Monisa S. Mason
Bedford, Ohio 44146
************@*****.***
TECHNICAL ABILITIES
Software {PC/Mac OS}
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Proficient in:
Online researching;
Internet navigation; project management; 55 wpm
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Ebony World Productions
Director of Public Relations
Toledo, Ohio
January 2006-August 2006
Ohio Hip Hop Awards Conference
Communications Intern & panel moderator
Cleveland, Ohio
February 2010 - September 2010
DreamGirl Conference
Volunteer Coordinator
Cleveland, Ohio
January 2010- May 2010
Polished Cleveland Magazine
Contributing Writer
Cleveland, OH
January 2009 - May 2009
Talk of Cleveland Magazine
Assistant Editor/ On-site
Coordinator
Cleveland, OH
May 2007- December 2007
University of Toledo
Contributing Writer
Toledo, OH
June 2005 - August 2005
Music Couture
Music artist development/management & consulting
Cleveland, OH
February 2008-Present
Full Sail University, Winter Park, Fl, Sept. 2010
Masters of Science in Entertainment Business
GPA 3.46
University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, Dec. 2006
Bachelor of Arts in Communication- Journalism Concentration
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Journalist ? Writer ? Tutor/Mentor/Peer Counselor ? Project
Administrator
Extremely passionate about health and well-being of all human beings;
willing to work individually or as a team member; cooperative attitude
which allows for a comfortable and professional work environment; creative
problem- solver who can work under time limit and strive to complete
projects; Proficient in MS Office, multi-task capabilities, has excellent
customer skills and has professional phone etiquette; creative,
resourceful and flexible, able to adapt to changing priorities and always
maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic. I aim to always be a
clear and logical communicator; able to establish rapport with both
clients and colleagues; and motivate individuals to achieve the
organizational objectives.
Interest and Organizations:
Avid Writer, Poetry, Traveling, Basheer Jones Foundation, Zeta Phi Beta
Sorority, Inc.
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CURRENT/RELATED EXPERIENCE
Dollhouse
Co-Founder/Media Relations Manager:
. Responsible for company's marketing and promotions for events
. Represent the organization in various meetings with other businesses
in an effort to collaborate on current/future projects.
. Maintains professional relationships with other professionals in the
Cleveland are market; Confirm venues for Dollhouse events.
Cleveland, OH, December 2009 - Present
The Basheer Jones Foundation
The cleveland mentoring committee founder & project manager
. Assisted with all public relations, in an effort to promote the
mission, brand and services of committee, reaching the youth
demographic in the Cleveland area
. Researched volunteer opportunities in the community for committee
outreach
. Organized and led meetings with team members as well as other
community organizations and leaders
. Recruited organization's team members & volunteers
Cleveland, OH, November 2009 - Present
Washington DC College Success Summer Program
Peer Counselor:
. Attends regularly and participate actively DC College Success
Foundation workshops and functions: coordinates volunteers and
supervises the student's activities.
. Communicate daily announcements and accolades to students; relay
updates and information from Assistant Program Manager.
. Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching
methods such as lectures, discussions, and cooperative groups, and
demonstrations.
. Monitor behavior of students and enforce expectation as outlines in
the Disciplinary Policy.
. Facilitate ice-breakers, team-building activities, and college
experience discussion.
. Confer with class professors, peer counselors, coaches' and
administrators in order to resolve students' social, behavioral and
academic needs.
Washington, D.C. June 2010 - July 2010
flexible ? independent ? problem solver ? Leader ? Team Player ? Personal
? Great Communicator
References available upon request