MAURICE WHITEHURST
Baltimore, MD 21230
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Current dual degree candidate of Master of Public Administration at the University of Baltimore and a Juris Doctor in law at Howard University School of Law. Over 15 years of broadcast media expertise seeking to utilize skills in managerial and legal positions in federal, state or local government agencies, including nonprofit or quasi governmental organizations.
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Production/Post-Production,Washington, DC SEPT 2011 - PRESENT
• Produced video segments and edited packages for CIAA, Urban League, & NBC
affiliate
• Contracted as camera operator for college & professional sports teams
• Created graphics package: lower third, bumpers, open & close Broadcast Technician, WHUT, Washington, DC OCT 2002 – SEPT 2011
• Production for most locally produced broadcasts including Evening Exchange,
@Howard & Commencement
• Trainer for Communication degree students and new employees
• Voted to Executive Board of local union
Executive Board Member, CWA-NABET, Silver Spring, MD MAY 2009 – MAY 2011
• Created the new employee handbook and tutorial for union
• Voted to attend the legislative conference in 2010 and nominated to Next Generation Committee
• Personable and able to work the within team environment or with a client.
• Analytical and innovative problem solver
• Skills include multi-tasking, strong creative instincts, and leadership qualities. Program Coordinator, New Vision Photography, WDC AUG 2008 – AUG 2011
• Established video production program that centered on functionality
• Created curriculum for the department
• Conceptualize, create and formulate a budget within the program’s design
• Organize and arrange data within budgeted perimeters EDUCATION
Juris Doctor, Anticipated Graduation Date: 2023
Howard University School of Law, Washington, DC
Master of Public Administration, Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2022 University of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
Bachelor of Arts in Jurisprudence, August 2019
University of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
Associate of Applied Science, Legal Assistant, May 2016 Baltimore City Community College, Baltimore, MD
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
Board Member
Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Pitt County, NC May 2012 – Dec 2012
• Conducted research to ascertain the need for GED program in specific communities
• Coordinated campaign for ‘Digital Literacy’ that raised funds for a classroom
• Organized and facilitated the creation of the ‘Team Summit’ program Informative Counseling Intern
District Court of Maryland, Baltimore, MD Aug 2018 – Dec 2018
• Landlord-Tenant counselor
• Assisting tenants in understanding the law and their rights