Essence Magazine

Industry: Magazine

Description

Essence is a monthly magazine for African-American women between the ages of 18 and 49. First published in 1970, it is the only magazine that focuses on reaching an audience of black women, revolves around the black woman experience, and has remained for a long period of time. Editor: Vanessa Bush Total circulation (2017): 1,055,117 First issue date: May 1970 Country: United States of America Based in: New York City People also search for: Ebony, People, Jet, Us Weekly, Vibe, InStyle, Nominations: GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Magazine Overall Coverage

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Essence Magazine Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Zeal Harris Zeal Harris Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Zeal Harris's Essence Magazine Experience 2002 - 2002
Job Zeal Harris Visual Artist
Industry Fine Art
Experience
Wallspace LA   November 2014 - Present
Otis College of Art and Design  May 2006 - Present
LAUSD Adult Community School (ESL)   2010 - 2010
18th Street Arts Center  2008 - 2008
Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles  2007 - 2007
Jack Gallery (Entertainment Gallery)   2004 - 2005
Wentworth Gallery  2003 - 2004
HBO  2002 - 2003
Essence Magazine   2002 - 2002
Nickelodeon  2001 - 2001

Skills
Drawing, Art, Fine Art, Art History, Painting, Storytelling, Visual Arts, Contemporary Art, Art Education, Mixed Media, Museums, Art Exhibitions, Teaching, Galleries, Studio Art, Illustration, Arts Administration

Education
Otis College of Art and Design   2005 — 2007
MFA

University of California, Los Angeles   2002 — 2003

Howard University   1993 — 1998
BFA

Robert R. Moton

Oyama Caviness Oyama Caviness Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Oyama Caviness's Essence Magazine Experience July 2013 - July 2013
Job Project Manager at Bottle Rocket
Industry Media Production
Experience
Bottle Rocket  June 2014 - Present
The Dallas Morning News  September 2013 - May 2014
The Dallas Morning News  September 2012 - September 2013
Essence Magazine   July 2013 - July 2013
Producers Guild of America  2007 - 2013
The Orange County Register  January 2011 - August 2012
Beachbody  July 2010 - January 2011
Creature Films of VH1   March 2010 - July 2010
Endemol USA  September 2008 - January 2010
GSN  2006 - 2008

Skills
Digital Media, Video, Entertainment, Social Networking, Documentaries, Storytelling, Producing, Radio, Television, Video Production, New Media, Content Strategy, Post Production, Mobile Devices, Media Production, Web Video, Digital Strategy, Editorial

Education
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Temple University
Masters of Arts, Broadcasting and Mass Media

Metanoya Z. Webb Metanoya Z. Webb Greater New York City Area Details
Metanoya Z. Webb's Essence Magazine Experience April 2006 - August 2006
Job Editor at Hearst Digital Media
Industry Publishing
Experience
Hearst Digital Media  July 2015 - Present
Globetrotting Stiletto Inc./ GLOBETROTTINGSTILETTO.COM   January 2010 - Present
Viacom/ BET.com   July 2012 - December 2014
Hearst Magazines  January 2013 - August 2014
Marie Claire  July 2012 - August 2014
StyleBlazer.com   May 2011 - July 2012
InStyle Magazine  August 2006 - April 2011
Glam Media  March 2008 - March 2009
Essence Magazine   April 2006 - August 2006
The Source Magazine  April 2005 - April 2006

Skills
Editorial, Journalism, Magazines, Styling, Fashion, Writing, Celebrity, Editing, Lifestyle, Blogging, Publishing, Copywriting, Social Media, Entertainment, InDesign, Facebook, Wordpress, Multimedia, Publicity, AP Style, Digital Strategy, WordPress, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking

Education
Howard University   2000 — 2004
BOA, Journalism/ Fashion

Benjamin N. Cardozo H.S.   1996 — 2000
Regents Diploma, Literature, Communications, Pre-Law

James Anthony James Anthony Greater New York City Area Details
James Anthony's Essence Magazine Experience July 2011 - July 2011
Job Photographer at James Anthony Photography
Industry Photography
Experience
James Anthony Photography   January 2006 - Present
Krave Magazine  July 2012 - Present
Original Productions/A&E   August 2012 - October 2012
Cineflix USA   2012 - 2012
Essence Magazine   July 2011 - July 2011
VIBE  September 2006 - January 2007

Skills
Photoshop, Photography, Digital Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Retouching, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Web Design, Image Manipulation

Education
Savannah State University   2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies

Jamaal Stewart Jamaal Stewart Greater New York City Area Details
Jamaal Stewart's Essence Magazine Experience January 2012 - January 2014
Job Associate Director of Experiential at Commonground/MGS
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Commonground/MGS  April 2015 - Present
Commonground MGS  December 2013 - Present
Essence Magazine   January 2012 - January 2014
Masco Bath  November 2010 - January 2012
Kraft Foods  April 2007 - October 2008
Church & Dwight, Co., Inc.   October 2004 - April 2007

Skills
Brand Management, Customer Insight, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Product Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Products, Marketing Research, Product Innovation, Marketing Communications, Nielsen, Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Retail Marketing, Business Development, Commercialization, In-store Marketing, Business Insights, Product Management, Strategy, Segmentation

Education
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University   2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing

North Carolina A&T State University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Marketing

Mark Sundstrom Mark Sundstrom Greater New York City Area Details
Mark Sundstrom's Essence Magazine Experience February 2010 - April 2011
Job Web Production Manager, Fuse.tv
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Fuse TV  January 2014 - Present
Fuse TV  August 2012 - January 2014
Fuse TV  June 2010 - August 2012
Essence Magazine   February 2010 - April 2011
Penguin Group USA  June 2007 - June 2010
Complex Magazine  August 2008 - October 2008
Vibe Magazine  June 2007 - December 2007
Vibe Magazine  January 2007 - June 2007

Skills
Copy Editing, Typing, Headline Writing, Feature Writing, Writing Skills, Social Media, Web Content Management, Content Strategy, Online Research, Twitter, Facebook, Music, Entertainment, Publicity, Blogging, Feature Articles, Web Content, Editorial, New Media, Digital Media, Content Management, Content Development, Journalism, Creative Writing, Publishing

Education
Manhattan College   2003 — 2007
Bachelors, Communications/Journalism

New York University   2012 — 2012
Photography

Villafane Ivonne Villafane Ivonne Westbury, New York Details
Villafane Ivonne's Essence Magazine Experience 2007 - 2010
Job Executive Admin Assistant at JPMorgan Chase
Industry Financial Services
Experience
JPMorgan Chase  June 2010 - Present
Essence Magazine   2007 - 2010
JPMorgan Chase  June 1999 - June 2007
Herzog Heine Geduld  June 1990 - June 1999

Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Administrative..., Outlook, Customer Service, Employee Relations, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Marketing

Education
School of Visual Arts   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Computer Arts

Walton High School   1986 — 1990

Montrelle Green Montrelle Green Hampton, Virginia Details
Montrelle Green's Essence Magazine Experience September 2013 - September 2013
Job Communications | Strategy | Online Media
Industry Online Media
Experience
WAVY-TV 10/ WVBT FOX 43   January 2015 - Present
JS&J Restaurants   January 2014 - January 2015
OrlandoSerrell.com   January 2010 - January 2015
Moguldom Media Group LLC  September 2013 - December 2014
Essence Magazine   September 2013 - September 2013
Teracore, Inc.   October 2012 - September 2013
Hearst Magazines  May 2012 - August 2012
Madame Noire  January 2012 - August 2012
DESHO Productions  April 2012 - April 2012
PETA  February 2012 - April 2012

Skills
Press Releases, Public Relations, Blogging, Social Media, Facebook, Editing, Digital Media, Newsletters, Publicity, Public Speaking, Editorial, Community Outreach, Research, Magazines, Media Relations, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Feature Articles, Digital Marketing, Photoshop, Speech Writing, WordPress, Crisis Communications, AP Style, Corporate Communications, Social Networking, Creative Writing

Education
University of Oxford
Thesis Summer Program, Political Science and Government

Howard University
B.A. Journalism, Public Relations, Graphic Design, Cum Laude

Habiba Abdulkhabir Habiba Abdulkhabir Greater New York City Area Details
Habiba Abdulkhabir's Essence Magazine Experience August 2004 - December 2004
Job
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Rainbow Room  October 2014 - Present
Giorgio Armani  December 2013 - April 2014
Armani Ristorante - Giorgio Armani   October 2011 - December 2013
STK Rooftop - The ONE Group   May 2011 - September 2011
Gansevoort Hotel Group  July 2010 - December 2010
MEGU Restaurants  January 2007 - July 2010
Seventh House Public Relations  May 2009 - August 2009
Lee Angel Jewelry   June 2005 - August 2005
Essence Magazine   August 2004 - December 2004

