Student
Resume:
Joy Thornton
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Portfolio: https://www.clippings.me/joythornt0n
EXPERIENCE
Alcorn State University Lorman, MS —Chronicle Editor-in-Chief
August 2021-Present
●Research and gather information for a story
●Set up and conduct interviews with persons of interest
●Construct factual and entertaining articles
●Edit and proofread articles
●Turn in assignments by specific deadlines
Film JXN Camp Jackson, MS— Mentor
June 2023-July 2023
●Conducted workshops and training sessions on various filmmaking aspects, such as scriptwriting, storyboard creation, and directing.
●Collaborated with participants to refine their ideas, assisting with script development, shot planning, and production logistics.
●Offered guidance to camp participants, helping them explore their creativity and develop their unique artistic voice.
O’Dwyer Realty Pass Christian, MS —Real Estate Agent Assistant
April 2019-January 24
●Welcome patrons into the office and direct them toward an agent
●Answer and take notes during phone calls
●Manage and organize files
●Assist agents with the organization of their workspaces
Gazebo Gazette Newspaper, Pass Christian, MS— Journalist Intern
July 2020-September 2020
●Interview sources, contacts, and leads to gather information for stories
●Develop and pursue stories independently and for assignment, covering a range of topics, including local and statewide subjects
EDUCATION
Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS — Mass Communications
August 2021-Present
●GPA: 4.0
SKILLS
●Public Speaking
●Media Experience
●Effective Writing
●Public Relations
●Active Listening
●Adaptability
●Customer Service
●CPR certified
●Live Radio Host
●Teamwork
ACHIEVEMENTS
●National Geographic HBCU Media Scholarship 2023
●ASU Media Day
Most Diverse Radio Show 2023
●Campus Chronicle Editor-in-Chief 2022-23
●Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society President 2023-24
●Mississippi Press Assoc. Award 2020
●National Society of Leadership & Success 2021-present
●President’s List Fall 2021-22 & Spring 2022-23
●President of Pink
●Pearls Service Group 2019-2021
●Trent Lott Leadership Program 2020
●Girl Scout Gold Award 2020
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