Summary of Qualifications
• Entrepreneurial spirit and drive with outstanding strategic planning, problem solving, analytical, and negotiating skills. Strong attention to detail & able to quickly grasp new concepts
• Creative with strong communication, team building, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Takes the lead in setting new business directions, policies and procedures, and encourages team to set their own goals consistent with business goals
• Ability to build, manage, and influence virtual teams
• Strong project and budget management skills
• Ability to complete projects timely and accurately
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Experience with Mac software – Logic, Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro
Education
FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY, Winter Park, FL
Master’s of Art in Journalism, Expected Graduation Date September 2013 GPA 4.0
• Coursework includes: Digital News Production, Multimedia Reporting, Developing and Editing, Research and Investigation Skills, Public Relations and Reputation Management, Legal Aspects of New Media Journalism, Writing for Interactive Media
• Produced content for print media, online media, and television, movies and Internet radio; Interviewed eyewitnesses of local stories to gain their perspective on events in the neighborhoods.
• Ability to express ideas clearly in writing, good judgment, creativity, self-motivation and curiosity;
Check facts and raise queries with a meticulous approach to work with an eye for detail
• Selected the most effective shot of a scene in terms of drama, story relevance or continuity; responsible for assembling recorded raw material into a finished product suitable for broadcasting.
FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY, Winter Park, FL
Master’s of Science in Internet Marketing, Graduated March 2012 GPA 4.0
• Coursework includes: Strategic & Integrated Marketing Principles and Plans, Internet Marketing, Storytelling and Branding, Strategic Internet Public Relations, Internet Marketing Campaign Development, SEO
• Optimized the visibility of websites and web page in search engines by editing its content, HTML and associated coding to both increase its relevance to specific keywords and to remove barriers to the indexing activities of search engines
• Designed and implemented social media marketing campaign for EMD Blog while integrating customer touch points and trend analysis while utilizing data analytic tools
• Prepared and constructed an online marketing plan and proposal for Heartprints Entertainment
FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY, Winter Park, FL
Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business, Graduated March 2011 GPA 3.55
• Coursework includes: TV/Film Production, Music Publishing, Management, Marketing and Media Distribution, Music Licensing and Exploitation, Copyright Law, Business Administration
• Researched, developed and presented full length feasibility study for music publishing company, including industry analysis, marketing strategy, and financials, in front of panel of industry experts
• Created profile of Orlando based music management company Wright Entertainment Group and manager Johnny Wright, including company history, accomplishments and accolades
• Wrote, produced, edited and marketed short film and music projects used as teaching aids and promo spots for local, non-profit movie theater and Orlando Museum of Art
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Awards & Honors
Course Director’s Awards (CDA) in the following classes:
• Principles of Managerial Accounting
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Entertainment Business and Entrepreneurship
• Entertainment Business Final Project 2
• Introduction to Management
• Leadership & Organizational Behavior
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Activities & Interests
• Self-Published Author/Poet
• Freelance writer and songwriter
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References available upon request