Skills
Fashion, Editing, Hotels, Training, Restaurants, Sales, Public Relations, Customer Service, Hospitality, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Office, Apparel, Food, Fashion Shows, Publicity, Payroll, Event Management, Event Planning

Education
LIM College   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Fashion Marketing

Queensborough Community College
Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Candice Hurst Candice Hurst Chicago, Illinois Details
Candice Hurst's Essence Magazine Experience January 2010 - May 2010
Job Digital Media Coordinator at Starcom MediaVest Group
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
TMP Worldwide  October 2014 - Present
Starcom MediaVest Group  October 2013 - September 2014
Grant Associates Inc  September 2011 - September 2013
Essence Magazine   January 2010 - May 2010
AT&T  May 2007 - December 2009

Skills
Account Management, Cold Calling, Staffing Services, Sales, Business Development, Sales Presentations, New Business Development, Sales Process, Executive Search, Proficient in Microsoft..., Client list, Google Analytics, Creative Director, Sales Management, Public Relations, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Press Releases

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communications

New York University
Master of Arts (MA), Corporate Communications, Public Relations and Digital Media

Roz Stuttley Roz Stuttley Greater Chicago Area Details
Roz Stuttley's Essence Magazine Experience 2002 - 2002
Job Senior Client Services Manager at Choose Chicago
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Choose Chicago  October 2012 - Present
Choose Chicago  2012 - 2015
Choose Chicago  2012 - 2015
Choose Chicago  2012 - 2015
Choose Chicago  2012 - 2015
The Field Museum of Natural History  February 2006 - October 2012
Advantage International  September 2003 - February 2006
Merry Green Promotions Group   January 2003 - April 2003
Apostolic Church of God  September 1999 - December 2002
Essence Magazine   2002 - 2002

Skills
Singer/Worship Leader, Special Events, Event Planning, Meeting Planning, Fundraising, Hospitality, Corporate Events, Volunteer Management, Social Media, Social Networking, Non-profits, Sales, Marketing, Lyricist, Contract Negotiation, Event Management, Nonprofits, Leadership, Email Marketing, Budgets, Management

Education
Northern Illinois University
BA, Journalism & Theater

Faith Childs Davis Ed.D. Faith Childs Davis Ed.D. Los Angeles, California Details
Faith Childs Davis Ed.D.'s Essence Magazine Experience October 2001 - December 2004
Job Arts Education Professional
Industry Education Management
Experience
EXPLORING THE ARTS, INC.   April 2013 - Present
THE MUSIC CENTER  August 2006 - April 2012
ARABIAN WOMAN MAGAZINE   February 2005 - September 2005
Essence Magazine   October 2001 - December 2004
Seattle Public Schools  September 1984 - August 1999

Skills
Leadership Development, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Teaching, Research, Program Development, Workshop Facilitation, Staff Development, Art, Program Management, Leadership, Public Speaking, Performing Arts, Project Management, Curriculum Design, Event Management, Nonprofits, Curriculum Development, K-12, Public Relations, Teacher Training, Art Education, Arts Administration, Educational Leadership, Blogging, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Higher Education, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Training, Management, Entertainment, Program Evaluation, Grant Writing, Non-profit..., Photography, Philanthropy, Social Networking, Grants, Instructional Design, Career Counseling, Creative Writing, Theatre, Strategy, Budgets, Creative Direction, Stewardship, Administration, Social Media

Education
University of California, Los Angeles   2010 — 2013
Ed.D., Educational Leadership

Loyola Marymount University
BA, Liberal Arts

The Sorbonne-University of Paris
General Studies

University of California, Berkeley

Kyissa (Markland) Jemine Kyissa (Markland) Jemine Greater New York City Area Details
Kyissa (Markland) Jemine's Essence Magazine Experience 2003 - 2005
Job Founder & CEO of Taty's Mommy, Inc.
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Self-employed  August 2013 - Present
Barnes & Noble  August 2005 - January 2013
Essence Magazine   2003 - 2005
Essence Magazine   2000 - 2003
Forbes Custom Publishing   May 1999 - December 1999
The Source Magazine  January 1998 - September 1998
The Village Voice  January 1997 - February 1997
Caribbean Life Newspaper   May 1996 - June 1996

Skills
Writer, Blogger, News..., Customer Service..., Secretary/Assistant,..., wedding planning, Editorial, Editing, Journalism, Interviews, Research, Blogging, Proofreading

Education
New York University   1995 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Major-Journalism and Minor Africana Studies

Cardinal Spellman High School   1991 — 1995

Dominique Hobdy-Olibrice Dominique Hobdy-Olibrice Greater New York City Area Details
Dominique Hobdy-Olibrice's Essence Magazine Experience October 2013 - Present
Job Freelance Web Producer at Women's Wear Daily
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Essence Magazine   October 2013 - Present
Women's Wear Daily  September 2014 - November 2014
StyleBlazer.com   June 2013 - November 2013
School of Communications  January 2013 - May 2013
Black Enterprise  June 2012 - August 2012
Howard University Bookstore  August 2009 - August 2011
Black Retail Action Group   2009 - 2011
Black Retail Action Group   2009 - 2009

Skills
Blogging, Copy Editing, Social Media, Creative Writing, Ap Style, Feature Articles, Journalism, Facebook, Public Relations, News Writing, InDesign, Personal Style, Fashion Buying, Fashion Blogging, Fashion Writing, AP Style, Editorial

Education
Howard University   2008 — 2013
BA Communications, Print/Online Journalism

Tiffany Miller Tiffany Miller Chicago, Illinois Details
Tiffany Miller's Essence Magazine Experience August 2008 - October 2009
Job Publicist & Digital Strategist
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Independent PR Professional   March 2013 - Present
Vidicom  September 2010 - March 2013
WE tv  October 2009 - September 2010
Essence Magazine   August 2008 - October 2009
Tyra Banks Show  July 2007 - July 2008

Skills
Content Strategy, Media Relations, Blogger Outreach, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Photoshop, Project Management, Web Site Production, Journalism, Social Media, Press Releases, Editing, Final Cut Pro, Omniture, Blogger, SEO, Facebook

Education
Northwestern University   2005 — 2006
Masters, Journalism

Miami University   1999 — 2003
Bachelors, Mass Communications, Journalism

Olivia Pearson Olivia Pearson Chicago, Illinois Details
Olivia Pearson's Essence Magazine Experience August 2015 - August 2015
Job Videographer & Editor
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Essence Magazine   August 2015 - August 2015
The Hilltop  July 2014 - April 2015
CASCADE  May 2013 - April 2015
Chicago History Museum  June 2014 - August 2014
American Girl  June 2014 - August 2014
Howard University College Democrats of America   May 2012 - May 2014
Smithsonian Institution  March 2014 - April 2014
Fashion Law Week   January 2014 - February 2014
NBC News  September 2013 - December 2013
B Mor Productions   June 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Final Cut Pro, Social Media, Facebook, Short Films, Film Editing, Screenwriting, Cinematography, Producing, Nikon, iMovie, Writing, Event Planning, Film Production, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Avid, Mac, Tumblr, Twitter, Public Relations, Editing, Public Speaking, Digital Photography, Canon, Theatrical Production, PC, Garageband, Celtx, Adobe Creative Suite, Vimeo, YouTube, Community Service, American Politics, Constant Contact, Black and White..., Avid Interplay, Final Draft

Education
Howard University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Radio, Television, and Film, 3.49 GPA

Jones College Prep   2007 — 2011
High School Diploma, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, A

Noelle A. Jones Noelle A. Jones New York, New York Details
Noelle A. Jones's Essence Magazine Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job Jr. Communications Associate | Translation LLC
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Translation LLC  May 2014 - August 2015
Omnicom Group  August 2013 - May 2014
Monumental Sports & Entertainment  January 2013 - April 2013
The Garner Circle PR Firm   May 2012 - August 2012
MediaReady Consulting   May 2012 - June 2012
The Hilltop  June 2011 - May 2012
Black America web   September 2010 - May 2012
Essence Magazine   June 2011 - August 2011
Bet Networks  June 2010 - August 2011
WHBC 830 AM  June 2010 - May 2011

Skills
Editing, Ap Style, Journalism, Social Media, Press Releases, Copy Editing, Blogging, Facebook, Final Cut Pro, Public Relations, Media Relations, Social Networking, Advertising, Event Planning, Web Content, AP Style, New Media, Social Media Marketing, Editorial

Education
Howard University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts Candidate, Print Journalism

