Objective To secure a challenging diverse work experience ranging from entry to mid-level position that requires the candidate to seek hands-on experience in the liberal arts industry involving advertising, marketing, community relations, public relations or public affairs.
Education Jack J. Valenti School of Communication, University of Houston December 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Broadcast Journalism
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science
Technical Skills



Experience
PC Based:
Microsoft Office for Vista and XP, Apple Software, Adobe-Illustrator and InDesign software

UH Based Financial Software:
PeopleSoft® Finance Module

University of Houston, Vice President of Research. Houston, TX
Graduate Financial Analyst Assistant. 6/1/2010 – Present
• Create and process weekly HEAF/Internal Awards spreadsheets using PeopleSoft Financial software, vouchers, and purchase orders.
• Tests programming and software applications
• Update and maintain tables in Advance System
• Scanning, filing, shredding, daily mailouts
• Worked closely with the Development Officers in the Vice President of Research and DOR office
• Handling P-Card signatures
University of Houston, Prospect Management and Research. Houston, TX
Student Research Assistant 2/10/2009 – 5/31/2010
• Scanning through daily obituaries for former Donor and Alumni of University of Houston students and inputting into a data system
• Keeping track of documents via US Postal
• Essential clerical duties
• Assisting the Development Researchers
• Organized excel database of monthly mailings
• Councilmember Ronald C. Green, City of Houston. Houston,TX
Political Science Intern. 8/25/2010 – 12/16/2010
• Attend council meetings and provide notes for the office staff, stood as Recording Secretary
• Office duties that include, formulating coffee, filing, copying, shredding and opening the office
• Attending social functions representing the Councilmember’s office
• Registration drives, educational programs and attending election season events
Essence Music Festival, Essence Magazine. New Orleans, LA
Productions Intern July 2009
• Assisting with the guest during the festival
• Tending to the VIP area designated for distinguished personnel
• Assistant for the media engineers including audio, visual and performance check
• Social blogging, media relations, and handling community affairs within the New Orleans community
Activities




Past Employment Black Student Union President 2009-2010
National Association of Black Journalist Vice President 2009-2010
Keep a Child Alive-University of Houston Chapter-2008-2010
Houston Association of Black Journalist Student Affiliate
Good Hope High School Mentor 2009-present


Kroger, Houston, TX. Jan 04-April 06.
Starbucks, Houston, TX. April 06-April 07.
United Recovery Systems, Houston, TX. June 07-Aug 07.
University of Houston Recreational, Aug07-May 08
Walgreens Houston, TX. June 08-Nov 08