Resume
Work Experience
August 2024 - May 2025
USC Athletics - Student Services Media Specialist
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Spearhead content creation for the Student Services Instagram page dedicated to promoting student-athlete financial literacy and wellness, including designing eye-catching flyers and engaging visuals
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Develop and produce dynamic Reels and explore innovative content strategies to enhance engagement and deliver key wellness messages effectively
August 2024 - May 2025
Annenberg Media - Multimedia Journalist
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Produce articles recapping athletic competitions and athlete player profiles.
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Host of “The Talk of Troy” podcast, podcast, leading in-depth discussions on trending topics within the national sports landscape, engaging diverse audiences with expert analysis and compelling storytelling
May 2023 - August 2023
Fox Seattle News - Digital News Intern
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Wrote AP-style articles and clip videos on various topics for on-air or online publishing.
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Increased website and news app traffic and retention time by 75% with video and text-based
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Content.
Education
University of Southern California
June 2024 - May 2025
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Masters of Arts, Specialized Journalism; Annenberg School of Journalism
Prairie View A&M University
August 2020 - December 2023
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Bachelors of the Arts, majoring in Communications with a concentration in Mass Communication and minoring in Psychology.
Fellowships & Memberships
Showtime Network Inc. - Project Lead Fellow
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Mastering skills in marketing, research and audience testing, programming and development, and publicity.
National Association of Black Journalist(NABJ)
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National member and member of PVAMU Chapter, serving as Treasurer.
Brothers Leading and Cultivating Knowledge(B.L.A.C.K)
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Improving the presence of men on college campuses, the local community, and society. Contributing to male retention through mentorship and scholarship.