Grady High School   2005 — 2009
High School Diploma, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Sean Mesidor Sean Mesidor Bronx, New York Details
Sean Mesidor's Essence Magazine Experience March 2015 - Present
Job Television Producer
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Essence Magazine   March 2015 - Present
Sports Illustrated  April 2014 - March 2015
A&E  August 2013 - April 2014
World Wrestling Entertainment  January 2008 - June 2013
Record Holders Inc   2003 - 2009
Temple University  2006 - 2008
Banyan Productions  September 2007 - November 2007
WYBE  May 2007 - September 2007

Skills
Television, Video Production, Producing, Avid, CMS, Premiere, Final Cut Pro, SEO copywriting, Digital Media, Entertainment, Camera, HD Video, Avid Media Composer, Editing, Field Producing, Video, Broadcast, Non-linear Editing, Post Production, Video Editing, Broadcast Television, Reality, Final Cut Studio, Production, Sports, Team Management, Media Production, Audio Post Production, Videography, Camera Operating, Music, Digital Video, Live Events, Aurora Browse, Edius, Schedules, Web Video, Multimedia, Production Managment, Film, New Media, Directing, Voice Over, Television Producing, Sponsorship, Workflow Management, Digital Photography, Branded Content, Segment Producing, Television Production

Education
Freeport High School

Temple University
BA, Broadcasting

Sandy Lawrence Sandy Lawrence Greater New York City Area Details
Sandy Lawrence's Essence Magazine Experience January 2000 - January 2007
Job art director at BTG designs
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
freelance  2012 - Present
Essence Magazine   January 2000 - January 2007

Skills
Photo Research, Art Direction, Logo Design, Layout, Graphic Design, Brochures, Image Manipulation, Advertising, Magazines, Posters, Editorial, Direct Mail, Pre-press, Branding & Identity, Publications, Corporate Branding, Creative Strategy, Graphics, Creative Direction

Education
SVA

Syracuse University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

Jovanca Maitland-Shelton Jovanca Maitland-Shelton Greater New York City Area Details
Jovanca Maitland-Shelton's Essence Magazine Experience 2001 - Present
Job Associate Special Events Director at Essence Magazine
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Essence Magazine   2001 - Present

Skills
Marketing, Budget, Celebrity, Integrated Marketing, Sponsorship, Social Media Marketing, Creative Direction, Budgets, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Social Networking, Media Relations, Public Relations, Press Releases, Publicity, Event Planning, Event Management, Email Marketing, Brand Development, Online Advertising, Direct Marketing

Education
Bishop Ford High School
High School Diploma

State University of New York at New Paltz
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Organizational Communication, General

Shannon Johnson (Godfrey) Shannon Johnson (Godfrey) Richmond, Virginia Area Details
Shannon Johnson (Godfrey)'s Essence Magazine Experience January 2011 - November 2011
Job Public Communications and Marketing Director at The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)   August 2015 - Present
Virginia State Parks, managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation   June 2012 - August 2015
Time Warner Corporate, Global Media Group   November 2011 - May 2012
Essence Magazine   January 2011 - November 2011
Reader's Digest  January 2008 - March 2010
Condé Nast Bridal Media   June 2005 - January 2008
Suede Magazine   October 2004 - March 2005
Macy's  March 1999 - August 2001
SGBA Productions   1998 - 2001
Rand M Productions   June 1998 - March 1999

Education
Meredith College   2002 — 2004
B.A.

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University   1993 — 1997

WG Enloe High School   1989 — 1993

Tiffany Martinbrough Tiffany Martinbrough Greater New York City Area Details
Tiffany Martinbrough's Essence Magazine Experience 1998 - 2001
Job Producer at CBS Television Studios
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Fox 5 (WNYW-TV New York)   May 2009 - Present
Rachael Ray/CBS Television   July 2007 - May 2009
Judge Joe Brown/CBS Television   2004 - 2007
Travel Channel  2005 - 2005
Oxygen Media  2002 - 2004
Essence Magazine   1998 - 2001

Skills
Final Cut Pro, Editing, Entertainment, Writing, Media Relations, Digital Media, Video Production, Storytelling, Broadcast, New Media, Television, Avid, Social Media, Video

Education
Syracuse University   1993 — 1997
BS, Television, Radio & Film Production

Angela Brangman Angela Brangman Greater New York City Area Details
Angela Brangman's Essence Magazine Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Freelance Art Director at Essence Magazine
Industry Design
Experience
Essence Magazine   January 2015 - Present
TracyLocke  November 2013 - December 2014
Pearhead Inc.   June 2012 - August 2012
Community Folk Art Center  July 2011 - May 2012
Connective Corridor   October 2011 - November 2011
Creative Arts Academy   July 2011 - August 2011
Kome Sushi Bar   June 2011 - July 2011
Vista Publication Agency   May 2011 - July 2011

Skills
Art Direction, Illustration, Web Design, Photography, Advertising, Packaging, Posters, Brochures, Social Media

Education
Syracuse University   2009 — 2013
Communications Design, Marketing

Syracuse University Study Abroad Program

Jamesville Dewitt High School   2005 — 2009

Alexandra Phanor-Faury Alexandra Phanor-Faury Brooklyn, New York Details
Alexandra Phanor-Faury's Essence Magazine Experience November 2009 - October 2010
Job Freelance Fashion, Style, Pop Culture Writer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Ebony Magazine  April 2013 - Present
Self-Employed  September 2000 - Present
BlackBook Media  April 2009 - January 2014
Essence Magazine   November 2009 - October 2010
Bloomingdale's Little Brown Book Magazine   July 2005 - July 2008
People Magazine  February 2005 - June 2006
BET.com  February 2000 - May 2001
Time Out New York  March 1999 - February 2000

Skills
Writing, Freelance Writing, Copywriting, Web Content, Fashion, Pop Culture, SEO, CMS, Reporting, Blogging, Fact-checking, Research, Feature Writing, Cultural Awareness, Feature Articles, Entertainment, Magazines, Celebrity, Publications, Editorial, Storytelling

Education
Howard University   1994 — 1998
BA, Print Journalism

Lycee Francais de New York

United Nation International School

Dorlisa Goodrich Young Dorlisa Goodrich Young Greater Philadelphia Area Details
Dorlisa Goodrich Young's Essence Magazine Experience June 2001 - June 2002
Job Certified Children's Etiquette Consultant and Publishing Specialist
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
The Delaware Valley School of Etiquette   May 2014 - Present
Grace Church In Haddonfield   May 2015 - July 2015
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia  August 2011 - March 2014
NAPCO  December 2009 - May 2010
NAPCO  July 2005 - December 2009
NAPCO  June 2002 - July 2005
Essence Magazine   June 2001 - June 2002
Essence Magazine   2000 - June 2001
Dow Jones  1999 - February 2000
Dow Jones  1996 - December 1999

Skills
Publishing, Publications, Copy Editing, Editing, Copywriting, Magazines, Proofreading, Editorial, Books, Project Management, Content Development, Direct Mail, Content Management, Newsletters, Content Strategy

Education
Pace University   1999 — 2001
MS, Publishing

Spelman College   1992 — 1996
BA, English

Anne Edouard Anne Edouard Brooklyn, New York Details
Anne Edouard's Essence Magazine Experience December 2013 - April 2014
Job Youtube Coordinator at Complex Media
Industry Media Production
Experience
Complex Media  October 2014 - Present
24 Seven Inc.  September 2014 - October 2014
Plenty NYC  June 2014 - September 2014
New York City Department of Consumer Affairs  May 2014 - August 2014
Potent Magazine   May 2013 - June 2014
St. Francis College  May 2013 - May 2014
Essence Magazine   December 2013 - April 2014
Complex Media  September 2013 - December 2013
Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA)   September 2013 - September 2013
BET NETWORKS  January 2013 - June 2013

Skills
Adobe Design Programs, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Final Cut Pro, Cannon, Nikon, Photo Shoot Production, Social Media, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Public Relations, WordPress, Journalism, Leadership, Blogging, Editing

Education
St. Francis College   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Osceola School for the Arts

Andrea Boston Andrea Boston Greater New York City Area Details
Andrea Boston's Essence Magazine Experience June 2005 - August 2005
Job Multimedia Producer
Industry Media Production
Experience
Self-Employed  February 2009 - Present
Ashoka Changemakers.com   February 2009 - May 2013
AKQA  July 2010 - October 2010
eMusic.com  February 2008 - February 2009
Okayplayer.com  November 2007 - January 2008
BlueEgg.com   April 2007 - November 2007
Travel + Leisure Magazine  January 2007 - April 2007
Entertainment Weekly  August 2006 - December 2006
Essence Magazine   June 2005 - August 2005

Skills
CMS, Storytelling, Blogging, Editing, Editorial, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Social Media, Proofreading, Research, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing

