verizon, Sprint, and
MetroPCS
Event Coordinator, Art By Design
Detroit, MI January 2000-Present
. Work with various clients to coordinate such events as proms,
weddings, company functions, and fundraisers
. Exhibit time management skills by coordinating event times, locations,
and proper arrival times for vendors/caterers
. Demonstrate ability to be a team player and work in fast-paced
environments
SKILLS
Software: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft PowerPoint,
Adobe Reader, Adobe InDesign, Windows Movie Maker Languages: Intermediate-
level Spanish Office: data entry, exceptional interpersonal communication
skills
HONORS/AWARDS
. WMU Homecoming Queen, Sep 2012
. Beverly Bond introductory speaker, Mar 2012
. Dr. Michael Eric Dyson introductory speaker, Jan 2012
. WMU Dean's List, Dec 2009-Present
. Golden Key International Honor Society, Dec 2010-Present
. COM 1000 Speaking Contest, 1st place winner, Dec 2009