Experience

City of Riviera Beach

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Public Information Officer/ Senior communications specialist

  • Dec 2022 - Present



Health Care District of Palm Beach County

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Communications Specialist

  • Dec 2021 - Sep 2022



Florida Atlantic University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• OWL TV Advisor

  • Jan 2022 - Apr 2022



WPTV

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Videographer/Multimedia journalist

  • Oct 2020 - Dec 2021



Oakwood University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2019 - Apr 2020

  I taught the 'Radio and Television Announcing' course during Spring semester, 2020 Taught students how to develop and cultivate news sources Taught students how to read press releases Taught students how to pitch and enterprise story ideas Taught students how to shoot video with cameras and edit video using Premiere Taught students how to write different types of television news scripts such as VoSots, live VoSots, and PKG's Approved TV scripts written by students before they voice and edit their story Taught students about the importance of social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) when reporting their stories. Facilitated current events discussion in local, national, and international news Invited media professionals and journalists to speak to students in class Utilized personal journalism experience when teaching students about the industry Previously taught the ‘Writing Non-Fiction for the Electronic Media' course during Fall semester, 2019 Invited media professionals and journalists to speak to students in class Utilized personal journalism experience when teaching students about the industry Facilitated current events discussion in local, national, and international news Taught students how to write PKG's, VO's, VoSot's, and web scripts Taught students how to write PSA's, commercials, and documentary scripts Assessed exams, group projects, and writing assignments Show less



WAAY-TV

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Field Producer of Special Projects

  • Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

  Manage and co-produce the special project stories at the stationWork with the anchors daily by setting up stories and brainstorming story ideas that reflect the station's brandCreate visual elements for each story by shooting the video, editing, and helping create graphicsWork with public relations officials to set up interviews for anchorsSpearhead the production of each story to ensure it is ready to air on TVExcellent at juggling different tasks at once when working with multiple anchors and on-air talentMake public appearances by emceeing several events in North AlabamaAssist web producers with writing articles on the station's website Show less

• Multimedia Journalist

  • Sep 2017 - Jan 2019

  Wrote daily content for web and social media platformsExcelled at finding the character in the story to write content that reflects the station's brand and community cultureAbility to write in an easily understood, captivating mannerManaged time in hard deadline environment to plan for stories, interviews, and eventsResearched interview subjects and content for fact-checking and credibilityCreated relationships within the communityDeveloped story ideas, write, shoot and edit multiple news stories for on-air broadcast dailyManaged live story interviews and media shots while maintaining composure and control of messageUsed creative production techniques, graphics and new forms of mediaTutored and mentored students at West Morgan Elementary SchoolMade public appearances by emceeing several events in North Alabama Show less



WGXA

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Multimedia Journalist

  • Sep 2015 - Sep 2017

  Created a heavy social media presence with over 1,000 twitter followers Wrote daily content for web and social media platforms Found characters in news story to write content that reflect station’s brand Created relationships within the community Developed story ideas, wrote, shot and edited news stories for newscast Did monthly special appearances, mentored, and tutored students Created a heavy social media presence with over 1,000 twitter followers Wrote daily content for web and social media platforms Found characters in news story to write content that reflect station’s brand Created relationships within the community Developed story ideas, wrote, shot and edited news stories for newscast Did monthly special appearances, mentored, and tutored students



FAMU TV 20

• Tallahassee, Florida Area

• Multimedia Journalist/ Anchor

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  Covered three breaking news stories in Tallahassee Wrote, shot, and edited weekly news packages Researched and pitched stories to producer Assisted producer by writing story scripts on ENPS and pulling video Sought updates on weather, prepared graphics and ad-libbed live segment Covered three breaking news stories in Tallahassee Wrote, shot, and edited weekly news packages Researched and pitched stories to producer Assisted producer by writing story scripts on ENPS and pulling video Sought updates on weather, prepared graphics and ad-libbed live segment



CBS News

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern for "Sunday Morning"

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Used LexisNexis research and logged tapes for producers Assisted with the “Sunday Morning” commentaries Sat in on screenings with producers and helped critique story pieces. Pitched story ideas to producers Used LexisNexis research and logged tapes for producers Assisted with the “Sunday Morning” commentaries Sat in on screenings with producers and helped critique story pieces. Pitched story ideas to producers



Famuan Student Newspaper

• Tallahassee, Florida Area

• Deputy Sports Editor

  • Sep 2013 - May 2014

  Assigned and edited articles for team of 10 sports correspondents Wrote articles for the sports, news, lifestyles and opinions sections Served as deputy photo editor Edited images using Photoshop Assigned correspondents photo coverage Assigned and edited articles for team of 10 sports correspondents Wrote articles for the sports, news, lifestyles and opinions sections Served as deputy photo editor Edited images using Photoshop Assigned correspondents photo coverage



WSPF- TV

• City Hall in St. Petersburg

• Internship

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Assisted City Hall staff with video coverage of government-related news Helped director produce packages Edited videos using Final Cut Pro 7 Conducted interviews during groundbreaking ceremonies Assisted City Hall staff with video coverage of government-related news Helped director produce packages Edited videos using Final Cut Pro 7 Conducted interviews during groundbreaking ceremonies



St. Petersburg College

• St. Petersburg College

• Public Address Announcer

  • Oct 2012 - Feb 2013

  Called the plays during the St. Petersburg College basketball games and broadcast school announcements. Called the plays during the St. Petersburg College basketball games and broadcast school announcements.