Education
Temple University   2002 — 2006
B.A., Journalism

Gia Peppers Gia Peppers Greater New York City Area Details
Gia Peppers's Essence Magazine Experience February 2015 - Present
Job NBA InArena Host & Associate Editor, ESSENCEFest.com at Essence Magazine
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Essence Magazine   February 2015 - Present
Monumental Sports & Entertainment  November 2014 - Present
Entertainment Reporter, Host and Writer   March 2013 - Present
kirshenbaum bond + partners  January 2013 - February 2014
CBS News  July 2012 - January 2013
Urban World Film Festival   2013 - 2013
ABC Television  January 2012 - May 2012
New Jersey Network  October 2011 - May 2012
BET  2010 - 2012
The Wendy Williams Show  January 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Blogging, Social Media Relations, Performing Arts, Dance Instruction, Singing, Musical Theatre, Photography, iMovie, Tumblr, Video Production, Video Editing, Entertainment, YouTube, Acting, Creative Writing, Facebook, New Media, Radio, Social Networking, Editing, Journalism, Mac, Multimedia, Wordpress, Dance, Television, Garageband, Proofreading, Producing, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Social Media, Storytelling, WordPress, Advertising, Final Cut Pro, Broadcast, Video

Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick   2008 — 2012
BA, Journalism and Media Studies

WEEN Academy   2011 — 2011
WEEN Academy Certification, Entertainment Media

St. John's College High School   2004 — 2008
High School Diploma

Nichol T. Whiteman Nichol T. Whiteman Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Nichol T. Whiteman's Essence Magazine Experience September 1999 - October 2000
Job Executive Director Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Los Angeles Dodgers  September 2013 - Present
College Summit  April 2013 - August 2013
LA's Promise (formerly MLA Partner Schools)   March 2011 - March 2013
Jackie Robinson Foundation  June 2006 - May 2011
PUBLISHING COMPANY/ BLACK ENTERPRISE MAGAZINE   October 2000 - June 2006
Essence Magazine   September 1999 - October 2000
JP Morgan Chase  July 1998 - August 1999

Skills
Public Relations, Fundraising, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Program Development, Event Management, Marketing, Program Management, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Leadership, Management, Research, Advertising, Business Development, Recruiting, Proposal Writing, Project Management, Business Strategy, Event Planning

Education
Spelman College   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Economics

University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management

Kimberley D. Trotman, MPA Kimberley D. Trotman, MPA Greater New York City Area Details
Kimberley D. Trotman, MPA's Essence Magazine Experience January 2000 - February 2005
Job Operations Associate at Achievement First
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Achievement First  May 2014 - Present
St. Stephen & St. Martin's Episcopal Church   September 2008 - Present
Long Island University  January 2012 - May 2013
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz   January 2012 - March 2012
The Newsweek Daily Beast Company  June 2010 - May 2011
Ziff Davis Media  April 2006 - July 2008
Time Inc  February 2005 - January 2006
Essence Magazine   January 2000 - February 2005
Applied Interactive Media, LLC   February 1997 - January 2000

Skills
Acquisition Marketing, Budgeting, Direct Mail/Email, Online Advertising, Project Management, Market Research, Negotiation, Newsletters, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Social Networking, Non-profits, Editing, Advertising, Public Speaking

Education
Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus   2010 — 2013
MPA, Public Administration, Non-Profit Management, 3.94

Danielle Belton Danielle Belton Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Danielle Belton's Essence Magazine Experience January 2012 - June 2012
Job Associate Editor at The Root
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Root  March 2015 - Present
The Black Snob   August 2007 - March 2015
Advancement Project  January 2014 - February 2015
Clutch Magazine Online   June 2012 - 2015
Self-Employed  January 2007 - 2015
Mad Cow Productions  September 2012 - January 2013
Essence Magazine   January 2012 - June 2012
Mad Cow Productions  November 2011 - December 2011
TheLoop21.com  November 2010 - June 2011
New Security Action   October 2009 - April 2010

Skills
Writing, Editing, Illustration, Singing, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Reporting & Analysis, New Media Consulting, Storytelling, Social Media, New Media, Blogging, Television, Public Relations, Entertainment, Video

Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville   1996 — 1999
BA, Journalism, English

Nihema Savory, MS Nihema Savory, MS Bedford, Texas Details
Nihema Savory, MS's Essence Magazine Experience September 2005 - April 2006
Job Leader/Writer/Customer Service Specialist
Industry Architecture & Planning
Experience
MechoShade Systems, Inc.   March 2010 - August 2013
Alitalia Compagnia Aerea Italiana SpA  January 2007 - January 2009
Essence Magazine   September 2005 - April 2006

Skills
Customer Service, Leadership, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Leading Change, Change Management, Writing, Speech Writing, Creative Writing, Journalism, Fashion, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Retention, Customer Engagement, Social Media, Problem Solving, Creative Writer, Creative Problem Solving, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Apparel, Strategic Thinking, Collaborative Leadership, Collaboration Solutions, Ethics, Team-oriented, Organizational..., Organizational..., Transition Management, Strategy Alignment, Freelance Writing, Styling, Event Planning, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Communication, Brand Development, Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Business Process..., New Business Development, Outlook, Data Entry, Benefits Administration

Education
Mercy College   2011 — 2012
Master's degree, Organizational Leadership, 4.0

Mercy College   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism

Gregory B. Caldwell Gregory B. Caldwell New York, New York Details
Gregory B. Caldwell's Essence Magazine Experience August 2012 - March 2013
Job Program Manager at Sound Business, Inc. College and Career Preparatory Institute
Industry Media Production
Experience
Sound Business, Inc. College and Career Preparatory Institute   September 2013 - Present
Gillard - Jones Agency   May 2007 - Present
Carlton Jones   January 2006 - Present
The SOL Studios   March 2013 - August 2013
Essence Magazine   August 2012 - March 2013
Roger JosephNew York,/PARIS   February 2005 - September 2012
GHOSTS of MANHATTAN   July 2012 - August 2012
Schomburg Center for Research   February 2012 - April 2012
National Black Arts Festival  January 2002 - January 2005

Skills
Lyrics, Editorial, Percussion, Drama, Transcribing, Music Supervision, Poetry, Classical, Art, Editing, Creative Writing, Public Relations, Event Management, Music, Event Planning, Styling, Fashion, Fashion Shows, Festivals, Publicity, Film, Wardrobe, Entertainment, Theatre, Celebrity, Blogging, Talent Booking, Photo Shoots, Acting, Casting, Trend Forecasting

Education
Morehouse College   1988 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

Janine Cotte Janine Cotte Greater New York City Area Details
Janine Cotte's Essence Magazine Experience December 2010 - January 2011
Job Marketing and Advertising Professional
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
United Airlines  June 2012 - Present
Essence Magazine   December 2010 - January 2011
JPMorgan Chase  March 2010 - December 2010
Cox Enterprises  July 2008 - February 2010
MTV Networks  September 2007 - December 2007
msnbc.com  September 2006 - December 2006

Skills
Microsoft Office, Adobe, Expenses

Education
Seton Hall University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Communication

Jacob Serlen Jacob Serlen Greater New York City Area Details
Jacob Serlen's Essence Magazine Experience July 2015 - July 2015
Job Editor at Back Roads Entertainment
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Back Roads Entertainment  August 2015 - Present
Essence Magazine   July 2015 - July 2015
Diga LLC  April 2015 - July 2015
College Humor  March 2015 - March 2015
Back Roads Entertainment  December 2014 - February 2015
Big Energy Productions  August 2014 - December 2014
Zig Zag Productions  March 2014 - July 2014
MTV 2   January 2014 - March 2014
Zig Zag Productions  October 2013 - December 2013
Optomen Television  August 2013 - October 2013

Skills
Final Cut Pro, Avid, Video Production, Editing, Film, Television, Video, Avid Media Composer, DVD Studio Pro, Post Production, Television Production, Encoding, Documentary, Reality, Video Editing, Shooting, Film Production, Documentaries, Producing, Final Cut Studio, Creative Writing, Comedy, HD Video

Education
Ithaca College   2000 — 2004
Cinema and Photography, Film Production

CB West   1997 — 2000

Dawn M. Baskerville Dawn M. Baskerville Brooklyn, New York Details
Dawn M. Baskerville's Essence Magazine Experience February 2007 - March 2011
Job Awardwinning Media Executive, Content Creator and Editor and Brand Strategist
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Polished Pearl Media LLC   April 2011 - Present
Essence Magazine   February 2007 - March 2011
Essence Magazine   November 2005 - February 2007

Skills
Magazines, Journalism, Blogging, Publishing, Publications, AP Style, New Media, Editing, Digital Media, Media Relations, Social Media, Television, Strategic Communications, Digital Strategy, Facebook

