Kiersten Smith
Media Production Manager/Managing Producer at Woman Evolve- Claim this Profile
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Dr. Carolyn Foster Bailey Lewis
Kiersten is a focused, driven individual. She excelled in her academics and in developing her technical skills. Kirsten has excellent leadership skills, is a team player, and knows how to get things done. She will add value to any organization.
Mo Orsatti
Kiersten immediately established herself as a conscientious, dependable, intuitive, and self-starting employee. Her eagerness to grow her skillset and learn new techniques over her three-month internship made her a valuable additional to our team. Not only did she successfully complete the projects that our local production team assigned her, but she also took on the role of
Dr. Carolyn Foster Bailey Lewis
Kiersten is a focused, driven individual. She excelled in her academics and in developing her technical skills. Kirsten has excellent leadership skills, is a team player, and knows how to get things done. She will add value to any organization.
Mo Orsatti
Kiersten immediately established herself as a conscientious, dependable, intuitive, and self-starting employee. Her eagerness to grow her skillset and learn new techniques over her three-month internship made her a valuable additional to our team. Not only did she successfully complete the projects that our local production team assigned her, but she also took on the role of
Dr. Carolyn Foster Bailey Lewis
Kiersten is a focused, driven individual. She excelled in her academics and in developing her technical skills. Kirsten has excellent leadership skills, is a team player, and knows how to get things done. She will add value to any organization.
Mo Orsatti
Kiersten immediately established herself as a conscientious, dependable, intuitive, and self-starting employee. Her eagerness to grow her skillset and learn new techniques over her three-month internship made her a valuable additional to our team. Not only did she successfully complete the projects that our local production team assigned her, but she also took on the role of
Dr. Carolyn Foster Bailey Lewis
Kiersten is a focused, driven individual. She excelled in her academics and in developing her technical skills. Kirsten has excellent leadership skills, is a team player, and knows how to get things done. She will add value to any organization.
Mo Orsatti
Kiersten immediately established herself as a conscientious, dependable, intuitive, and self-starting employee. Her eagerness to grow her skillset and learn new techniques over her three-month internship made her a valuable additional to our team. Not only did she successfully complete the projects that our local production team assigned her, but she also took on the role of
Credentials
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First Aid CPR AED
American Heart AsociationAug, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Woman Evolve
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Media Production Manager/Managing Producer
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Jul 2022 - Present
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Showrunner
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Mar 2022 - Present
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Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN)
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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200 - 300 Employee
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Producer
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Aug 2018 - Jul 2022
Produced over 500+ episodes for "Better Together" TBN's first women's daily reality talk show. (half-hour and one-hour format) Developed questions and conducted over 200 interviews with on-air celebrity talent for episodes and BTS promotional marketing. Led cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of trailers and promo deliverables for on-network and social platform content. (Instagram, Facebook, Youtube and TikTok) Writer and producer for on-air promo spots. Created string-outs of episodes, trailers, and promos and gave notes and QC of content.
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LifeRoom Label
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United States
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Show Producer
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Nov 2021 - Mar 2022
The Showrunner for the pilot/series "Dating Gospel" with Jonathan McReynolds. Managed the production execution from greenlight to the final cut. Wrote Pilot script and season one of Dating Gospel scripts currently in pre-production. Managed budget for pilot production. The Showrunner for the pilot/series "Dating Gospel" with Jonathan McReynolds. Managed the production execution from greenlight to the final cut. Wrote Pilot script and season one of Dating Gospel scripts currently in pre-production. Managed budget for pilot production.
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Content Producer
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Aug 2009 - Nov 2021
Produced projects from pre-production to post-production: Video Work: Short Film: "Breakfast" (2015) Docu-series: “Beauty Mark” (2018) Music Videos: Mama Sol "Giving Up" Yaves "Speak" Yaves "I See You" Josh Tutu "You are God Alone" Events: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Step Show Intro Video Ohio University MPC/NPHC Stroll Competition Elihu Nation Benefit Concert Mama Sol Live at the Pyramid Aspire Booking Showcase Night Highlight Video: Community Partners "The Outlet" Photographer: Shoot and edit photos for various clients. Photography Work: Wedding Photographer (2012 - 2017) Elihu Nation Fundraising Event (2016) Senior Photos (2009 - 2012) Model and HeadShots ( 2008 - 2012)
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ArtSoul Radio
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Content Producer
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Aug 2020 - Feb 2021
Pitched, developed, produced, and edited a two-part special conversation for ArtSoul TV. Researched topics pertaining to the Black experience to create show outlines and interview questions for talent and host. Created schedules, and call sheets for each conversation. Wrote question prompts for the host as well written bios for talent for each conversation. Pitched, developed, produced, and edited a two-part special conversation for ArtSoul TV. Researched topics pertaining to the Black experience to create show outlines and interview questions for talent and host. Created schedules, and call sheets for each conversation. Wrote question prompts for the host as well written bios for talent for each conversation.
