Jessica Alexandra Boyd

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Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA

B.A. in Communications, emphasis Broadcast Journalism

Accepted into Harvard University Journalism Extension Summer Program, Cambridge, MA 2009

Ship Dock worker, Amazon Fulfillment Center, Kent, WA 2017-Present

Residential Counselor, D.E.S.C. Downtown Emergency Service Center, Homeless Shelter Organization, Seattle, WA, 2009-2015

Duties included:

Writing notes for following shift pertaining to the events of the day

Counseling residents

Building walkthroughs ensuring safety

Interacting with residents & assisting clinical staff in engaging with residents through creative strateguthst build trust and confidence

Freelance Journalist, Crosscut News, Seattle, WA 2011-2015

Article on Jane Elliott, link: https://crosscut.com/2012/09/diversity-training-hits-raw-nerves

Franklin High School, Seattle, WA, Girl's Group Leader/Mentor 2011-2013

Topics of discussion included:

Academic & social Development

Health & Hygiene Awareness

Guest speakers from surrounding businesses & academic organizations, such as the University of Washington Upward Bound Program

Seattle Association of Black Journalists, Seattle, WA 2008-2011

'I am a Journalist' video, link: http://www.wa.aajaseattle.org/tag/sabj/

Broadcasting, & Reel links:

https://youtu.be/B7EZZHj6CL8, Interview with Oscar Winner Melissa Leo, and Actress Missy Upham, 2008

https://youtu.be/tU4o09xyjtw, TV Debut on Fox Sports Network, while interning for AAA WA Varsity News Sports, 2010

https://youtu.be/oCQfUf81XjI, Broadcasting Reel with Kiro 7 Photographer, Eric Alexander, 2010

Intern at NBC Nightly News, Burbank CA, 2008

Logged video tape

Assisted reporters and camera crew in the field on various news stories

Research information for upcoming broadcast

Intern at PBS KOCE-TV Huntington Beach, CA, 2007

Assisted reporters and camera crew in the field on various news stories

Updated community calendar with upcoming events in the community

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