Chicago Defender
Industry: Newspaper
DescriptionThe Chicago Defender is a Chicago-based weekly newspaper founded in 1905 by Robert S. Abbott for primarily African-American readers. Historically, The Defender is considered the "most important" paper of what was then known as the colored or Negro press. Circulation: 16,000 weekly First issue date: May 5, 1905 Owner: Real Times People also search for: Pittsburgh Courier, Atlanta Daily World,
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Chicago Defender Employees
iRock Jazz.com 2011 - Present
Louis Byrd Photography & Web Design January 1996 - Present
Lawyers Lend a Hand For Youth/Chicago Bar Association November 2011 - March 2012
Chicago Career Tech October 2011 - March 2012
Central City Productions 1991 - August 2011
Calumet Photographic 2007 - 2008
Chicago Defender 2001 - 2004
The Chicago Reporter 1998 - 2002
N'DIGO Magapaper 1996 - 2000
N'DIGO NEWSPAPER, HARTMAN GROUP PUBLISHING, LTD. 1996 - 1999
Skills
Editorial, Weddings, Photography, Magazines, Social Media Marketing, Event Photography, Event Planning, Special Events, Feature Writing, Desktop Publishing, Web Design, Web Development, Web 2.0, Image Editing, Video, Video Production, Feature Articles, Social Media, Editing, Content Management, Media Relations, Blogging, CSS, Multimedia, SEO, Event Management, Newsletters, Mac, User Experience, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Image Manipulation, Video Editing, Lightroom, Digital Photography, Social Networking, CMS, Adobe Creative Suite, Dreamweaver, Photos, WordPress, Web Analytics, Facebook, InDesign, Photojournalism, Web Content, HTML 5, Advertising, Broadcast, Commercial Photography
Education
IIT School of Applied Technology 2011 — 2012
Master's Certificate/CIW Site Developer Associate Certificate, Web Design and Development
Columbia College Chicago 1977 — 1990
BA, Broadcast Communications
Bradley University 1974 — 1977
N/A, Journalism/Photography
Kenwood High School 1970 — 1974
College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program
Jakina Ado Photography December 2011 - Present
77three LLC. December 2012 - Present
Neiman Marcus October 2013 - November 2014
Neiman Marcus October 2013 - September 2014
Retail August 2008 - August 2014
Chicago Defender June 2008 - August 2008
Daily Egyptian June 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Photography, Photoshop, Journalism, Fashion, Magazines, Film, Styling, Fashion Design
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor's degree, Fashion Design/Merchandsing and Journalism
VARIOUS MAGAZINES AND NEWSPAPERS March 2008 - Present
Austin Weekly 2008 - Present
Final Call, Chicago Crusader, Citizen Newspaper 2009 - Present
Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism Social Justice News Nexus January 2014 - December 2014
Knight Digital Media Center 2010 - 2010
Chicago Citizen Newspaper Group January 1999 - February 2008
StreetWise Newspaper January 1997 - January 1999
Chicago Defender January 1996 - January 1997
The Chicago Reporter 1995 - 1995
Skills
Journalism, QuarkXPress, Newspapers, Nonprofits, Press Releases, Photography, Editorial, Multimedia, News Writing, Newsletters, Publishing, Writing, Wordpress, Facebook, Social Media, Video, Joomla, audio/SoundClouds
Education
Alabama State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication and Media Studies
Northwestern University's Continuing Education Studies
Help At Home, Inc. April 2015 - Present
Help at Home, Inc January 2013 - Present
Help at Home, Inc October 2011 - January 2013
Level- (1) Global Solutions January 2010 - August 2010
UPS April 2008 - December 2009
Chicago Defender 2007 - 2008
U.S. Cellular 2004 - 2006
RCN 1998 - 2000
Skills
B2B Marketing, Business Strategy, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Business Development, Customer Service, Retail, Mobile Marketing, New Business Development, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Budgets, Time Management, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Account Management, Management, Sales, Fundraising, Advertising, Public Relations, Leadership, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Event Management, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Word, Webmaster Services, Team Building, Training, Coaching, Volunteer Management, Social Marketing, Team Leadership
Education
New Horizons 2010 — 2011
Certificate, Adobe Dreamweaver
Chicago State University
BA, Business Admnistration
Robert Lindblom High School
ALPHAE RAE April 2010 - Present
VOCOLO.ORG April 2010 - Present
MTV January 2010 - Present
Crawford Broadcasting June 2007 - Present
Crawford Broadcasting January 2007 - February 2014
Dime Child 2012 - January 2013
LAKE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE March 2008 - April 2010
Chicago Defender May 2007 - August 2007
THE CHICAGO DEFENDER April 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Audio Editing, Workforce Management, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Radio Promotions, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, Internet research, Sony Vegas, Cool Edit, Event Management, Event Photography, Adobe Audition, News Writing, Event Planning, Editing, Social Media, Television, Radio Broadcasting, Social Networking, Online Research, Marketing, Radio, Broadcast, Entertainment, Public Speaking, Public Relations
