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Table of contents
RESUME
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Writing Samples
4 Cover Page
5 KATE MOSS X TOPSHOP COLLECTION TO HIT NORDSTROM
published on ALIVEmag.com
6-7 5 SPOTS TO SHOP STREETWEAR IN STL
published on ALIVEmag.com
8-9 A NEW LOVE
published in SCULPT Magazine
10 GUESt COMMENTARY: Knowledge from newspapers can empower youth
published on ColumbiaMissourian.com
11-13 ART TEACHER PUSHES STUDENTS TO DISCOVER THEMSELVES
published on ColumbiaMissourian.com
14 Keeping the Tunes Alive
published in Inside Columbia Magazine

Projects
15 Cover Page
16 JACK. Magazine
17 s c u l p t magazine

Marketing
18 Cover page
19 advertisements & flyers by rikki byrd

Event Planning
20 Cover page
21 Model P!nk: fashion for fischel
22 pastels & paparazzi: A spring fashion show
23 naacp, unit 6341 image awards

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www.rikkiybyrd.wordpress.com


Effective Writing Skills | Innovative in
Developing New Content | Basic
Knowledge in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
and InDesign, Wordpress, Blogspot and
Tumblr, Ecclesia, Wix, Constant Contact|
Enthusiasm for Research | Confident in AP
Style | Motivated Self-Starter | Fervent
Social Media Connoisseur | Works Well
Under Pressure | Ability to Meet Deadlines
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Recipient
Association for Education in Journalism
and Mass Communication Start-Up
Magazine Award; 2013
Recipient
Delta Sigma Theta Humanitarian Award;
2013
Recipient
Black Women Rock! Rising Star Award;
2013
Student
University of Missouri School of
Journalism Deans List; 2011, 2012, 2013
Student
University of Missouri Multicultural
Scholarship; 2012
Student
University of Missouri Arts and Science
Deans List; 2009, 2010, 2011
Recipient
University of Missouri TRiO Scholarship;
2010
Recipient,
University of Missouri Diversity Award;
2009-2013


Contributing Writer, ALIVE Magazine, St. Louis, Missouri; March 2014-
Present
Researched local stories that were relevant to publications brand
Interviewed sources and wrote articles on fashion-related topics
Worked with editorial team to produce online content for St. Louis
Fashion Week
Foundations and Corporate Relations AmeriCorps VISTA, Mission:
St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri; November 2013-Present
Created and executed social media plan for organizations Home
Repair program
Developed and wrote copy for organizations marketing materials
Researched and wrote content for annual grants
Editor-in-Chief, SCULPT Magazine, August 2010-Present
Founded and launched magazine to promote young emerging artists
Used Photoshop and InDesign to design and edit each issue
Recruited and managed contributing writers and photographers in
California, St. Louis, Columbia and New York City
Fashion Assistant/Intern, ALIVE Magazine, St. Louis, Missouri; June
2013
Prepped wardrobe for photo shoot
Recorded clothing credits for print
Processed returns for more than 30 items at Saks Fifth Avenue and
Neiman Marcus
Direct Client Services Intern, MBS Textbooks, Columbia, Missouri;
May 2012-June 2013
! Contacted major publishing houses, such as McGraw-Hill and
Random House to obtain due dates for textbooks
! Assisted account managers, who managed more than 900 schools,
with data entry
! Wrote articles for offices online newsletter
Intern, Inside Columbia Magazine, Columbia, Missouri; January 2012-
May 2012
Researched and produced content on spring/summer 2012 golf and
interior design trends
Interviewed local boutiques on 2012 prom dress trends
Wrote articles about local events
Arts Marketing Intern, Regional Arts Commission, St. Louis, Missouri;
May 2011-August 2011
! Designed flyers for events hosted and sponsored by the commission
! Created advertising manual for prospective interns
! Produced multimedia content for local artists associated with
commission
Student Reporter, Columbia Missourian, Columbia, Missouri; August
2011-December 2011
Pitched and wrote stories about local neighborhood
Produced multimedia content for online publication
Worked bi-weekly shifts in the newsroom and wrote breaking news
stories

