Tialena Evans

Mobile: (919) 520-0413 | tialena.evans@gmail.com

EDUCATION
University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Master of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication- August 2021– December 2022

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC

Bachelor of Science in Journalism & Mass Communication- August 2017– May 2021

SKILLS
Computer: Adobe creative software (photoshop, illustrator, premiere pro), Microsoft Office programs
(word, excel, outlook)
Other: social media management, creative & journalistic writing, customer service, leadership

INTERNSHIP AND MULTIMEDIA EXPERIENCE

Aggie News & Views, North Carolina A&T State University-
January 2021– April 2021
Anchor/Reporter
● Collect, analyze, and assemble relevant and newsworthy information into a stable story.
● Shoot, edit and compose compelling news packages.
● Partake in weekly editorial meetings and pitch interesting, newsworthy story ideas.
● Schedule and conduct interviews for potential sources.
● Interpret and present news stories on-air.

247 Live Culture Magazine, Los Angeles, CA-

December 2019– April 2021
Contributing Sports Writer
● Engage in weekly editorial meetings to pitch stories on current sports events and news.
● Assist in managing social media accounts to promote and engage more page activity.
● Seek out athletes and conduct exclusive interviews for sports features.
● Break sports news and current events via Twitter.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Farm Burger, Athens, GA-
February 2022– Current
Shift Manager
● Coordinate daily restaurant operations– organize shifts and record team performance.
● Ensure and measure guest satisfaction and efficiently handle customer complaints.
● Generate financial reports and assist in inventory management.
● Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations.

Assist Marketing Agency, Greensboro, NC-

June 2019– May 2021
Promotional/Marketing Ambassador
● Maintain brand awareness.
● Provide premium distribution to potential consumers.
● Promote call to action per company brand.