217 Vanboklen Street Eastover, SC 29044

(803) 807 7061 portia.simmons1@yahoo.com

Portia S. Simmons
EDUCATION North Carolina A&T State University B.S., Journalism and Mass Communication, May 2014 GPA = 3.79 Greensboro, NC RELATED EXPERIENCE Black Network Television Greensboro, NC Fall Intern Oct 2013 Present Wrote scripts and edited videos using Final Cut Pro for BNTs show The Buzz. Edited shows and movies, such as Loverboy and Beer Geeks, by adding the BNT logo and removing black video from the film so the content would be ready for air. Recorded a stand up for BNTs coverage of NC A&Ts 2013 Homecoming Parade. Edited video footage from the parade, which was aired on BNT. WACH Fox News Columbia, SC Summer Intern June 2013 July 2013 Assisted reporters on general assignments such as the Booker T. Washington High dedication, an arrest of the president for SCs chapter of NAACP, and fire safety tips. Wrote and edited my news packages covering a police captain termination and the opening of an adult activity center. Assisted with the Good Day Columbia morning show: prepared the morning shows guest and created scripts in iNews. WNAA 90.1 FM Greensboro, NC Program Assistant Sept 2011 Dec 2012 Produced the talk shows, "The Bottom Line with Dr. Bob Davis" and "It's A Matter of Your Health." Upgraded music for the station by logging new music into their playlists. Covered Meet and Greet with celebrities such as T.I. and Jarvis by creating fliers, capturing photos, and creating videos of the events. GENERAL WORK EXPERIENCE TPS Group, LLC Greensboro, NC Multimedia Specialist Feb 2013 Current Designed, edited, and wrote content for the companys website. Launched and managed the companys social media presence on Facebook and Twitter. HONORS Alpha Chi Honor Society, Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society, Deans List, and Golden Key International Honour Society VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES Greater Greensboro CROP Walk, Habitat for Humanity, Hampton Elementary Afterschool Tutoring Program, Hayes-Taylor YMCA, The International Civil Rights Center & Museum. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES JOMC Journal, National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), and WNAA 90.1 FM.