WORK EXPERIENCE

SKILLS

AWARDS

@RikkiByrd

University of Missouri--Columbia, Missouri
Bachelor of Journalism
Minor: Black Studies
Graduation Date: May 2013

EDUCATION


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Writing
samples

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Kate Moss X Topshop Collection To Hit
Nordstrom This Month
POSTED ON APRIL 10, 2014 11:28 AM
BY: RIKKI BYRD on ALIVEmag.com
On April 30, the Kate Moss x Topshop Collection will
hit Nordstrom stores, Nordstrom.com and Net-a-
Porter.com. The collection is sure to be a
showstopper, proving how chic it can be when an
iconic supermodel and influential British brand join
forces. However, this isnt the first time the two have
collaborated on a gotta-have-it collection.

The inception of the Kate Moss x Topshop
pairing began in 2007. Since then, the model has
matured in more ways than one, making her
upcoming collection the most anticipated one yet.
My first collection was seven years ago, and I have
grown up since then, and things that I want to wear
are different, Moss says. It is a natural evolvement.
I learnt a lot from my experience the first time
around, so I didnt come in blind this time I knew the process.

The process, Moss says, involves hanging out with the design team, going through various stages of
sampling and watching the final collection come together. Her hands-on attitude proves why her
namesake isnt the only selling point; instead it is the quality and unique designs inspired by her
personal wardrobe that are the driving forces behind the collaboration. For example, a deep blue
colored fringed jacket, featured in the upcoming collection, references a jacket she owns that she
has worn to three Rolling Stones concerts.

Fringe is a continuing theme in the Kate Moss x Topshop collab, along with paisley, delicate dresses
and shorts. The collection is divided into four themesTailoring Noir, Balearic Dressing, Cocktail
Hour and Pyjama Dressingwith each embracing a touch of Moss elegance, power and grace.
Although shoppers wont be able to hit the racks until later this month, Harpers Bazaar is offering
pre-orders starting April 15 on its ecommerce site, ShopBazaar.com.

Visit Topshop.com to view the entire lookbook for the collection. Also featured on Topshop is a
Which Kate Are You quiz (were Cocktail Hour Kate in case you were wondering) and a video
series featuring Moss friends and fans gushing about their most memorable moments of the
supermodel.

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5 Spots To Shop Streetwear In STL
POSTED ON MARCH 26, 2014 8:26 AM
BY: RIKKI BYRD on ALIVEmag.com
Whether its Karl Lagerfelds use of
sneakers and dresses during Chanels
spring 2014 couture show or
Moschinosgraphic take on Mickey
Ds during Milan Fashion Week, its clear
that streetwear is becoming a fashion
staple. As we prep our wardrobes for
spring, weve scouted some of St. Louis
top destinations serving up the seasons
most wanted streetwear looks.

Swedlife
Housed next to Ben and Jerrys on the Delmar Loop, Swedlife features some of the haute-est
streetwear threads in town. The laid-back duo, Seth Feldman and Lucas Olivieri, are the
masterminds behind the shop thats no bigger than a studio apartment. But dont let the small
space fool you. The shop has a niche reach, becoming a favorite among skateboarders and cool
kids looking to get their hands on exclusive brands. A quick step inside and youll see just why
Swedlife has become a major player in streetwear in St. Louis, carrying brands such as Huf,
Diamond Supply Co., Dope Couture and more. 6338 Delmar Boulevard, The Loop, 314-932-5102

DNAstl
If youre walking briskly down Washington Avenue, you just might miss this gem. However, its
underground appeal is what makes it most attractive, as shoppers get their hands on exclusive
gear only sold in small quantities. It is no secret DNAstl has an eye for unique apparel. People
cant wait to get their hands on the trendy items the store carries, such as Stussy tees and
exclusive Jordan sneakers. What closes the deal, however, are the sleek red shopping bags
bearing the stores name which guarantees youve made the right purchase. 1308A Washington
Avenue, Downtown St. Louis, 314-825-5757

Blue Bird Apparel
Let the windows do the talking for this eye-catching brand. A quick walk by Blue Bird Apparel is a
fashion show in itself. The windows immediately grab your attention with graphic leggings,
Native American headdresses, dream catchers and more. Anna Friss, the designer behind Blue
Bird Apparel, is certainly presenting herself as a force to be reckoned with.


