3919 Squire Tuck Way Pikesville, Maryland 21208

TaKera M. Boston Takera.boston@gmail.com (443)-759-0210

1919 3rd Street NW Washington, D.C 20001

EDUCATION

Howard University, Washington, D.C. Expected Graduation: May 2014 B.A. in Broadcast Journalism Minor Sociology FOX 5 News, Washington, D.C News Intern (Summer 2013) Attend daily editorial meetings Cover stories with Reporter Wrote anchor readers and packages TJ MAXX Owings Mills, MD Sales Associate (2012-present) AMC Owings Mills 17, Mill Run Circle, Owings Mills, MD Sales Associate (2006-present) Box office attendant and Cashier. Processed inventory. Recommended products to meet customer needs. Ensured quality customer service.

EXPERIENCE

SPECIAL SKILLS Computer: Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint Certified Course Work: Writing for the Media Radio Production Principles of Speech ACTIVITES Spotlight Network Assignment Reporter (2011-present) Prepare story packages, edit and shoot b-roll School of Communications Square One Student Council
Pageant Coordinator, Howard University (2012-present) Mentor, Howard University (Summer 2010-Present)

Howard University Bisonette Dance Ensemble

Member, Howard University (2010-present) Howard University competitive Men and Women Bison Basketball Dance Team; Halftime Performers) Assist in mentoring young girls and developing basic knowledge of dance

Hilltop
Contributing Writer, Howard University (2010-present) Howard University student operated newspaper Write articles for the weekly news paper

_______ Honors Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Alpha Chapter Fox 45 News Champion of Courage Essay Competition Finalist