Education
Columbia University
MS, Journalism

New York University
BA, Journalism

Janice K. Bryant Janice K. Bryant Greater New York City Area Details
Janice K. Bryant's Essence Magazine Experience January 2006 - December 2008
Job Freelance Copy Editor
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Martha Stewart Weddings, Reader's Digest, Penguin Books, Vanity Fair, shebooks   2012 - Present
Reader's Digest  September 2010 - June 2012
Uptown and Interview magazines   October 2009 - November 2010
Fortune Society  June 2009 - December 2009
Essence Magazine   January 2006 - December 2008
City of New York, Administration for Children's Services   2005 - 2008
Essence Magazine   January 1995 - March 2006
WBAI Radio  1995 - 2005
WBAI  1995 - 2005
Open Court   1993 - 1994

Skills
Editing, Editorial, InCopy, InDesign, Copy Editing, Magazines, Publicity, Facebook, Music, Publications

Education
Northern Illinois University   1974 — 1977
M.A., Journalism

University of Illinois at Chicago   1972 — 1974
BA, English Education

Kaila Reed Kaila Reed Greater New York City Area Details
Kaila Reed's Essence Magazine Experience August 2013 - January 2015
Job Integrated Marketing Assistant at Essence Magazine
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Essence Magazine   August 2013 - January 2015
Verve Management   July 2012 - December 2014
Omerge Alliances   July 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Outlook, Hootsuite, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, PowerPoint, Social Media, Pinterest, Social Media Engagement, Twitter, Writing, LinkedIn, Excel, Google Analytics, Editorial Content, Research, SEO, Photoshop, Blogging, Press Releases, Community Outreach, Web Content Optimization, Organization, Web Content, Creative Writing, Web Analytics, Event Planning, Social Networking, Music Industry, Administrative Work

Education
Syracuse University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English and Textual Studies, Class of 2012

Imani Brammer Imani Brammer Greater New York City Area Details
Imani Brammer's Essence Magazine Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Editorial Digital Content Creator (Intern) at Essence Magazine
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Essence Magazine   June 2015 - Present
TAI LIFE MEDIA LLC.   November 2014 - Present
BuzzFeed  July 2014 - Present
Wanna Know?   March 2012 - Present
Al-Fanar Media   February 2014 - February 2014
Reporting Morocco   September 2013 - November 2013
Sinuous Magazine   December 2012 - December 2012
VIC Radio  September 2012 - December 2012
The Ithacan  September 2012 - December 2012
Petals-N-Belles   June 2012 - September 2012

Skills
Blogging, WordPress, Social Media, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Data Entry, Public Speaking, Spoken Word, Acting, Final Cut Pro, Editing, Research, Magazines, Facebook

Education
Ithaca College   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

Center for Cross Cultural Learning, Rabat, Morocco   2013 — 2013
Journalism, Fall Semester, Senior Year

Marc Griffin Marc Griffin Greater New York City Area Details
Marc Griffin's Essence Magazine Experience 2004 - 2006
Job Founder at Archaea Mass
Industry Design
Experience
Archaea Mass   April 2012 - Present
New York City College of Technology  January 2012 - Present
MetaFoundry   February 2007 - April 2010
Time Inc./Essence Magazine   2004 - 2007
Essence Magazine   2004 - 2006
Elle Decor  2004 - 2005
Latina Media Ventures  2003 - 2005
Fusion Creative Design, Inc.   February 1999 - January 2002

Skills
Graphic Design, Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, Typography, InDesign, Publishing, Creative Strategy, Brand Development, Corporate Branding, Branding & Identity, Mac, Concept Development, Graphics, Strategy, Visual Communication, Layout, Photography, Art Direction, E-commerce, Information Architecture, Film, Interaction Design, Web Design

Education
Howard University   1994 — 1997
BFA, Design, Photography

St. Pius X High School   1986 — 1989

Andrew Bass Jr Andrew Bass Jr Greater New York City Area Details
Andrew Bass Jr's Essence Magazine Experience 1999 - 2001
Job Art & Production Manager/Art Director at RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.)
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.)   April 2014 - Present
Haymarket Media US  April 2012 - April 2014
Straight Design LLC   January 2007 - December 2013
CUNY New York City College of Technology  2005 - 2012
Nielsen  2001 - 2005
Essence Magazine   1999 - 2001
CMP Media  1998 - 1998
Essence Communications/IO Publications   1995 - 1998

Skills
Logo Design, Logo Development, Brand Development, Publications, Annual Report Design, Print Collateral, Web Design, Visual Communication, Marketing Communications, Graphic Design, Branding & Identity, Brochures, Experienced Speaker, Art Direction, Annual Reports, Collateral, Layout, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Direction, Graphics, Illustrator, Magazines, Typography, Art, Advertising, Illustration

Education
Pratt Institute   1986 — 1989
BFA, Communications Design

CUNY New York City College of Technology   1985 — 1986
Art & Advertising Design

Kylee Coney Kylee Coney Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Kylee Coney's Essence Magazine Experience June 2012 - August 2012
Job
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Woodrow Wilson High School  August 2015 - Present
Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy  August 2014 - July 2015
Examiner.com  October 2014 - January 2015
Chicago Public Schools  August 2013 - June 2014
Chicago Teaching Fellows  May 2013 - June 2014
Sister 2 Sister Magazine  January 2013 - March 2014
The Washington Post Express  January 2013 - April 2013
The Hilltop  August 2012 - September 2012
Essence Magazine   June 2012 - August 2012
The Hilltop  May 2011 - May 2012

Skills
Copy Editing, Social Media, Photography, Editorial, InDesign, Storytelling, Photoshop, Digital Photography, Film Photography, Online Journalism, Editing, Research, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Journalism, Writing

Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Education   2015 — 2016
Master of Science (MS), Secondary Educational Studies

Howard University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Print/Online Journalism

Herbert Willis Herbert Willis Greater New York City Area Details
Herbert Willis's Essence Magazine Experience September 2008 - May 2010
Job Design Professional
Industry Internet
Experience
West Elm  April 2013 - May 2013
Condé Nast Traveler Magazine  February 2013 - March 2013
Essence.com  February 2011 - November 2012
Time.com  November 2010 - February 2011
Essence Magazine   September 2008 - May 2010
People Magazine  June 2009 - June 2009
Blue Flame Agency I Bad Boy Worldwide   April 2009 - April 2009
Vogue Magazine  August 2008 - September 2008
Glamour Magazine  June 2002 - June 2008

Skills
Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, HTML, CSS, Graphic Design, Web Design, User Interface Design, Typography, Newsletters, Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, Logo Design, Mac

Education
School of Visual Arts   1998 — 2002
BFA, Illustration

Michele J. Griffin Michele J. Griffin Newark, New Jersey Details
Michele J. Griffin's Essence Magazine Experience April 1995 - November 2008
Job Director of Marketing & Development at Marion P. Thomas Charter School
Industry Philanthropy
Experience
Marion P. Thomas Charter School  August 2009 - Present
Hillsborough Public Library Advisory Board   2009 - 2011
(self employed)   December 2008 - August 2009
Essence Magazine   April 1995 - November 2008
GRP Records  January 1993 - April 1995
Orchid Communications   1988 - 1990

Skills
Event Producing, Web Site Production, Workshop Facilitation, Branding & Identity, Word Of Mouth Marketing

Education
Howard University
BA, Journalism

Salwa Benyaich Salwa Benyaich Greater New York City Area Details
Salwa Benyaich's Essence Magazine Experience September 2010 - March 2014
Job Digital Video Sales Planner at Condé Nast Entertainment & TheScene.com
Industry Publishing
Experience
Condé Nast Entertainment & TheScene.com   March 2014 - Present
Essence Magazine   September 2010 - March 2014
Coastal Living Magazine  October 2009 - September 2010
Rockrose Development Corp.  August 2008 - October 2009

Skills
Advertising, Salesforce.com, Marketing, Public Relations, Event Planning, Account Management, Management, Sales, Sales Operations, Photoshop, Sales Management, PowerPoint, Research, comScore

Education
Seton Hall University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Radio and Television Production

Seton Hall University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication and Media Studies

Tanika Goudeau Tanika Goudeau New York, New York Details
Tanika Goudeau's Essence Magazine Experience May 2012 - September 2013
Job CoFounder and Creative Director of De.psy.n
Industry Design
Experience
CBS Local  December 2013 - March 2014
Essence Magazine   May 2012 - September 2013
Griot Productions   August 2011 - August 2012
Kraftworks  August 2010 - August 2012
BBH Global   February 2012 - May 2012
Red Carpet Run   July 2011 - August 2011
Stylelikeu  August 2009 - August 2010
CBS  September 2007 - September 2008
Pipeline  September 2007 - January 2008
The Well Post Prouction House   2007 - 2007