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Although the store houses several brands, its the Blue Bird label itself thats a must-shop
among ladies wanting to embrace their inner street chic. 6635 Delmar Boulevard, The Loop,
877-369-9348

The Vault
What used to be the frosted windows of RSole sneaker shop has since transformed into The
Vault. Undergoing new management in August, the store is for guys looking to get their feet into
something out of the ordinary. The store features some of the most eclectic goods around town,
from neon green to camouflage sneakers, to those with wings or metallic gold detailing. Lets
just say theres a shoe for every outfit inside this sneaker heaven. 6662 Delmar Boulevard, The
Loop, 314-721-7653

CLR-MNSTR
This eclectic shop draws you in with its distinct vibe before you even get a glimpse of whats on
the racks. Hip-hop music subtly bumps from the speakers while pieces from local St. Louis
artists, such as Bad Andy, Killer Napkins and Justin Tolentino, cover the walls. Once your
attention turns to the racks in CLR-MNSTR, youll want to adorn yourself in the outlandish
graphic tees by brands such as Slum Milk and Vacay. As an added perk, the store makes sure to
keep its items affordable, ranging from $26 to $70. 1300 Washington Avenue, Downtown St.
Louis, 314-241-1930

In addition to the streetwear shops in our area, check out online streetwear brands such
as Ilthy, PLNDR andSupreme which are sure to get you geared up for a season dedicated to
street style.



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Published in the 6
th
Issue of SCULPT Magazine

Marttise Hill is the man in the chair. On a cloudy day in St. Louis, he yells quiet on set in the hallways
of his alma mater, Clayton High School. The filmmaker is working with a dedicated cast and crew on
his newest film project, Prom Date Blues. Surrounded by family and friends, and a dedicated cast and
crew on the final day of filming, Hill knows that it wouldnt have been possible without them. This
project means much more than what viewers will see on screen--its a representation of Hills journey
in film. Especially since that journey started in the very school that he is standing in.


LOVING WHAT YOU DO
Ending a relationship doesnt come easily, especially when youre in love. But when its to embark on a
greater path and possibly a bigger vision, its sometimes necessary. That is where this story begins.
I was focused, Hill says when attempting to critique his growing body of work. When asked what he
meant by focused, Hill responded that he had just broken up with his girlfriend when he arrived to
Singapore, where hes been studying film since 2009 as a graduate student in New York Universitys
Tisch Asia program. Per his breakup, the filmmaker had fallen in love with something else. Not with
another woman, but a film that Hill says he ate, drank and slept. He titled it, Love, Guns and Amy, a
black-and-white western centered on a woman who has two men in love with her. The film has become
Hills favorite thus far. My girlfriend was my movie, Hill says. The time and commitment that you
put into a relationship was put into the movie. No cable. No video games. No partying. Just Love,
Guns and Amy. 24/7, 365, thats where I was at.
His portfolio is a growing body of work ranging from short films, documentaries and music videos. In
addition to Love, Guns and Amy, he has written and directed eight short films including Connection,
Four Bar Blues, New Billy, Boom and his upcoming project Prom Date Blues. In addition, he has
worked on 36 other film, commercial and music video shoots. Collectively I look at them as a learning
experience, he says.
The beginning of his experience with film did not begin in Singapore, however. It began at the age of
10 when he would assist his uncle with filming family functions. The hobby later evolved into a career
for the aspiring director. In high school he participated in broadcast journalism courses and clubs
where he says he shot on handycams. While attending Morehouse College from 2005 to 2009 he
landed a position as the video production coordinator for the colleges football team. While at
Morehouse, Hill also met his best friend Julius Pryor. Since then, they have developed not only a long-
lasting friendship, but have also fused together their love for film to potentially become the next
generation of dynamic filmmaker duos since Spike Lee and Ernest Dickerson.

WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR
Pryor is present for Hills latest project in St. Louis. Hes the producer, and this is just as much his
project as it is Hills. At the end of the day, nobody can do it by themselves, Pryor says, who attends
New York Universitys Tisch Program in New York City. Its something thats genuine because its
something thats not based around work; its based around true friendship. In their many
collaborations, the two filmmakers often switch roles: when Hill directs, Pryor produces and vice versa.
Prior to shooting Prom Date Blues, Hill visited New York to produce Pryors latest film Lovesong, which
they are now wrapping up the editing process and preparing to send to film festivals
When asked what the two have to offer the growing world of film, the duo says style and substance.
This is something they have been developing since 2006, when they shot their first film titled Noir et
Blanc (Black and White), a five minute black-and-white thriller about a schizophrenic man who
believes he has to kill his therapist. Pryor developed the concept and the two entered it into Campus
MovieFest, a student film festival that gave Hill and Pryor the equipment needed to produce the film.
Although Hill does not consider it in his growing portfolio, it is still a project that he says he is proud of.
Not only did it give him a realistic glimpse inside his long-awaited career, but it also sparked the
withstanding friendship between him and Pryor. Beyond the obvious support the friends give each
other, the two work hard to perfect their craft by investing what is needed to bring their films to life.

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PERFECTING HIS CRAFT
Hills films tend to develop, taking a short turn to throw off the audiences predictability, but still
rendering a sense of believability, which is what Hill strives for and what he believes Hollywood has
gotten away from. Although he calls himself a simple-moviegoer, Hill still has his critiques as a
filmmaker. Hollywood is safe, he says. He thinks that most Hollywood movies are predictable. What
he looks for is structure. Getting to the point of the film has to make sense, while still entertaining the
audience. It has to come full circle. Much like his favorite film, Mo Better Blues, by Spike Lee, who
Hill is most inspired by. He says Mo Better Blues is one of Lees most complete films.
As we sat and traded interpretations of films at a pastry bar on the Delmar Loop in St. Louis, it is
evident that Hill is ready for the film industry. He can critique a film, talk about the pros and cons of
Hollywood and name his favorite directors at the drop of a dime. While I called out film titles by Spike
Lee, such as Do the Right Thing and Red Hook Summer, Hill carefully and precisely critiqued them.
His passion was evident, pouring uncontrollably over each word and critique, you can tell that this is
what satiates his appetite for film. The man knows his stuff.
Spike Lee isnt the only director on Hills radar. The long list of directors that he is most inspired by
include, Penny Marshall, the Hudlin Brothers and 12 Years a Slave director, Steve McQueen. Despite
the heavy influence that these directors have on Hill, thats not to say that the aspiring director
doesnt have a mind of his own. In fact, his upcoming film, Prom Date Blues, sends the message of
finding yourself and being yourself.
In Hills words: Prom Date Blues is a coming-of-age comedy about a unique African-American
teens attempt to find his mojo with the ladies before he graduates from high school. The awkward
high-schooler falls in distant love with the prettiest girl in school and makes an attempt to take her to
prom. Its a typical guy-gets-the-girl film that Hill ensures all of us can relate to, but hes written in a
delightful twist. The uniqueness about my story is this kid is an old soul in a young mans body. The
main character is the son of divorced parents and lives with his mother. Hes a late bloomer,
attempting to discover what exactly a man is, without the constant presence of men in his life. Hes
smart. Hes quirky. Hes awkward. Hes human. Just like the rest of us. Its a personal story for me,
says Hill. The message is you love yourself for who you are, you be proud of who you are and then
everything else will follow. The confidence you have for yourself, the love you have for yourself will
exude naturally, organically.
Natural and organic, much like the love of film Hill found three years ago while working on his first
film in Singapore. Last summer, he returned to his hometown, St. Louis, sowing his roots, to not only
give back, but to also give more, to himself and his craft. When asked how he continues to grow,
producing more and better films, Hill says it is about betting on yourself and investing in yourself.
Thats the great thing about film school. You have the opportunity to take a risk, and the bigger the
risk the better, Hill says. For Prom Date Blues he has done just that. This film will be a marriage, of
some sorts, to the love of his life. When he completes his film, which is also his thesis, he will graduate
as a director from New York University. Through sickness and through health, to death do them part,
Hill and his camera will be hand in hand hopefully coming to a theater near you.



