Digital Media & Community Engagement
Resume:
BREYIA WALKER
Houston, TX
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EDUCATION
EMPA Dec ‘21 Texas Southern University (TSU)
The program prepares students to lead and manage organizations of the public and private sector.
BA Communications May ‘17 Howard University
GPA 3.4: Prepares students for careers in public relations, journalism, media management, plus.
EXPERIENCE
TSU Prelaw Program 2021
Bridge the gap between undergrad studies and law school.
Host webinars meant to educate students on law school/profession
Develop/maintain social media page
KPRC 2
Content Creator 2021
Decided on stories and people to highlight for the entirety of Black History Month.
Wrote articles for KPRC’s website and captions for its social media.
Texas Southern University’s School of Public Affairs
Graduate Research Assistant 2019 – 2020
Established and implemented media, communications, and public relations strategies.
Assisted with planning and organizing physical events for students and public affairs reps like Ambassador Tibor Nagy, Councilmember Dwight Boykins, Mrs. Allison Leland, and more.
Came together with the team to plan virtual TSU Homecoming events for the School of Public Affairs ('20).
Interacted with local, state, and federal officials like Sheila Jackson Lee, the Ambassador of the African Union, Arikana Chihombori-Quao, and so on.
Traveled to South Africa to learn about the country’s public policy as part of the EMPA program.
Texas Southern University’s School of Public Affairs
Social Media Manager 2019 - 2020
Instagram @bjmlspa
Boosted student and community engagement through Instagram by 78%.
Created exciting content that led to an increase of followers on Instagram (547 followers to 700 in 3 weeks).
Conducted polls.
Generated hype.
Found stories and students to highlight on the Instagram page.
Designed the aesthetic of the Instagram page.
Hosted weekly Instagram Live show (interviewed public leaders).
Graduate Senator
Texas Southern University 2019 - 2020
Developed and organized a successful fundraising gala, November 9, 2019. Sold out event.
Booked multiple services related to putting the gala together.
Exceeded fundraising goal by 25% by selling tickets/tables to the gala - $2500.
Served as President/Founder of Graduate School Committee.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE OR LEADERSHIP
Houston Food Bank.
Graduate Senator for Student Government Association at TSU.
Founder and President of the Graduate School Committee, raised scholarship money for grad students.
Girl Scouts of America
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