PORTIA KING
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EDUCATION
Pace University; New York, NY
August 2011- May 2013
Bachelors of Arts in Marketing, concentration in Advertising and Promotions
University Of Oklahoma; Norman, Oklahoma
August
2008-May 2010
Bachelors of Arts in Advertising (minor in General Business transferred 46
credits)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Content Distribution & Marketing Intern
January 2013 - May 2013
VIACOM, New York, NY
. Research cable providers for industry trends and information for our
ongoing productions
. Pitch ideas for promotional events, sourcing clip and content for clients
with the Kid's Choice Awards
. Act as Event coordinator of special projects for the Kid's Choice
Awards, MTV's Movie Awards and various clients
Resident Advisor-Office of Housing and Residential Life
August 2012 - May 2013
Pace University; New York, NY
. Organize large scale events on a programming team for a building
community of 500+
. Monitor occupancy, health, safety and wellness reports
. Use educational and creative approach to address students about policies,
and help them appreciate the impact of their behavior
. Served as primary responder for emergency crisis situations in a hall of
500+ students
Marketing and Event Planner Intern
January 2012 - April 2012
Black Enterprise Magazine, New York, NY
. Tracked and coordinated 50 speaker's participation for the Entrepreneurs
Conference & Expo
. Worked with travel manager in booking travel arrangements for 50 speakers
to attend the Entrepreneurs Conference& Expo
. Assisted with development of creative marketing campaigns for Pepsi Golf
& Tennis Challenge Event
Marketing and Public Relations Intern
September 2011- December 2011
Turner PR, New York, NY
. Built media contact database and maintained media relations
. Analyzed consumer market research for K-Swiss, Palladium, Airwalk,
TOMS shoes, and Native shoes
. Tracked coverage by monitoring local and national media of our clients
ACTIVITIES
Student Development and Campus Activities
August 2012 - May 2013
Pace University, New York, NY
. Attend admission tabling events to discuss housing options
. Market and assist with Pace Preview and Admitted student events;
provided information about the housing department to incoming students
Texas Legends Dancer
August 2010 - 2011
NBA - D league, Frisco, TX
. Entertained thousands of fans, performed during time-outs and half times,
and appearances in the DFW community
Freshman Action Team
August 2008-May 2009
University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
. Developed skills on how to become a leader and role model in the
community; participated in workshop and on campus events
Big/Little Mentor Program
August 2008-May 2010
University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
. Provided and received advice, encouragement, information, and insight
from experienced peers
SKILLS
. Software: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)