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GUEST COMMENTARY: Knowledge from newspapers can empower youth
Monday, March 4, 2013 | 6:00 a.m. CST
BY RIKKI BYRD

In 2011, I wrote for the neighborhoods beat at the Columbia Missourian. Each journalist on my beat
chose prominent neighborhoods, but I intentionally chose the least popular Douglass Park.

Most of the residents in the Douglass Park area are African Americans. In addition, the community is
often noted for its housing projects, poverty and crime stereotypes that often hover over
communities of color.

Week after week someone in Douglass Park is shot, a fight breaks out in a nearby park and a child
grapples with the ugly hand of educational inequality. And week after week, the youth in the
community read about these stories in their local newspapers. During my four months on the beat, I
made it my goal to shift these stereotypes. I believed that I had a purpose as an African American
female journalist, to give the little light that existed in the obscure corners of the Douglass Park area
enough courage to shine.

No, I havent lived in poverty. I havent experienced the detriments of crime or faced educational
inequality. Nonetheless, I am a first generation college student whose parents believe in merit. I am
the granddaughter of a woman from Little Rock who dropped out of high school during her
sophomore year to work, and of a man who marched with Martin Luther King Jr. These are the facts
of my life, but no one would know unless I told them. And when we dont have enough courage to tell
our own stories, someone else will tell them for us.
I found the light in Douglass Park by telling stories of barbershop owners and local politicians, of non-
profit youth initiatives and art teachers. I acknowledged their efforts because I value when news
celebrates the truth and those who shape it.

The Newspaper In Education program believes in the empowerment of communities and the youth
within them. It puts local newspapers into classrooms and bridges the consumers of news and the
creators of it. The initiative supports and promotes the development of youth as informed and active
participants within their communities.

In providing news to young children such as those in Douglass Park, we give them an opportunity to
know, engage and advocate for a better future for themselves. Weve put leaders, computers and
smart boards in the classroom. Theyve learned about World War I, algebra and cursive writing. Now,
its time to put in the things that matter those things that cant be found in the textbooks and are
happening outside of their classrooms. Its time to put in the truth.

In providing news to young children such as those in Douglass Park, we give them an opportunity to
know, engage and advocate for a better future for themselves. Weve put leaders, computers and
smart boards in the classroom. Theyve learned about World War I, algebra and cursive writing. Now,
its time to put in the things that matter those things that cant be found in the textbooks and are
happening outside of their classrooms. Its time to put in the truth.




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DOUGLASS: Art teacher pushes students to discover themselves
Friday, October 14, 2011 | 6:24 p.m. CDT
BY RIKKI BYRD

