PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I’m a graduating Public Relations student at Florida A&M University with experience in strategic communications, multimedia storytelling, event planning & coverage and digital content creation. My work spans higher education communications, leadership, and community engagement.
EDUCATION
Florida A&M University: Bachelor of Science in Public Relations
Graduation: July 2026
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & DEVELOPMENT
Florida A&M University: Office of Communications Intern
Create multimedia content and write original articles highlighting university events and student achievements for official communication channels.
- Produce video and photo coverage of campus events
- Write news stories for university publications
- Collaborate with communications staff to support institutional storytelling
Croire, Inc.: Oral Histories & Character Development Intern
Contribute to a documentary project by conducting interviews, translating research into compelling narratives and supporting multimedia storytelling.
- Capture in-depth interviews to develop a narrative-driven documentary
- Translate housing policy research into clear, audience-friendly messaging
- Capture visual assets in collaboration with the production team
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated – Gamma Alpha Chapter: Public Relations Chair
Lead communications efforts that promote chapter initiatives, strengthen campus engagement and maintain a consistent brand presence.
- Direct promotional campaigns that increase visibility for chapter events and initiatives
- Design digital graphics and manage social media content to engage campus and alumna audiences
- Coordinate communication for events serving attendees while leading a committee of members
IPREX: Student Cohort
Participated in the inaugural IPREX Student Cohort, where I collaborated with public relations professionals and students from around the world to strengthen my strategic communication, branding and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
- Collaborated with PR professionals representing worldwide markets
- Developed strategic communication and global branding skills through guided projects
- Enhanced cross-cultural collaboration and problem-solving skills thorugh team-based initiatives
Florida A&M University: FYE Ticket Office Intern
Supported game-day operations by assisting guests, processing ticket sales and ensuring efficient event entry.
- Assisted guests with ticket purchases, event information and entry
- Supported efficient game-day operations by monitoring sales and scanning systems
- Helped improve crowd flow by identifying bottlenecks and coordinating guest services
Skills
| Strategic Communication | Content Creation | Multimedia Storytelling | Social Media Management | Interviewing |
| AP Style Writing | Photography | Video Production & Editing | Adobe Creative Cloud | Project Coordination |
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