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Chandra Brooks 3848 Hickory Manor Drive Suwanee, GA Professional Experience Creator/Executive Producer/Host Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasters (AIB-TV) , Atlanta, GA 5/10-5/11 “Stepping Out on Faith” ? Created/Produced monthly 30-minute show profiling individuals in the Atlanta community who achieved success despite the odds. ? Through compelling interviews, creative writing and working closely with Photographers and Editors- told memorable stories meant to motivate viewers. ?Generated Story Ideas/Timed show Anchor/Host/Writer 3/08-5/10 “In Focus” ? Hosted 30-minute news magazine which featured in-depth coverage of issues in religion and the Atlanta community. ? Conducted live to tape interviews with Nationally renowned Authors, Pastors and other Atlanta leaders. ? Wrote thought provoking stories keeping viewers abreast of local issues. “AIB News Breaks” 6/09-5/10 Generated Story Ideas/Wrote and Anchored daily 90-second News Breaks for this unique newscast. “AIB News” 3/08-3/09 ? Anchored 30-minute weekly newscast for the nation’s largest regional interfaith cable network. ? Wrote inventive stories highlighting local, national and international events. Weekend Anchor/Reporter/ Fill-In Weekday Anchor WFTX-TV (FOX) Fort Myers, FL 3/02-8/04 Anchored live one hour newscast for Saturday, Sunday and some weekday shows. Reported three days a week including live breaking news. Responsibilities included writing, editing and collaborating with Photographers and Graphic Technicians to create and report innovative stories for newscasts. ? Increased weekend ratings from third in the market to strongly competing with top two stations. ? Coordinated Internship Program for News and Production departments- interviewing and training interns who successfully completed the program and earned full-time jobs in the industry. ? As Senior Reporter and leader in the newsroom, mentored and trained younger Reporters who were later promoted to the Anchor desk. ? Created first ever FOX 4 Food Drive- collecting food and financial contributions for local food bank to feed hundreds of residents during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. . Weekend Anchor/Reporter WAKA-TV (CBS) Montgomery, AL 2/00-3/02 Reported three days a week and Anchored four half-hour newscasts for Saturday and Sunday shows. ? Promoted to Weekend Anchor after first year as General Assignment Reporter, increasing weekend viewership by 200%. ? Served as Interim Assignment Editor- monitoring emergency scanners, assigning news stories. Advertising Account Executive Fricks/Firestone Advertising Atlanta, GA 1/99-2/00 Spearheaded the development of presentations and proposals for current and prospective clients, successfully gaining new business and managing accounts grossing over $5 million. ? Developed local sales and marketing proposals and provided recommendations to clients, resulting in advertising campaigns that effectively increased sales for clients. ? Conducted consumer research and performed data analysis for clients to determine most effective method of selling product, achieving successful launch of advertising campaigns. ? Collaborated with Graphic Designers in the creation and production of print ads and direct mail campaigns to increase exposure to the consumer. ? Served as Copy Editor for all Advertising literature. Corporate Public Relations Intern Turner Broadcasting Systems, Inc Atlanta, GA 6/94-9/94 Served as Editor-In-Chief of company sponsored newsletter in Corporate Public Relations department. ? Conducted interviews, designed layouts and developed articles for newsletter resulting in the completion of a compelling newsletter that hightlighted vital community issues. ? Organized and distributed press clips and press releases for Goodwill Games- an international sporting competition created by Ted Turner. Education UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, Athens, GA Grady College of Journalism- BA Journalism and Mass Communications, 1998 INSTITUTE DE TOURRAINE, Tours, France Certification in French Language and Culture, 1997 Skills/Interests ? Working knowledge of AP ENPS, Digital Editing, Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PageMaker, Publisher and Internet ? Volunteer, Partnership Against Domestic Violence (PADV); Member, Mocha Moms, Suwanee Elementary PTA, former volunteer Atlanta Children’s Shelter, Boys & Girls Club References Available Upon Request