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CBS Studios
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Production Assistant
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Oct 2019 - Oct 2019
Production Assistant for scripted television show “All Rise” on CBS Production Assistant for scripted television show “All Rise” on CBS
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Magical Elves, Inc.
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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100 - 200 Employee
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Production Assistant
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Feb 2018 - Jul 2018
- Cold Justice Season 5. Oxygen Network -Lead Production Assistant for season 5 of Cold Justice. - Worked as a key PA on season 5 of Cold Justice for Oxygen Network. - Supported a crew of 25 while on location in various cities for field production. - Assisted in assigning tasks to other PAs when needed. - Created a Production Assistant manual for production coordinators to use for future shoots. - Coordinated lunches and budget for meals for camera crews while doing field shoots and b-roll scouting. - Supported show host, producers, and guests with production needs throughout the duration of on-location shoots.
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Fly on the Wall Productions
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United States
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Assistant
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May 2018 - Jun 2018
PA for show “Life Live” on TLC. 1 episode. PA for show “Life Live” on TLC. 1 episode.
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Streaming Media Live
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Greater Milwaukee Area
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Production Assistant
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Sep 2017 - Sep 2017
Worked as Production Assistant for the Northwestern Mutual Town Hall. Worked as Production Assistant for the Northwestern Mutual Town Hall.
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Central City Productions
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Script Assistant
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Jul 2015 - Jul 2015
Hispanic College Quiz for syndicated television. Supported producers and production department in office and on location for two major productions. Collaborated closely with the script supervisor on the execution of host cards and script changes for the “2015 Hispanic College Quiz” show. Hispanic College Quiz for syndicated television. Supported producers and production department in office and on location for two major productions. Collaborated closely with the script supervisor on the execution of host cards and script changes for the “2015 Hispanic College Quiz” show.
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Central City Productions
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Intern
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Feb 2015 - May 2015
Worked in office to assist Producer with daily production needs that included, archiving talent release, and logging syndicated show content.
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Production Assistant
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Mar 2015 - Mar 2015
Production Assistant for Recorded Television Award Show "The 30th Annual Stellar Awards". The awards show was aired on TVONE.Provided logistic support to producers and production team in terms of updating schedules and documents for production, coordinating honorarium contracts and press registration, and running errands as needed for the “2015 30th Annual Stellar Awards”.
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Sinclair Broadcast Group
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Production Assistant
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Apr 2013 - Jul 2014
Production Assistant for Sinclair Broadcast Fox 28 and ABC 6 local stations. -Floor directing, camera operation, script distribution, and teleprompter operation for live evening and weekend broadcast programs. - Support producers, directors, and anchors with daily production and on-air needs. - Edit Access Hollywood, and ET commercial episodics for local master control. - Camera and teleprompter operator for special broadcast "The Football Fever", covering the season of The Ohio State University football team. - Manage in studio audience and guest.
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PSAV
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United States
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Events Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Event Technology Specialist
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Nov 2012 - Jul 2014
- Set-up and operated large and small-scale audiovisual systems for video, audio, computer, and lighting for live events. - Assist with event rigging - Liaison between clients and Director of Operations for all event and meeting request. - Responsible for management of client events and venue logistics. - Collaborated with staff and clients to provide great audio-visual services for live events. - Set-up and operated large and small-scale audiovisual systems for video, audio, computer, and lighting for live events. - Assist with event rigging - Liaison between clients and Director of Operations for all event and meeting request. - Responsible for management of client events and venue logistics. - Collaborated with staff and clients to provide great audio-visual services for live events.
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Ohio University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Media Ambassador
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Oct 2011 - Jun 2012
-Spokesperson for the School of Media Arts and Studies. -Facilitated campus and media school tours for prospective students and parents. -Liaison between prospective students and Ohio University School of Media faculty. -Ambassador for admissions events on campus. -Spokesperson for the School of Media Arts and Studies. -Facilitated campus and media school tours for prospective students and parents. -Liaison between prospective students and Ohio University School of Media faculty. -Ambassador for admissions events on campus.
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National Association of Black Journalists
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Athens, OH
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President Ohio University Chapter (BSCC-OUABJ)
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Feb 2010 - Jun 2012
(Chapter of NABJ) - Writer and editor for the monthly newsletter that targeted the Black community on Ohio University campus. - Oversaw organization budget and grant applications for quarterly funding. - Led negotiations with vendors for annual events and organization programs. - Scheduled meetings for general body and executive board. - Designed and presented professional development workshops for general body members. (Chapter of NABJ) - Writer and editor for the monthly newsletter that targeted the Black community on Ohio University campus. - Oversaw organization budget and grant applications for quarterly funding. - Led negotiations with vendors for annual events and organization programs. - Scheduled meetings for general body and executive board. - Designed and presented professional development workshops for general body members.