Education
Loyola University Chicago 2010 — 2010
Purdue University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
BMO Harris Bank February 2015 - Present
Roman Warren Design January 2011 - Present
US Foods January 2015 - January 2015
The Appraisal Institute March 2013 - October 2014
Upshot April 2014 - April 2014
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt June 2008 - March 2013
McDougal Littell June 2006 - June 2008
Citigroup Global Market January 2005 - September 2006
Robert Mondavi July 2004 - December 2004
Chicago Defender 2000 - 2004
Skills
InDesign, Layout, QuarkXPress, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, Brochures, Publications, Editorial, Dreamweaver, Publishing, Logo Design, Microsoft Word, Creative Direction, Advertising, Newsletters, Photoshop, Catalogs, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Marketing, Graphic Design, Pre-press, Graphics, Typesetting, Adobe Fireworks, Flash, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Image Manipulation, Corporate Branding, Adobe Muse, Adobe Incopy, Social Media, Posters, WordPress, Banners, Art, Editing
Education
International Academy of Design and Technology 2002 — 2004
A.A.S, Computer Graphic Design
Illinois State University 1995 — 2000
BFA, General Arts
CBS Radio February 2015 - Present
CBS Radio October 2011 - February 2015
Chicago Defender February 2007 - September 2009
WVAZ Radio, Clear Channel Communications 1999 - 2007
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Advertising, Event Management, Public Relations, Event Planning, Social Networking, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Facebook, Media Relations, Sales, Management, Time Management
Education
South Suburban College 2011 — 2013
Business Administration, Management and Operations
DeVry University 1989 — 1991
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Chicago Defender March 2007 - October 2011
New Pittsburgh Courier 2004 - 2007
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 1997 - 2003
Johnson Publishing Company 1987 - 1993
Skills
Newspaper, Writing, Editing, Media Relations, Copy Editing, Social Media, Editorial, Public Relations, Journalism, Proofreading, Magazines, Public Speaking, Creative Writing, Publications, News Writing, Social Networking, Feature Articles, Newspapers, Blogging, Newsletters, Storytelling, Research, Press Releases, AP Style, Facebook, Web Content
Education
Point Park University 1976 — 1979
Chicago Media Money PublisherSouth Suburban NewsJune 2009 - Present
Chicago Defender January 2007 - May 2008
Toledo Blade 1984 - 1985
Education
Creighton University 1971 — 1975
B.A., Journalism
Leslie Jones McCloud January 2007 - Present
Crusader Newspaper August 2006 - December 2006
Chicago Defender Newspaper March 2005 - August 2006
Post-Tribune September 2004 - August 2006
Post-Tribune December 2001 - April 2004
Boca Raton News May 2004 - 2004
Edgewater Systems for Balanced Living 2002 - 2004
edgewater Systems 2001 - 2004
Aliance News January 2001 - December 2001
Chicago Defender December 1999 - January 2001
Skills
Journalism, Newspaper, Editing, Blogging, Public Speaking, Copy Editing, Press Releases, Editorial, Newsletters, Media Relations, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Social Media, Publications, Social Networking, Storytelling, Publishing, Proofreading, News Writing, Books, Newspapers, Web Content, Publicity, Advertising, AP Style, Radio, Magazines, Non-fiction, Photography, Feature Articles
Education
Indiana State University 1984 — 1992
B.S., Journalism, Creative Writing, Psychology
Leslie McCloud
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism
Chicago Defender Charities November 2004 - Present
Illinois Institute of Technology March 2013 - Present
Sengstacke Consulting, LLC January 2013 - Present
Cook County November 2004 - September 2011
Chicago Defender December 1996 - November 2004
Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio (On loan from NASA) February 1995 - November 1996
NASA / Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif. August 1988 - February 1995
Skills
Planning and execution, Microsoft Office, Documentation, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Public Relations, Research, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Policy, Project Management, Editing, Team Building, Analysis, Social Media, Nonprofits
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1977 — 1984
Ph.D., Physics
Caltech 1973 — 1977
B.S., Physics
Nicholas Senn High School 1969 — 1973
High School Diploma
Black Wall Street - Chicago May 2007 - Present
South Street Journal October 1993 - Present
Chicago Defender December 1986 - July 1993
Greater Roseland Organization March 1980 - June 1984
Skills
Artistry, community developer, Storytelling, Newspapers, Art, Books, Editorial, Documentaries, Film, Fashion, Portraits, Media Relations, Public Relations, Blogging, Press Releases, Social Networking, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Copywriting, Strategic Communications, Editing, Newspaper, Public Speaking
Education
Los Angles City College 1975 — 1978