COLUMBIA On a recent morning, second- and third-grade students at Ridgeway Elementary
School rehearsed for a classroom performance.
A week before they had cut out words from magazines and pasted them on small pieces of cardboard,
creating what they called "headline poetry." Now, it was time for them to share their work with their
classmates, as spoken word.
Students walked to the front of the class, their untied shoelaces dragging behind them. After a deep
breath, the first student began to recite her poem. When she finished, her classmates burst into a
round of applause.
"These kids are loving it, said Amber Ward, an art teacher at Ridgeway. "We can't get them to go
home at the end of the day."
Through critiques, songwriting and lessons about famous artists, Ward motivates her students to
make meaning out of their work and to develop a sense of identity.
While second and third graders found themselves through spoken word, fourth- and fifth-grade
students discovered themselves through images. They cut out images, words and phrases to create
archetype cards describing who they believed they were or who they aspired to be.
Anxious to get started on their projects, the young artists grabbed containers filled with magazines
and began ripping out pages.
"Can someone help me find dead animals?" one student asked his classmates. "I want to be a hunter."
Lesson plans are developed to help students learn without feeling like they're learning, Ward said.
Before moving to Columbia to pursue a doctorate in arts education at MU, Ward taught at a middle

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school in Shawnee, Kan.
But teaching hasn't always been on her agenda. Ward, who comes from a matriarchal line of artists,
said her primary dream was to pursue a career in fiber art.
She had no backup plan, so her father encouraged her to pursue a teaching certificate.
Ward, who said she never had an art teacher to help her discover the value of art and didn't learn the
importance of meaning making in art until she was in college, now seeks to provide students with
opportunities she didn't have.
After completing her degree, she said she hopes to teach college students about the power and
importance of art. She's already began to spark an inspiration in a student not sitting at the small
tables in her classroom
Adair Stokan has been student-teaching in Ward's classroom for eight weeks. She's paid close
attention to Ward's teaching style and made mental notes on things she wants to use in the future.
"She knows exactly what she's trying to get them to understand," said Stokan, who graduated from
Columbia College in 2009. She is currently following in Ward's footsteps and pursuing a teaching
certificate in arts education.
During a recent planning period, Ward and Stokan practiced a song Ward created for her
kindergarten class.
"I'm a circle, I'm a circle," sang Ward, mimicking a circle with her arms. "I'm a square," Stokan sang.
Ward said her kindergarten artists are having a difficult time remembering the shapes they're
assigned. After several failed attempts while rehearsing the song, Ward and Stokan burst into
laughter, took a deep breath and began the song again.
"I did not do this in middle school," Ward said.

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Although she teaches the same skills in her elementary classes that she did in her middle school
classes, she said she's noticed that she's had to implement more patience and less sarcasm to help the
younger students learn.
"I really want them to become thinkers, to find the deeper meaning in what they do," she said.
"Because I think only through that meaning-making process that they learn."
By the end of class, students are remembering their shapes.
And Ward's learning too. She applies what she's teaching her students in her own practice of art.
In her recent sculptures, "Confessionals," Ward said she reveals the authentic version of herself she's
been hiding since childhood. According to her blog, each sculpture documents aspects of her identity
and the confession within.




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JACK. Magazine
FOOD.DRINK.ENTERTAINING. PIONEERING INFORMED TASTE
JACK. Magazine was created as a part of my Senior Capstone course
in Magazine Publishing at the University of Missouri. Each year,
seniors in the course are commissioned by Meredith Publishing
Company to brainstorm and create potential publications. I worked
with a team of four other classmates to create JACK.
The Mission
Our team wanted to develop a mens publication dedicated solely to
food and entertaining. Our catch: We wanted to approach it in a snarky,
Esquire-esque way that would attract recent male graduates moving into
a new space in their lives. Men with an acquired taste, who just needed a
few more ideas.
The How
Each team in our capstone was expected to select a design team from the
Magazine Design course in the School of Journalism, who would design
iPad and website editions, and a website. We were also expected to draft
story ideas, create editorial calendars and hire freelance writers to produce
the stories. We also created a 20+ page prospectus including our mission,
financial budget and advertising specs. At the completion of our project, we
visited Meredith Publishing Company in Des Moines, where we presented
JACK. Magazine to editors.
The Result
Our team not only received countless accolades from editors at
Meredith, but we were also awarded 1
st
Place in the Association for
Education in Journalism and Mass Communication 2013 competition.
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s c u l p t magazine
THE EVOLUTION OF AN ARTISTS MASTERPIECE.
s c u l p t magazine was
created in 2010 by Rikki
Byrd to give a platform for
emerging artists of all
genres to freely and
creatively express their
crafts.
The Mission
When Rikki Byrd created
s c u l p t magazine, it became
her passion. After realizing how
much she wanted people to know
about what she loved, she
wanted to give others an
opportunity to show and
promote what they loved as
well.
The Result
Since its conception in 2010, s c
u l p t has grown an estimated 19
percent in viewership and
readership. The publication
recently launched a campaign on
Indiegogo to raise funds for its
design programs, promotional
items and more.
The How
s c u l p t is published two to three
times a year and is hosted on
www.issuu.com. The publication is
produced by individuals studying in
the fields that they aspire to be in one
day. Internships are hosted three
times a year for editorial, marketing,
advertising, social media and web
positions. Contributing writers and
photographers volunteer their services
on a rolling basis.
Each issue has a theme and is
designed in InDesign.
A B
D C