Skills
Screenwriting, Journalism, Playwriting, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Editing, Photoshop, Video Editing, Blogging, Video, Film, Visual Effects, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Motion Graphics, Animation, Flash, Graphics, Logo Design

Education
New York University   2004 — 2006
M.S., Digital Imaging and Design

Spelman College   1995 — 1999
BA, Sociology

Nancy Cadet Nancy Cadet Greater New York City Area Details
Nancy Cadet's Essence Magazine Experience 2006 - 2008
Job Manager, Diversity and Cable Operations at NBCUniversal, Inc.
Industry Human Resources
Experience
NBCUniversal, Inc.   February 2013 - Present
Visiting Nurse Service of New York  January 2012 - February 2013
Macy's Inc  September 2010 - December 2011
Macy's Inc  February 2008 - September 2010
Essence Magazine   2006 - 2008

Skills
Recruiting, Human Resources, Talent Management, Interviews, Management, Succession Planning, Payroll, PeopleSoft, Process Improvement, Analysis, Budgets, Forecasting

Education
Manhattan College   1999 — 2003
Finance, Finance

Roderick Melvin Johnson, CSM Roderick Melvin Johnson, CSM Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Details
Roderick Melvin Johnson, CSM's Essence Magazine Experience August 1999 - June 2003
Job
Industry Internet
Experience
Tui Marine  March 2011 - Present
World Travel Group   August 2005 - March 2011
Essence Magazine   August 1999 - June 2003
Quality Living Village Inc.   2002 - 2003
CXtec  1996 - 1999

Skills
E-commerce, Project Management, CMS, Cross-functional Team..., XML, Web Project Management, Social Media, Web Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Content Management, Marketing Strategy, Team Leadership, SDLC, Account Management, Email Marketing, Vendor Management, User Experience, Digital Marketing, Databases, Web Development, Web Design, Business Analysis, Program Management, Strategy, Event Management, Agile Methodologies, HTML, Dreamweaver, SEO, Online Advertising, Enterprise Software, Management, Online Marketing

Education
Syracuse University   1994 — 1996
MS

Syracuse University   1990 — 1994
BS

East Hampton High   1987 — 1990

Ronald Bright Ronald Bright Greater New York City Area Details
Ronald Bright's Essence Magazine Experience September 1998 - January 2004
Job Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield NJ
Industry Media Production
Experience
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey  August 2014 - Present
Enterprise, Inc  January 2005 - December 2010
Essence Communications/Time Inc.   September 1998 - December 2004
Essence Magazine   September 1998 - January 2004
Essence Communications  January 1998 - January 2004

Skills
Print Production..., Marketing, Negotiation, Project Management, Sales Management, Sponsorship, Contract Management, Logistics, Media Buying, Leadership, Direct Mail, Advertising, Direct Marketing, Creative Direction, Integrated Marketing, Social Media, Publishing, Budgets, Social Media Marketing, Account Management, Marketing Communications, Pre-press, Offset Printing, B2B, Trade Shows, Magazines, Layout, New Business Development, Email Marketing, Management, Online Marketing, Business Development, Sales, Publications, Digital Marketing, Event Management, Editorial, Brand Development, Digital Media, Social Networking, Public Relations, Market Research, Media Relations, SEM, Web Analytics, Lead Generation, Online Advertising, Strategic Partnerships, Digital Strategy, Advertising Sales

Education
Pratt Institute   1979 — 1982
Liberal Arts

Carol Watson (ThriveV.com) Carol Watson (ThriveV.com) Greater New York City Area Details
Carol Watson (ThriveV.com)'s Essence Magazine Experience January 1985 - January 1988
Job Managing Director, Organizational Development: Talent, Marketing, Strategy, Diversity, Inclusion, MSOD
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
ThriveV.com @ Tangerine-Watson, Inc.   November 2006 - Present
Bluepoint Leadership Development  January 2015 - May 2015
The FutureWork Institute  September 2013 - May 2015
Advertising Women of New York  June 2012 - June 2014
CW & Partners   October 2005 - November 2006
VIBE and Vibe Vixen   2001 - 2005
The New York Times  January 1987 - January 2000
Essence Magazine   January 1985 - January 1988

Skills
Executive Coaching, Career Development..., Leadership Development, Workshop Facilitation, Advertising, Digital Media, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Leadership, Integrated Marketing, Management, Business Development, Sales Management, Brand Management, New Business Development, New Media, Content Strategy, Interviews, Organizational..., Coaching, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Talent Management, Training

Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management   2012 — 2014
Master's of Science in Organizational Development, Global Organizational Development, Client Engagements in France, Costa Rica and China

iPEC   2010 — 2011
Certified Professional Coach, Executive Coaching

Pace University - Lubin School of Business   1979 — 1982
BBA, Marketing and Advertising

Nicole Marie Richardson, PMP Nicole Marie Richardson, PMP Greater New York City Area Details
Nicole Marie Richardson, PMP's Essence Magazine Experience June 2008 - February 2011
Job Digital Director | Editor | Project Manager | Travel Writer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
This Old House Ventures at Time Inc.  May 2015 - Present
100 Countries. 1 Lifetime. Let's Travel!   April 2013 - Present
New York Daily News  July 2013 - April 2015
Mansueto Ventures  September 2011 - June 2013
Mansueto Ventures  June 2008 - September 2011
Essence Magazine   June 2008 - February 2011
Morehouse College Entrepreneurship Conf.   2009 - 2009
Black Enterprise  January 2005 - May 2008
Black Enterprise  October 2007 - March 2008
BET.com  August 2004 - November 2004

Skills
Text Editing, Editing for Web, Project Management, Photoshop, Google Analytics, Google Insights, Omniture, Basecamp, Wordpress, Content Management, Writing, Editorial, Events, Twitter, Travel Writing, Travel Planning, Leisure Travel, YouTube, Italian, Journalism, Video, Business, Social Networking, Multimedia, Social Media, SEO, Newsletters, CMS, HTML, Team Leadership, Organization &..., Web Content, Editing, Storytelling, Blogging, Content Development, Content Strategy, Digital Media, Facebook, Feature Articles, Freelance Writing, Magazines, New Media, Project Planning

Education
University of Maryland College Park   2000 — 2002
Masters of Journalism, New Media, Politics

Rutgers University-New Brunswick   1997 — 2000
BA, Journalism, Biology, African Studies

Technical Institute of America   2014 — 2014
Project Management Professional Exam Prep, Project Management

Priscilla Ward Priscilla Ward Brooklyn, New York Details
Priscilla Ward's Essence Magazine Experience August 2013 - October 2013
Job Digital Content Producer at BET Digital (BET Networks)
Industry Entertainment
Experience
BET Digital (BET Networks)   June 2015 - Present
Afropunk LLC  December 2013 - Present
Time Inc.  June 2014 - June 2015
Madame Noire  October 2013 - December 2014
Time Inc.  April 2014 - May 2014
Essence Magazine   August 2013 - October 2013
Time Inc.  June 2013 - August 2013
AMMO Magazine  March 2012 - June 2013
Hearst Magazines  September 2012 - January 2013
Temple Association of Black Journalist   2011 - 2013

Skills
Final Cut Pro, Editing, InDesign, Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, Social Media Strategist, Microsoft Office, Research

Education
Temple University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism and Theater

Krystle Davis Krystle Davis Greater New York City Area Details
Krystle Davis's Essence Magazine Experience June 2006 - August 2006
Job Senior Brand Producer at Forbes
Industry Media Production
Experience
Forbes Media  March 2015 - Present
Forbes Media  September 2012 - Present
Forbes Media  May 2011 - August 2012
Forbes.com  July 2007 - May 2011
Syracuse City School District  January 2004 - May 2007
Essence magazine   June 2006 - August 2006
Jane magazine  January 2006 - January 2006
Trace magazine  June 2005 - August 2005
Harlem Children's Zone  May 2004 - August 2004

Skills
Copy Editing, Editing, Editorial, Journalism, Social Media, AP Style, Publishing, Web Content, CMS, HTML, New Media, Fact-checking, WordPress, Writing, Online Journalism

Education
Syracuse University   2003 — 2007
BA, Magazine Journalism, Sociology

Shreeya Joshi Shreeya Joshi South Hadley, Massachusetts Details
Shreeya Joshi's Essence Magazine Experience March 2015 - Present
Job Editor in Chief at Essence Magazine
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Essence Magazine   March 2015 - Present
Environmental Studies Department, Mount Holyoke College   August 2012 - January 2014
US EPA  June 2013 - August 2013
Mount Holyoke College  August 2012 - May 2013
Five College Center for Study of World Languages   January 2012 - May 2013
World Wide Fund for Nature  May 2012 - August 2012
ECS Media   July 2010 - May 2011

