Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

● Covers breaking news, severe weather and sports while effectively communicating with assignment desk, reporters/producers and master control to meet strict deadlines
● Shoot and edit captivating video, natural sound, and interviews for on-air and online newscasts
● Operate daily live shots with professional sound and lighting

KRON4 Photojournalist

GradImages

● Produce quality images as seasonal photographer for college and high school graduations 
● Work with team captains and assistants to provide great client customer service 
● Take test shots and PR photos before and after ceremonies 
● Set up backdrops and help students navigate to different photo stations

Photographer

Virtuous Lion Productions LLC.

● Film networking conferences in Washington D.C., New York City, San Francisco and other major U.S. cities
● Provide nonprofit and international clients with professional photography and video production needs
● Write, produce, edit, and narrate original marketing material for businesses and organizations
● Works on original storytelling from conceptualization to post-production

● DECEMBER 2016: Directed and produced documentary on healthcare in Ghana, West Africa for IASO Voluntours nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia, PA
● APRIL 2017 - Produced visual elements on multiple visits to Haiti for Solcef nonprofit organization based in Miami, FL
● DECEMBER 2017: Traveled to Puerto Rico to document the start of a food truck venture
● APRIL 2019: Documented (photo/video) travelers experience for Motherland Connect in Dubai & South Africa
● JULY 2019: Produced a full-length documentary for the Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated in Haiti for their 2009 initiates 10th Anniversary celebration
● OCTOBER 2019: Photographed award ceremony for the national organization Boys & Girls Club of America at the Pentagon in Washington D.C.
● DECEMBER 2019: Directed and produced second documentary on healthcare in Ghana, West Africa for IASO Voluntours nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia, PA
● JUNE 2020: Documented (photo/video) BLM protests & did a live interview with BNC network based in Tallahassee, FL
● JANUARY 2021: Going Home |GH| Ghana Part 2 documentary film is released

International Documentarian

Google

● Gained in-depth knowledge of Java, HTML, CSS and JavaScript
● Learned important core basics of web development through the Google Tech Career Training fellowship 
● Practiced the fundamentals of computer science and programming
● Worked in online group settings with other cohorts to complete programming projects and challenges that test coding skills
● Focused on Google’s efforts to help combat systemic racism and address the barriers it creates in the technology ecosystem by working closely with mentors and tutors from the tech industry

Google TEC | Web Development Fellowship

Oakland Unified School District

● Supervised and provided support for adult staff working in the after-school program
● Managed and met listed goals & deliverables of grants that support the program
● Observed after school instruction to provide regular coaching and feedback to staff
● Developed and maintained a high level of communication with the school district
● Participated in all OUSD Expanded Learning meetings for after-school agency managers and directors

Program Manager

Health Initiatives for Youth - HIFY

● Worked with the Community Site Manager from McClymonds High School to develop and implement a recruitment and retention strategy 
● Ensured that the Best Buy Teen Tech Center space is developed, maintained, and supported in line with the Clubhouse Network guidelines to support youth-directed technology learning
● Coordinated and work with volunteer mentors to support youth projects
● Developed relationships with school teachers, administrators and  community organizations

Tech Center Coordinator 

CORA Services

● Supervised group of middle school students for summer camp
● Provided daily instruction for students professional development
● Facilitated physical activities & team building exercises

Education Specialist

Universal Companies

● Submitted weekly lesson plans focused on Economics & World History
● Conducted virtual instruction through ZOOM
● Posted daily assignments for students to complete in Google Classroom
● Utilized Class Dojo domain as a way to communicate with parents/guardians about student academics and behavior
● Assigned students to breakout rooms to complete assignments
● Provided formal assessments to test the scholars knowledge

8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

● Submitted weekly lesson plans focused on World Geography
● Conducted in-person & virtual instruction through ZOOM
● Posted daily assignments for students to complete in Google Classroom
● Utilized Class Dojo domain as a way to communicate with parents/guardians about student academics and classroom behavior
● Provided small group instruction support
● Used daily CNN10 video reports to keep students updated on current events and important political issues

6th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School

● Designed effective classroom management guidelines that support the goals and development of student
learning
● Developed academic initiatives and prepared weekly lesson plans based on grammar, spelling, punctuation,
and journalistic writing styles
● Maintained attendance records and academic performance through online grading portal PowerSchool
● Taught from PBS student reporting labs to create different project based learning for a hybrid setting using Google
Chromebooks

7th Grade Writing Teacher

● Managed information and updates on the school website for parents, staff, and students
● Documented school wide activities and events for monthly newsletter publication and social media
● Interacted with local news media and public figures to maintain and improve the school’s public image
● Organized methods and strategies to involve parents and increase school interaction
● Created communication plans for the CEO and school administration

Communications Manager

● Facilitated and led activities to promote students physical, mental, and social development
● Prepared and implemented classroom instruction techniques for students academic achievement
● Conducted prep study skills classes for Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA)

6th Grade Lead Teacher

WKMG News 6

● Researched and edited segmented news reports for nightly and weekend newscasts
● Shot video and edited news content for daily noon broadcast on all platforms; including smartphone, on-air and online
● Worked with the Assignment Desk, News Director and newsroom staff of multimedia producers to coordinate communication in the field
● Assisted reporters by shooting and editing hard news stories from inception to post-broadcast
● Remained knowledgeable on the local community by establishing and maintaining strong contacts
● Conducted on-camera interviews for live broadcasts

Photojournalist | Video Editor

Award-winning global journalist, filmmaker, and educator with 10 years of experience in media, education and communications roles. Accomplished professional with strong copywriting, video production/editing, and photography experience. Excels at cinematic storytelling, facilitating journalism & writing courses, and operating industry-leading camera equipment & software.

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