AA, Public Relations
University of California, Los Angeles 1973 — 1974
undergrad, public relations
GoodPhoto 2000 - Present
Office of the Mayor 1983 - May 2011
Harold Washington for Mayor 1982 - March 1983
Chicago Defender 1978 - 1980
Skills
Advertising, Community Development, Community Outreach, Digital Photography, Editing, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Event Photography, Event Planning, Fundraising, Government, Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Non-profits, Photography, Policy, Politics
Education
Columbia College Chicago
Clear Channel Media + Entertainment June 2011 - Present
Real Times Media 2006 - May 2011
Chicago Defender 2008 - 2011
WVAZ Radio 1995 - 2006
Clear Channel - Chicago 1995 - 2006
AT&T 1990 - 1994
Education
Northern Illinois University
Chicago-based Reporter October 2014 - Present
DNAinfo.com Chicago September 2012 - October 2014
Chicago Defender January 2008 - April 2011
Skills
Media Relations, Journalism, Newspapers, Press Releases, News Writing, Copy Editing, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Editing, Public Relations, Blogging, Editorial, Social Media, Publications, Creative Writing, AP Style, Facebook, Social Networking, Newsletters, Social Media Marketing
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1990 — 1993
Bachelor’s Degree, Journalism, 3.1
Columbia College Chicago
Bachelor Arts, Journalism
UPS April 2008 - Present
Chicago Defender March 2007 - March 2008
Education
Chicago State University 1981 — 1988
Post Black - The Book December 2009 - Present
NV Magazine January 2005 - Present
The Engagement: My Phamily BBQ 2 - The film May 2006 - February 2008
Art & Ink Entertainment March 2002 - March 2006
Upscale 2001 - 2006
Chicago Defender 1998 - 2002
Vanguarde Media 1999 - 2001
CNN 1996 - 1997
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1998 — 2002
Masters, Media Management
Clark Atlanta University 1993 — 1997
BA, Mass Media Arts
Comcast Business September 2013 - Present
Comcast January 2009 - September 2013
Chicago Defender February 2008 - April 2009
Real Times Media February 2008 - April 2009
Clear Channel Radio July 2007 - February 2009
Clear Channel Radio 2007 - 2008
AT&T August 2003 - October 2006
AT&T August 2003 - October 2006
AT&T 2001 - 2006
AT&T May 2001 - August 2003
Skills
Direct Sales, Sales, B2B, Management, Marketing, Sales Process, Telecommunications, Training, Advertising, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Management, Cold Calling, Market Research, Customer Retention, Account Management, Solution Selling, Strategic Planning, New Business Development
Education
Chicago State University
BS, Marketing
DePaul University
MBA, Marketing Management
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
MBA, Marketing Management
Perfect Fit Fitness 2014 - Present
Chicago Hott Radio 2013 - Present
Clubsteppin 2009 - Present
BMO Capital Markets (Contract) 2014 - 2014
Ernst and Young 2011 - January 2013
J and B Media 2004 - 2012
AON May 2009 - August 2011
Chicago Defender March 2008 - 2009
Hub International fka (Personal Lines Insurance) 2005 - 2007
Personal Lines Insurance February 2005 - November 2005
Skills
Marketing, Social Media, Sales, Customer Service, Recruiting, Online Marketing, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Blogging, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Team Building, Training, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Entrepreneurship, Leadership Development, Human Resources, Administrative..., Employee Relations, Media Relations, Team Leadership, Online Advertising, Editing, Integrated Marketing, Underwriting, Reinsurance, COBRA, Project Management, Event Promotion, Salesforce.com, Property & Casualty..., Executive..., Event Planning, Marketing Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Outlook Express, Lotus Notes, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Event Management, Events Coordination, Email Marketing, Instagram, Contract Negotiation, Linkedin Marketing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
DNAinfo (New Media News LLC) December 2014 - Present
Chicago Defender August 2010 - December 2014
Johnson Publishing Company June 2013 - December 2013
Chicago Talks and Austin Talks.org September 2012 - December 2013
ComEd November 2011 - June 2012
UIC News August 2011 - December 2011
NBC January 2011 - May 2011
University of Illinois at Chicago May 2009 - January 2011
Black Star Project January 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Editing, Event Planning, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Research, Entertainment, Journalism, Blogging, Press Releases, Media Relations, Copy Editing, Social Media, Facebook, Video Production, Video Editing, Public Relations, Final Cut Pro, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, News Writing, Television, Editorial, Breaking News, Video, SEO, Magazines, Newspapers, Multimedia, Feature Articles, AP Style, Writing, Creative Writing, New Media, Broadcast, Marketing, Broadcast Journalism
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2012 — 2013
Master of Arts (MA), Journalism
University of Illinois at Chicago 2009 — 2011
BA, English--Media Studies
Marian Catholic