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Oarhe B. Akhigbe
Education Bachelor of Science August 2005 - May,
2009
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
Major: Telecommunications
Concentration: Public Relations and Promotions
Organizations AccessPR: A non-profit organization which aims to give
students hands on experience in public relations,
marketing, advertising, publicity and promotions by
engaging in projects and activities intended for career
development
Morgan's Male Initiative in Leadership Excellence (Morgan M.I.L.E)
Skills Technologies: Proficient in Microsoft Office, SQL with
knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Indesign.
Other: Research databases, APA style, word processing (50 W.P.M.),
problem solving, strong communication skills, analytical
thinking, customer service experience, quick learner, and a
flair for creativity and originality.
Coursework/
Projects Intro to Public Relations: Require us to select a young
business/organization and create a media kit for them.
Public Relations Writing: Required us to select another
organization and create a host of promotional pieces for
them, from press releases to a story board.
Campaign: Strategically creating every aspect of a PR
campaign based on whatever cause we felt needed exposure.
Other: Marketing, Consumer behavior, Entrepreneurship,
Social psychology courses. Experience with Business and
Marketing plans, concepts and theories.
Employment United States 2010 Census April
2010 - July 2010
NRFU Enumerator
Planned work by reviewing assignment area to determine
organization of neighborhoods and locate households for
conducting interviews; Conducted interviews with residents
in assigned areas by following stringent guidelines and
confidentiality laws; Explained the purpose of the census
interview, answered residents' questions, elicited
information following a script, and recorded census data on
form; Complied with accuracy standards while maintaining
high production rates; Maintained records of hours worked,
units produced, miles driven, quality control results, and
expenses incurred in the performance of duties; Met daily
with supervisor to review and submit work, and receive
additional instructions
Greater Baltimore Urban League Feb 2009 - May
2009 Intern
Within this organization, my major project was promoting and
designing a cover for their annual book "The State of Black
Baltimore".
RCCG House Of Glory, Baltimore 2005 -
Present
Volunteer Work
Technical Department Head, Position entails:
. Designing CD covers and labels
. Utilizing multiple computer software for visual
presentations
. In charge of the overall sound quality every Sunday and
during special events
. Operating the mixer, recording and publishing messages
via CDs and DVDs
RCCG House Of Glory, Baltimore
2008 - Present
Information Team
Position entails:
. Promotions for the church as a whole and individual
events
. Editing and Transcribing articles for the Annual
magazine
. Social media update and maintenance (Blogs, Facebook,
Twitter, etc)
. Search Engine optimization