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Resume:
Masters of Professional Studies in Sports Industry Management
June
Hampton university – Hampton, VA
Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Communications
Magna Cum Laude, May
Professional Experience
Computer Sciences Corporation, Fairfax, VA
November - December
Desktop Publisher- Proposal Department
· Worked as a contractor under The Creative Group to format and edit proposal documents
Lockheed Martin Corporation, Rockville, MD
February - August
Project Management Associate- Office of Justice Programs Peer Review
· Supervised the review of federal grant applications submitted for the U.S. Department of
Justice
· Facilitated meetings to discuss the scores and assessments of federal grant applications
· Ensured that technical deadlines were followed
NFL Players Association, Washington, D.C.
June - September
Website Communications Intern- Communications Department
· Worked autonomously to transcribe interviews with NFL players
· Compiled quotes from players in the league and developed daily trivia questions for the
website
· Conducted pre-interview research prior to player interviews
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Washington, D.C.
October - January
Communications Specialist- Media Department
· Interviewed union leaders and members about issues concerning the labor movement
· Wrote and edited articles for the organization’s website, monthly newspaper, and quarterly
magazine
The Washington Post, Washington, D.C.
Public Relations Consultant- Public Relations Department
August - August
· Provided logistical support and assisted with the overall development and implementation of
Washington Post sponsored events
· Made arrangements for speakers such as District of Columbia Mayor Adrian M. Fenty, and
District of Columbia Public Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee to speak at various Washington
Post sponsored events
· Coordinated and responded to inquiries from local, national and international media outlets
· Interviewed Washington Post personnel and reporters and took photographs for articles
featured in the internal weekly publication, Shop Talk
· Supported the public relations manager by collecting and managing data related to various
Washington Post Educational programs such as The Washington Post Annual Music and
Dance Scholarship Awards, the All-Met Awards Luncheon, the Citywide Title High School
Basketball and Baseball games, and the Vincent Reed Principal Leadership Institute
The Caraway Group, Washington, D.C.
Public Relations Intern
June - August
· Worked on behalf of clients such as Microsoft Corporation, MGM MIRAGE, the American
Federation of Teachers, and the Annie E. Casey Foundation to distribute press releases and
pitch story ideas to media contacts
· Tracked media coverage and compile reports by scanning printed materials in various media
including daily and non-daily newspapers; trade, consumer and professional magazines;
newsletters; and newswire services
· Researched and compiled information about media trends and other topics for weekly client
reports
Realty Executives Peninsula, Newport News, VA
Office Assistant
October - April
· Disseminated press releases concerning new agents and upcoming events to local news
media
· Managed contract documentation for new home closings and maintained database of property
listings
WPGC . FM, Lanham, MD
Intern- Office of Community and Public Affairs
May - August
· Served as Public Affairs Liaison for department director
· Coordinated, designed, and implemented community affairs special events
· Conducted tours of the station for community groups
· Scheduled interviews for the weekly community affairs programming
· Maintained quarterly report for the Federal Communications Commission
Skills _____
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) and QuarkXPress; Web Site development and design; Public Trust Security Clearance; Type wpm
Memberships & Activities _
Co-creator of www.DCcitytalk.com; Mentor- Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area; Ballet dance teacher; Lambda Kappa Mu Professional Sorority; Greater Washington Urban League Young Professionals; Golden Key International Honor Society
