Amethyst L.

Holmes
@Amethyst_Holmes amethystholmes25@gmail.com (256) 417-2868

WORK EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

Digital Strategies

The University of Alabama, May 2012

B.A. Journalism, minor in AfricanAmerican Studies

Summer 2015 - Present

Athletes In Action/Cru

I write commentary, create media content and

resources for Athletes in Action staff members
ministering to student and elite athletes worldwide

Reporter

I covered breaking news, crime, local government,

entertainment, education, etc. for The Huntsville
Times and AL.com
Managed social media platforms and helped
facilitate record-setting local audience growth

Reporting Intern

Summer 2011, 2012

The Huntsville Times

I covered everything from local elections to

entertainment in Madison County, penned column
highlighting commendable community members
and led newsroom video production

Campus Life Editor

Summer 2009

The Crimson White

Adobe Premiere, Editing, Final Cut

Pro, IMovie, intermediate
photography, social media strategy

Fall 2012 Winter 2014

Alabama Media Group

SKILLS

I wrote, edited and envisioned news and feature

stories while I managed a staff of 10 reporters

PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
National Association of Black
Journalists, Online News Association
Society of Professional Journalists

ACHIEVEMENTS
All-SEC Second Team (2012) SEC
Community Service Team (2012,2011)
Division 1 All-Academic Team (2012)
ASPA Journalist of the Year (2008)
Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient (2008)

REFERENCES
References available upon request