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EMAIL: JTP5343@PSU.EDU
PHONE: 6106389888

EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania State University | Bellisario College of Communications University Park,

PA
Bellisario College of Communications | Intended Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism Class of December 2022
College of the Liberal Arts | Intended African American Studies Minor Cumulative GPA: 3.3/4.00

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE & INVOLVEMENT

National Council of Negro Women University Park, PA

Vice President April 2020 - Present
·Prepared and presented presentations that engaged members.
·Works with other executive colleagues to implement plans and policies to successfully retain members.
Black Student Union University Park, PA
Public Relations Chair Sep 2019 – May
2020
· Delegated tasks and objectives to executive board chairs to effectively promote and publicize upcoming events and meetings.
· Attended weekly executive board meetings and set up many events while promoting and publicizing organizational affairs.
· Managed the online social media presence of the organization while engaging with users and strengthening community relation-
ships.
BAMS (Bellisario Alliance for Multicultural Students)
General Body Member
● Attended career development events designed specifically for communications majors
● Connected with career professionals to gain mentorships and general skills

WORK EXPERIENCE
Lion Tutors University Park, PA
Manager Sep 2019 –
Aug 2021
●Provided consistent service and hospitality while distributing company information and resources to the general public.
WorkLink Sep 2021 - Present
Volunteer
●Assisted students with disabilities with daily college life
●Helped supervise and keep the class on track
RELEVANT CLASS EXPERIENCE
- COMM 360 RADIO REPORTING
o Worked as a producer to organize a radio newscast.
o Worked as a news anchor for a radio newscast.
o Worked as a news reporter.
- COMM 260W News Writing
o Worked as a reporter and found news stories
o Organized and held interviews for news stories.
- COMM 465 TV Reporting
o Worked on and behind the camera as a reporter and cameraperson
o Edited news footage in adobe premiere pro
- COMM 480 (Ongoing) Centre County Report
o Worked as a producer for a live newscast
o Worked as a news anchor for multiple shows

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
● Honors: Bunton-Waller Scholar Recipient and Division of Undergraduate Studies- Engaged Scholar, Deans List Fall 2020, Deans List Spring 2020
● Skills: Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Adobe Audition, Inception, Streamline, Producing, Reporting, Anchoring, Story Writing