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marketing

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Regional Arts Commission For the
Love of Cities Ad
As an Arts Marketing Intern for the
Regional Arts Commission, I was asked
to create an advertisement for the
Commissions event For the Love of
Cities. The advertisement was used for
email marketing and as the poster at the
actual event.

Regional Arts Commission
Luncheon
As an Arts Marketing Intern for the
Regional Arts Commission, I was
asked to create a flyer for the
Commissions Luncheon. The
advertisement was used for email
marketing.
Regional Arts Commission
Artszipper Ad
As an Arts Marketing Intern at the
Regional Arts Commission, I was
asked to create an advertisement for
the Commissions online arts
calendar that was used in handbills
at local events, newspapers and on
the Commissions website.
NAACP Graduate School Prep
Flyer
As the Press & Publicity Chair of the
NAACP, Unit 6341 chapter, I was
asked to create a flyer for an event
the organization co-sponsored with
another organization.




















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A B C
D E F
Event Advertisements & Flyers designed by Rikki Byrd
s c u l p t magazine Model Call
Flyer
As the Editor-in-Chief of s c u l p t
magazine, I created a flyer for a model
call that the publication hosted for one
of its photo shoots. The flyer was used
on social media sites and posted around
the University of Missouris campus.

20
Event
planning


MODEL P!NK:
Fashion for Fischel
In 2012, I was commissioned by
Mizzou Black Mens Initiative to
produce a fashion show for the
Initiatives annual breast cancer
awareness fundraiser. I worked
for three months with the advisor
of the Initiative to develop the
shows several details. I
developed model calls,
commissioned designers,
approved logos for flyers and T-
shirts, approved fashion designs,
developed day-of-show program
and acted as the person in charge
on the day of the fashion show.
The show resulted in a $900
increase in funds from the
previous years fundraiser, all of
which were donated to the Ellis
Fischel Cancer Research Center.


Pastels & Paparazzi:
A Spring Fashion Show
In 2013, I was commissioned by
the University of Missouris
Black Programming Committee
to advise the executive board in
developing the shows details. I
worked closely with the president
of the Committee to recruit
designers and approve designs,
obtain qualified judges for the
fashion design competition,
develop day-of-show
programming and acted as
person in charge at the show.
The show resulted in sold-out
seating and winning designers
walked away with cash prizes
and photo shoots with national
award-winning photographers.



NAACP 8
th
Annual Image
Awards
As the Press & Publicity Chair
for the NAACP, Unit 6341, I
was in charge of producing the
associations annual image
awards. I developed a committee
for the ceremony through our
associations campus members
and delegated tasks to each. I
developed seating arrangements
for invited guests, wrote press
releases, arranged entertainment
for the event and developed
decoration arrangements for the
day of the event.
The ceremony resulted in a 50%
increase in attendance, including
outstanding guests such as the
universitys student government
president and the Chancellor of
Diversity.