University of Maryland- College Park Anticipated: May 2015 Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies
ACTIVITIES
Student Empowerment Project President September 2012 - May 2013 Lead 5 executive board members, organized directed campaigns and presided over the STEP program (Student Empowerment Project). Consulted the Univ. of Maryland's Student Affairs Office in designing specialized campaigns that resulted in an over 2% increase in the African American graduation and retention rate at the University.
Univ. of Maryland Student Government Association Letters & Sciences Representative, Academic Affairs Committee, Diversity Committee September 2012 - May 2013 Allocated the University's $1.3 Million to fund student organizations and activities Represented the Letters & Sciences (undecided major) undergraduate student body Implemented initiatives with fellow representatives to guide the SGA's policies and goals in creating a better environment at the University of Maryland
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Whitaker Brothers Video and Internet Marketing Intern Rockville, MD February 2014 - May 2014 Administered and controlled products' pricing, descriptions and details using the Magento CMS Analyzed market/competitors thoroughly and extrapolated pricing reports using Microsoft Excel Audited the e-commerce website and fixed bugs using HTML & CSS Designed headers and banner advertisements using Adobe Photoshop Conceptualized video clips and conducted voiceovers utilizing Adobe Final Cut Pro Facilitated SEO efforts through copywriting and blog posts
District Medical Supply Logistical Support and Product Management Intern Lanham, MD May 2013 - August 2013 Supported customers/ clientele through telephone and face-to-face communication Completed projects within a specific time frame by developing an efficient and effective action plan Picked and licensed medical products and verify product usage Telebright Corporation Video and Internet Marketing Intern Rockville, MD June 2012 - August 2012 Budgeted, monitored, and administered funds while developing fundraising opportunities Lead marketing of new project "Code 9" (child safety cellular app software) Illustrated advertisement campaigns that involved flyers, posters, social media, handouts, etc. Generated sales within the affiliate program