Skills
Editing, Research, PowerPoint, SPSS, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Design Programs, Report Writing, Social Media, Creative Writing, Braille, Editorial, Feature Articles, Journalism, Qualitative Research, Blogging, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Writing, Fashion

Education
Mount Holyoke College   2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Environmental Studies, 3.756

Rato Bangala School

Carla Tyler Chase Carla Tyler Chase Baltimore, Maryland Area Details
Carla Tyler Chase's Essence Magazine Experience July 1995 - August 2000
Job Communications Professional
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Laureate Higher Education Group  March 2013 - Present
Johns Hopkins Medicine  July 2011 - March 2013
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield  December 2007 - September 2010
Mercantile Bankshares Corporation  April 2005 - August 2007
Baltimore Teachers Union   April 2001 - April 2005
Essence Magazine   July 1995 - August 2000

Skills
Editing, Internal Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Media Relations, Project Management, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Social Networking, Community Outreach, Newsletters, Project Planning, Corporate Communications, Event Planning, Program Management, Press Releases, Proposal Writing, Facebook, Training, Fundraising, Social Media, Leadership

Education
Notre Dame of Maryland University   2009 — 2012
M.A., Contemporary Communication

Morgan State University   1990 — 1995
B.A., English

Demetria Lucas Demetria Lucas Brooklyn, New York Details
Demetria Lucas's Essence Magazine Experience November 2007 - October 2011
Job Owner, A Belle in Brooklyn
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
A Belle in Brooklyn   July 2007 - Present
Essence Magazine   November 2007 - October 2011
Harlequin  September 2005 - October 2007

Skills
Editing, Creative Writing, Blogging, Social Media, Journalism, Proofreading, Research, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Editorial, Teaching, Microsoft Word

Education
New York University   2000 — 2001
Master of Arts (M.A.), Journalism

University of Maryland College Park   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters

Darcia Williams Darcia Williams Houston, Texas Area Details
Darcia Williams's Essence Magazine Experience 1987 - 1988
Job Owner, Art by Darcia, Unltd.
Industry Fine Art
Experience
Art by Darcia, Unltd.   Manager of Prospect ResearchTEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY [TSU],1992 - Present
Redbook Magazine  1988 - 1992
Essence Magazine   1987 - 1988

Skills
Public Speaking, Non-profits, Event Planning, Teaching, Microsoft Office

Education
New York University
BA, Journalism, Public Relations

Penny Wrenn Penny Wrenn Greater New York City Area Details
Penny Wrenn's Essence Magazine Experience 2002 - 2003
Job Writer, Editor...and More (really, it's M.O.R.E: Mysterious Outstanding Rare Epic). Who doesn't love an oversell?
Industry Publishing
Experience
Pennywrenn.com   2007 - Present
Redbook Magazine  2005 - 2007
Esquire Magazine  2003 - 2005
Essence Magazine   2002 - 2003

Skills
Writing, Editing, Reporting, Public Speaking, On-air Hosting

Education
Spelman College   1995 — 1999
BA, English

Jen Threat Jen Threat Greater New York City Area Details
Jen Threat's Essence Magazine Experience December 2000 - July 2002
Job Owner, Double Dutch Magazine
Industry Publishing
Experience
Double Dutch Magazine   September 2007 - Present
Bloomingdales  April 2004 - December 2005
Essence Magazine   December 2000 - July 2002
Ebony Magazine  1998 - 1999
Hearst  1997 - 1999

Skills
Fashion, Magazines, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Beauty, Entertainment, Publishing, Integrated Marketing, Editorial, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Social Media

Education
New York University   1996 — 1998
M.S., Publishng/Magazines

Ohio University   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Advertising

Warrensville Heights High School   1990 — 1992
High School Diploma, National Honor Society

Bridgette E. Wright Bridgette E. Wright Charlotte, North Carolina Area Details
Bridgette E. Wright's Essence Magazine Experience 2005 - 2005
Job CEO at STYLE Media, LLC
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Carolina STYLE Magazine  November 2011 - Present
Charlotte STYLE Magazine  February 2008 - Present
STYLE Media, LLC   February 2008 - Present
NABFEME Charlotte   January 2008 - Present
PR!M Media Group   January 2007 - December 2008
Essence Magazine   2005 - 2005

Skills
Public Relations, Human Resources, Marketing, Relationship Marketing, Recruiting, Selling, Magazines, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Blogging, Event Planning, Social Networking, Fashion, Press Releases

Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte   1999 — 2006
Bachelors of Arts in Communication Studies, Public Relations

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   1999 — 1999
Marketing

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University   1997 — 1998
Marketing

University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Belk College of Business
Bachelors in Business Administration, Marketing

University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Belk College of Business
Business Administration, Management

Kayla Michele Jackson Kayla Michele Jackson Somerset, New Jersey Details
Kayla Michele Jackson's Essence Magazine Experience July 2013 - July 2013
Job Digital Project Coordination Intern at Vanguard Direct
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
JustME Products, LLC   July 2015 - Present
The First Tee  June 2010 - Present
VGD NYC   June 2015 - August 2015
The Walt Disney Company  June 2014 - July 2015
Golf Channel  May 2014 - August 2014
Nubian Beauty Magazine   August 2013 - August 2014
Essence Magazine   July 2013 - July 2013
PGA TOUR  August 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Business Analysis, Written & Oral..., Social Networking, Community Engagement, Goal Setting, Public Speaking, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Social Media, Program Management, Coaching, French, Newspapers, Leadership, Editorial, Journalism, Digital Media, Magazines, Blogging, Editing, Copywriting, Facebook, Start-ups, Social Media Marketing, Proofreading, AP Style, WordPress, Creative Direction, Copy Editing, Publicity, Public Relations, Press Releases

Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick   2013 — 2017
Journalism & Media Studies, Entrepreneurship, Junior

Rutgers Preparatory School   2007 — 2013
Highschool Diploma, 7-12

Candace Marie Stewart Candace Marie Stewart Greater New York City Area Details
Candace Marie Stewart's Essence Magazine Experience December 2010 - August 2011
Job Editor | Blogger | Writer
Industry Publishing
Experience
Essence.com  June 2013 - Present
MarieMAG.com   August 2010 - Present
Lucky Magazine, Conde Nast  2012 - May 2013
BCBG Max Azria  December 2011 - May 2013
Vogue  August 2011 - January 2012
Essence Magazine   December 2010 - August 2011
Alexander Wang Inc.  September 2010 - September 2010

Skills
Facebook, Editorial, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Mac, YouTube, Adobe Acrobat, Pinterest, HTML, Writing, FIA, PC, Dimension, Lexis Nexis, Image Center, TRISM, Twitter, CMS, Hootsuite, Customer Service, Blogging, Fashion, Public Relations, Styling, Social Media, Lexis, Marketing, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, HootSuite, Magazines, Event Planning, Leadership

Education
Seton Hall University   2010 — 2012
MBA, Marketing

University of Central Arkansas   2006 — 2010
BBA, Finance

Eb Jones Eb Jones Greater New York City Area Details
Eb Jones's Essence Magazine Experience February 2014 - July 2014
Job Content Producer, Social Media Strategist, and Digital Marketer for your favorite brands, networks, & entertainers.
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Digital Eb Consulting   2008 - Present
Essence Magazine   February 2014 - July 2014
DIRECTV  March 2013 - July 2013
Vibe Magazine  October 2012 - December 2012
CentricTV (BET and VH1 Network)   March 2012 - July 2012
Compound Entertainment   December 2011 - May 2012
Viacom  June 2010 - March 2012
SIRIUSXM Radio  August 2010 - October 2010
Digiwaxx Media  May 2008 - June 2010
ESPN  July 2005 - May 2008

Skills
Blogging, Content Producing, Digital Marketing, Talent Booking, Production, Entertainment, Television, Music, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, New Media, Online Marketing, Social Media, Video Production, Digital Media, Social Networking, Editing, Broadcast, Marketing, Radio, Sound, Video, Event Management, Content Management, Community Engagement, Idea Person, Content Strategy, Twitter, Highly detail oriented

Education
New York University   2005 — 2007
MA, Music Business

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University   2000 — 2003
BA, Journalism & Mass Communication with a Concentration in Broadcast Production

Cieja Springer Cieja Springer Greater New York City Area Details
Cieja Springer's Essence Magazine Experience September 2011 - October 2013
Job CrossPlatform Marketing Expert
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Townsquare Media  June 2015 - Present
ALL YOU Magazine  February 2015 - May 2015
Commonground Marketing  January 2014 - February 2015
Conde Nast  October 2013 - January 2014
Essence Magazine   September 2011 - October 2013
Celebrity Catwalk   May 2009 - December 2012
Essence Magazine   September 2010 - September 2011
CLEAR Magazine  May 2009 - September 2009
TIME INC  September 2007 - May 2009
OMD  October 2006 - September 2007

