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EDUCATION

Howard University, School of Communications

Print Journalism Major      Print/Online Concentration              Photography Minor

 

EXPERIENCE

Research Intern, ERPR Group                                                       February 2016-Present

Create media lists. Research potential clients in the technology, communications, and finance industries. Create short-lead pitches and backgrounders on industry professionals. 

 

Editorial Intern, Fashion Bomb Daily                                           December 2015-Present

Create original content based on the latest in fashion and beauty. Utilize Wordpress to create 5-10 articles weekly. 

 

Production Intern, Capsule Trade Show                                          September 2015 

Assisted in event set at Pier 94. Acted as point of contact for all exhibitors and employed efficent conflict resolution for all participants. 

 

PR Intern, BrandlinkDC                                                                     August-Present

Create editorial clippings for a variety of clients including The W Hotel, bluemercury and Rent The Runway. Assist in the conceptualization and execution of weekly client and consumer events. Maintain the order of the office space.

 

Editorial Intern, Global Grind                                                           June 2015 - July 2015

Pitch and create content on the latest in entertainment, fashion, and music. Create articles, media playlists, and video posts utilizing Wordpress. Adhere to tight deadlines and attend daily editoiral meetinds. Attend and cover industry events

 

Luxury PR Intern, Alab Group                                                          May 2015- July 2015

Manage clients', inclduing Colette Malouf, Hook&Albert, and 'title of work', editorial clippings. Sample trafficking between designer showrooms, publications, and stylists. Assist in conceptualization, organization, and execution of press and consumer events. Create short and long lead pitches for online and print publications.

 

New York Fashion Week Intern, BPCM                                            February 2015

Manage editorial clippings. Sample trafficking. Assist with backstage production for clients including Jin Soon and O&M. Manage press at various runway shows and presentations for clients including Maybelline, Jin Soon, and Dr. Jart.

 

Variety Editor, Howard University's The Hilltop                             June 2014-January 2016

Lead a team of staff writers and edit their articles. Create a weekly budget of articles and media for the staff writers to complete. Research and create layout design.

 

Springfest Fashion Show Co-Chair, Howard University                November 2014-April 2015

Act as a liasion between the chair and the rest of the committee. Comunicate with 12 designers and supervise 35 different models. Assist in conceptualiztion of the show's theme and promotional photo shoots and materials. Organized show execution.

 

Fashion Intern, NicholeAlabi.com                                              June 2014-December 2014

 Research and create weekly mood boards for lookbooks and Outfit of the Day post. Scout locations in the DMV area for photoshoots. Photograph Outfit of the Day posts using a Nikon DSLR. Assist in creating short vlogs focusing on fashion and beauty.                                              

 

Skills

• Fashion GPS 

• Cision

• Research

• Reporting

• Editing

• Digital/Print Photography

• Adobe InDesign and Photoshop

• Content Management/Blogging

• Microsoft Office

• Wordpress

• Social Media Management