Professional Summary
Charismatic and persuasive public relations representative offering expertise in public speaking advertising and media relations. Superb writer and editor who communicates effectively with target audiences through strategic brand management and PR campaigns. Poised and competent team builder and natural leader who thrives in fast-paced corporate environments.
EDUCATION
Hampton University, Bachelor in Science, Sports Management & Marketing 2011
Georgetown University, Masters in Professional Public Relations & Corporate Communications Graduate 2016
AREAS OF EXPERTISE (Key Strengths)
Communications (Oral & Written) Media Relations
Corporate Communications Public Relations Communications Planning
Communications Analytics Brand Management New Business Development
Media Planning Strategic Planning
LANGUAGES: Proficient in Spanish,
Intermediate in French
Conversational Chinese and Japanese
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Executive Assistant, Alexander Sinclair Consulting, LLC 2014-Present
Washington. DC
Manage all media, press and public relations issues.
Developed corporate communication strategies and programs including project timelines.
Establish long range objectives and developed innovative strategies to help achieve them.
Coached client representatives on effective communication with the public and employees.
Program Director, Queens Excellence 2012-2014
Confer with production, graphic design and web design personal to coordinate production of corporate communication materials
Maintained cooperative relationships with representatives of community, consumer, employee, and public interest groups.
Researched, negotiated, implemented and tracked advertising and public relations activities
Public Relations Director, World Ebony Network 2013-2014
Petersburg, VA
Wrote engage copy with attention-grabbing headlines for print and web use.
Prepared, edited, and reviewed internal employee communications.
Assisted with the integration of public relations campaigns across multiple media.
CNN News, Intern, Washington DC Summer 2011
Set up studios, ran and coordinated live shots; helped record MOS’s (Man On Street) and live broadcastings, edited raw video on final cut pro, recorded live shows, answered emails, scheduled live shots and recordings
OTHER Qualifiers
Willing to travel and work overtime.