Anthony D. Dotson

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Objective: Marketing and communications professional with a strong customer service background and skills with various content creation platforms. Seeking employment in the marketing field with an emphasis in strategic communication and integrated marketing tactics.

Education: West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV

M.S. Integrated Marketing Communications

Grade Point Average 3.9

Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR

B.S. in Journalism with emphasis in Public Relations

Minor in Marketing

Grade Point Average: 3.0

Skills:

oAdobe InDesign

oPhoto Shop

oPro Tools

oApple Logic

oPeak

oSony Acid

oVegas

oSound Forge

oMicrosoft Office Suite

oCampaign Management

oSocial Media strategy and implementation

oEvent Planning

oNews Writing

oCopy Editing

oSpeech Writing

oGenerating Copy Content

Training:

oDiversity and eliminating bias

oConflict management and resolution

oElevating the customer experience

oMedical First Aid

CPR

Campaign Experience: Conducted a public relations campaign for Christ Way United Methodist Church in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Plan consisted of re-branding, creation and implementation of collateral pieces, a social media strategy, and creating overall awareness of the organization. (PR campaign Ops manual available upon request)

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Honors: City of Inglewood Mayoral Commendation for Outstanding leadership, and character, Toyota Company Scholarship, Kirsten Palomo Scholarship, Bernard O. Byrd Scholarship, Alpha Phi Alpha Iota Zeta Lambda Scholarship, Pacific District Missionary Baptist Association

Organizations: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated Theta Upsilon Chapter (Historian, and Public Affairs/Relations Officer), Phi Beta Lambda, Public Relations Student Society of America, United Voices Gospel Choir (Lead Tenor), Arkansas State University Track and Field, Pacific District Missionary Baptist Church Association District Treasurer, Vice President, St. Bernard High School Senior Class President, Interact Club, Young Black Scholars, California Scholarship Federation, National Honors Society

Employment:

Sep 2013-Oct 2020 Flight Attendant American Airlines Dallas, TX

Implemented customer service and safety procedures on domestic and international flights. Managed aircraft galleys and food service. Administered medical attention during emergencies in flight. Ensured compliance of FAA regulations aboard aircraft. Primarily served as lead flight attendant coordinating and conducting flight protocols.

Feb 2013-Jul 2013 Customer Service Representative G2 Secure Staff, Los Angeles, CA

Assisted customers with physical disabilities by providing wheelchair service and ensuring passengers reached arrivals and connecting flights in an expedient fashion. Expedited passengers to flights and maintained SIDA airport security protocols

Jan 2011-May 2011 Intern, 91.9 KASU Public Radio, Jonesboro, AR

Worked in media relations writing news releases, and researching musical talent. Wrote public service announcements that aired on the station. Worked in public relations attending events and worked with the station manager to produce concerts.

May 2010-Aug2010 Intern, Radio Free 102.3 KJLH, Inglewood, CA

Worked in media relations writing news releases, creating media lists, and coordinated media at special events. Helped to write copy for radio advertisement spots, and worked with a team to plan and produce special events. Worked with live radio broadcasts both in studio and on location booked and hosted celebrity appearances at special events. Worked with radio station social media via Twitter and Facebook.

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