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Time Warner Cable
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Programming and Production Intern
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Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
- Assisted producers in all daily activities of shooting and editing videos for ON Demand channel. - - Performed research and shot b-roll for “Band Camp” documentary series. - Camera operation, lighting, and audio for Mid-Ohio internship recruitment video. - Maintained and logged tape footage for sports library archives. - Edited “Adopt-A-Pet” promos for On Demand channel. - Managed crew and interviewees in the successful production of the intern recruitment video for Mid-West Ohio.
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Promax
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Event Management Intern
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Jun 2011 - Jun 2011
Hands on experience producing a three day conference for over 2,500 media industry professionals. Registered and greeted clients, staff, executives, and conference attendees. Runner for executive speakers during conference. Supported the conference directors and event managers with industry networking and special events. Hands on experience producing a three day conference for over 2,500 media industry professionals. Registered and greeted clients, staff, executives, and conference attendees. Runner for executive speakers during conference. Supported the conference directors and event managers with industry networking and special events.
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Video Producer
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Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
Researched, pitched, and developed written concepts for video story ideas. Videographer for highlight videos. Prepared video news packages featuring interviews with students and faculty for “Branching Out” series. Managed, edited, and selected video elements for campus tour video. Shot B-Roll of campus for media library. Researched, pitched, and developed written concepts for video story ideas. Videographer for highlight videos. Prepared video news packages featuring interviews with students and faculty for “Branching Out” series. Managed, edited, and selected video elements for campus tour video. Shot B-Roll of campus for media library.
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Public Relations Intern
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Dec 2009 - Dec 2010
--Updated Social Networks to promote Reign Enterprizes events --Created and edited Promo videos on Social Networks for Reign Enterprizes events - Communicated with artist for booking youth and community events hosted by Reign Enterprizes - Corresponded with Founder to help plan events at local Detroit café every fourth Friday. Event called “Friday Nights at the Principle” - Designed flyers for Reign Enterprize youth event - Photograph Reign Enterprize events --Updated Social Networks to promote Reign Enterprizes events --Created and edited Promo videos on Social Networks for Reign Enterprizes events - Communicated with artist for booking youth and community events hosted by Reign Enterprizes - Corresponded with Founder to help plan events at local Detroit café every fourth Friday. Event called “Friday Nights at the Principle” - Designed flyers for Reign Enterprize youth event - Photograph Reign Enterprize events
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Marathon Petroleum Corporation
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Human Resources Intern
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Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
- Updated Human Resources Data and Records in Benefit Services and Recruiting offices - Assisted with planning Marathon’s annual Intern/Co-op Symposium Banquet - Critiqued new Intern orientation and intern recruiting videos - Updated Human Resources Data and Records in Benefit Services and Recruiting offices - Assisted with planning Marathon’s annual Intern/Co-op Symposium Banquet - Critiqued new Intern orientation and intern recruiting videos
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AVW Productions
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United States
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Director/Student Member
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Sep 2009 - Jun 2010
In studio and on location shooting. Video board/monitor switcher operator. Trained staff on how to use production and post production equipment and software. Researched, pitched and developed story ideas. Prepared video news packages featuring interviews with multicultural students and faculty.Helped reinstate the show “SAUTI” on Ohio University campus. Create show topics that reach the multicultural community on campus. Edit out of studio packages. Camera operator for in studio packages In studio and on location shooting. Video board/monitor switcher operator. Trained staff on how to use production and post production equipment and software. Researched, pitched and developed story ideas. Prepared video news packages featuring interviews with multicultural students and faculty.Helped reinstate the show “SAUTI” on Ohio University campus. Create show topics that reach the multicultural community on campus. Edit out of studio packages. Camera operator for in studio packages
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Multimedia Intern
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Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
- Contacted Artist for “Summer Church Tour” events - Created and edited Promos for Summer Radio sponsored events for Social Networks - Assisted Clients with shows. Including reading announcements and books on air - Collaborated with other interns to create a 15-minute intern radio show - Contacted Artist for “Summer Church Tour” events - Created and edited Promos for Summer Radio sponsored events for Social Networks - Assisted Clients with shows. Including reading announcements and books on air - Collaborated with other interns to create a 15-minute intern radio show
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Education
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Ohio University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Video Production -
Loyola University Chicago
Master's Degree, Cultural Education Policy and Studies -
Findlay High School
High School Diploma, General -
Loyola University Chicago
Master of Arts - MA, Cultural Education