Media & Communications Specialist

Elaysia Martin

Charlotte, NC 704-***-**** ************@*****.*** www.elaysiaamour.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Media and communications specialist with 5+ years of experience in live event coverage, photography, social media branding, and content creation. Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications and Broadcast Media Studies. Proven ability to manage end-to-end media production — from photography and video to red carpet publicity and social strategy — for touring artists, brands, and corporate clients.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Freelance Photographer & Media Specialist

Elaysia Amour, Charlotte, NC

● Provided photography and media coverage for 20+ major concerts and tours since 2017, including Dreamville Festival, Broccoli City Festival, J-hope's Hope on the Stage, ATEEZ, Stray Kids, Leon Thomas, Josh Levi, and Tomorrow X Together.

● Operated as red carpet publicist, pitching clients to media outlets and coordinating interviews to build brand awareness at live events.

● Produced professional headshots, still-shots, and behind-the-scenes media packages, and redesigned social media brand aesthetics to improve follower engagement.

● Collaborated on featured photography and content with Dreamville, BET, Radio One, Wondaland Records, Slum County, and UnboundOfficial.

Leasing Manager

Blue Horizon Management, Charlotte, NC

● Manage the full leasing lifecycle from tour to move-in, including lease execution, unit inspections, and closing, while maintaining a 95% occupancy and retention rate.

● Implemented marketing strategies to develop property listings, host open houses, and execute creative campaigns that increased property traffic and visibility.

● Coordinate scheduling, expense reporting, and vendor communications while maintaining organized, confidential resident and property records.

Temp Customer Service Agent

Vanguard Investment Company

● Delivered client relationship management and support in a fast-paced financial services environment.

● Advocated for customer needs, resolving inquiries with professionalism and sound judgment. Editor, Pop Culture

AutumnJoiLive.com (Radio One)

● Led the planning, production, and editing of video content distributed across social media, web, and broadcast platforms.

● Collaborated with clients and internal teams to write and revise scripts aligned with marketing and branding objectives.

● Produced and edited content using Final Cut Pro and Adobe Creative Suite, increasing viewer engagement by 60 percent. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications and Broadcast Media Studies North Carolina Central University

High School

Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology

SKILLS

Photography and Videography, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Procreate, Social Media Strategy and Branding, SEO Marketing, Red Carpet and Media Relations, Project Management, Public Speaking, Content Creation, Event Planning, Corporate Communications, Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, YARDI, Customer Service, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving

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