Skills
Media Planning, Integrated Marketing, Proposal Writing, Advertising, Promotions, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Blogging, Strategic Thinking, Social Media, Event Planning, Budget Management, Digital Strategy, Facebook, PowerPoint, Digital Marketing, Branded Entertainment, Branded Content..., Publishing, Beauty Industry, Strategic Partnerships, Brand Management, Brand Development, Fashion, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Public Relations, Sponsorship, Magazines, Strategy, Entertainment, Social Networking, Content Strategy, New Media, Online Advertising, Mobile Marketing, Relationship Marketing, Advertising Sales, Publicity, Budgets, Creative Direction, Event Management, Brand Awareness, Marketing Communications, Management, Television

Education
Howard University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Advertising/Fashion Merchandising, Magna Cum Laude

Notre Dame School   1996 — 2000
Regents Academic Diploma, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program

Debra Kaye Cartwright Debra Kaye Cartwright Greater New York City Area Details
Debra Kaye Cartwright's Essence Magazine Experience January 2012 - November 2012
Job Freelance Designer/Illustrator
Industry Design
Experience
PEOPLE.com  November 2013 - Present
Condé Nast  February 2013 - October 2013
Essence Magazine   January 2012 - November 2012
Conde Nast  September 2011 - December 2011
Time Inc.  May 2011 - August 2011
Parsons School of Design  2010 - 2011
Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Art   May 2009 - August 2009
New York City Ballet  May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Visual Arts, After Effects, Illustration, Watercolor Artist, Oil Painting, Lithography, User Interface Design, Social Media Marketing, Logo Design, Publication Design, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Web Design, WordPress, Mac

Education
Parsons School of Design   2010 — 2012
AAS, Graphic Design

University of Virginia   2006 — 2010
BA, Art History, Painting

Yasmine H. Parrish Yasmine H. Parrish Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Yasmine H. Parrish's Essence Magazine Experience 2008 - 2008
Job Marketing & Publicity Consultant
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Freelance Marketing & Publicity   July 2015 - Present
Howard University  May 2014 - Present
No 9 Candle Co.   September 2011 - Present
Allied Integrated Marketing  November 2013 - July 2015
We Are Onyx   March 2013 - December 2013
Cocoa Media Group   August 2012 - March 2013
Bollare  January 2012 - March 2013
Red Light PR  2009 - 2011
Liza Stewart, Inc   2009 - 2009
Essence Magazine   2008 - 2008

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Public Relations, Fashion, Editorial, Blogging, Event Planning, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Entertainment, Event Management, Strategic Partnerships, Press Releases, Corporate Communications, Talent Handling, Educational Fundraising, Non-profit Volunteering, Project Management, Project Planning, Journalism, Social Media

Education
Howard University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's of Arts, Fashion Merchandising, Journalism

Thomas-Antwan Hayes Thomas-Antwan Hayes New York, New York Details
Thomas-Antwan Hayes's Essence Magazine Experience May 2015 - Present
Job Fashion Assistant at Essence Magazine
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Essence Magazine   May 2015 - Present
Reiss  April 2014 - Present
Self Employed  April 2012 - Present
AllSaints  July 2010 - October 2013
Eastside PR / Funkshion Fashion   February 2009 - October 2012
Nordstrom  April 2009 - May 2010
American Eagle Outfitters  August 2004 - December 2008

Skills
Training, Leadership, Visual Merchandising, Styling, Project Planning, Luxury Brand Marketing, Public Relations, Creative Direction, Personal Shopping, Retail, Trend Analysis, Trend Forecasting, Management, Apparel, Fashion, Merchandising, Luxury Goods, Fashion Shows

Education
Miami International University of Art and Design   2010 — 2012
Associate of Arts (AA), Fashion Merchandising

The University of Southern Mississippi   2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Community Health Sciences

Alexis Reliford Alexis Reliford Natchitoches, Louisiana Details
Alexis Reliford's Essence Magazine Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job Writer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
SELF Magazine  July 2015 - Present
Black Bride Magazine   June 2015 - Present
Levo League  May 2015 - Present
the Lala  March 2014 - September 2015
Northwestern State University  August 2014 - May 2015
Essence Magazine   May 2014 - August 2014
Intern Queen Inc.  March 2012 - August 2014
Northwestern State University  May 2013 - April 2014
The Natchitoches Times   March 2012 - July 2012

Skills
InDesign, Editing, Social Media, Ap Style, Photoshop, AP Style, Publishing, Feature Articles, Facebook, Storytelling, Newspapers, Interviews, Publications, Blogging

Education
Northwestern State University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies, minor in English

Ashley Akili King Ashley Akili King New York, New York Details
Ashley Akili King's Essence Magazine Experience July 2014 - July 2014
Job Social Media Intern at The Fader
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Burrell Communications  September 2015 - Present
The FADER  May 2015 - Present
Milk Studios  February 2015 - Present
AHF Body Chemistry   2014 - Present
Milk Studios New York   January 2015 - March 2015
AHF Body Chemistry   2015 - 2015
University of Chicago Laboratory Schools  July 2014 - August 2014
Essence Magazine   July 2014 - July 2014

Skills
Creative Writing, Poetry, Singing, French, Social Media, Photography, Writing, Natural Health, Fashion, Journalism, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Research, Editorial

Education
New York University   2013 — 2017
Gallatin Journalism, Sophomore

University of Chicago Laboratory Schools   2009 — 2013

Lexi Fairley Lexi Fairley Greater New York City Area Details
Lexi Fairley's Essence Magazine Experience June 2012 - August 2012
Job Merchant Assistant Boys 820 Collections & Childrens Furnishings at Macy's
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Macy's  February 2014 - Present
Juicy Couture  October 2013 - December 2013
Modista Minority Fashion Group   January 2012 - May 2013
Essence Magazine   June 2012 - August 2012
Michele Marie PR  August 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Fashion, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Photoshop, Illustrator, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, Blogger, Blogging, Fashion Shows, InDesign, Mac, Marketing, Public Relations, Sales, Social Media, Social Media Marketing

Education
Kent State University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Fashion Merchandising Minor: Marketing

Maya Alena Allen Maya Alena Allen Greater New York City Area Details
Maya Alena Allen's Essence Magazine Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Beauty Editorial Intern at InStyle Magazine
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
InStyle  June 2015 - Present
Modern Luxury  January 2015 - May 2015
The Hilltop  October 2014 - May 2015
The Hilltop Newspaper  September 2012 - May 2015
American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME), Woman's Day Magazine   June 2014 - August 2014
Essence Magazine   June 2013 - August 2013
Howard University Student Association  August 2012 - May 2013
Howard University School of Communications Student Council   July 2012 - May 2013
O, The Oprah Magazine  May 2012 - September 2012
The Hilltop Newspaper  August 2011 - May 2012

Skills
Positive Energy, Fashion Writing, Adobe Indesign, Tumblr, Blogging, Magazine Writing, Wordpress, Online Journalism, Journalism, Interview Skills, Youth Mentoring, Student Government, Twitter, Lifestyle Coaching, Social Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Brainstorming, Team Leadership, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, InDesign, Magazines, Advertising, Storytelling, WordPress, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Editing, Social Networking, Social Media, Press Releases

Education
Howard University   2011 — 2015
BA, Print/Online Journalism

Ulysses S. Grant High School   2007 — 2011

Leslie dela Vega Leslie dela Vega Greater New York City Area Details
Leslie dela Vega's Essence Magazine Experience February 2010 - November 2010
Job Digital Director of Photography at Rollingstone.com
Industry Publishing
Experience
Rolling Stone Magazine  August 2014 - Present
OZY  August 2013 - Present
Fast Company  November 2010 - August 2013
Essence Magazine   February 2010 - November 2010
TIme Magazine  October 2007 - February 2010
Fortune Magazine  September 2006 - October 2007
Vibe Magazine  September 2005 - September 2006
Teen People  January 2002 - September 2005
Premiere Magazine  September 2001 - January 2002
Vibe Magazine  June 1998 - September 2001

Skills
Editorial, Magazines, Journalism, Publishing, Photo Research, Photography, Photo Editor, Publications, Photojournalism, Image Editing, Digital Photography

Education
San Francisco State University   1992 — 1998

star of the sea

Cara Walker Cara Walker Greater New York City Area Details
Cara Walker's Essence Magazine Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Manager, Integrated Marketing at Essence Magazine
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Essence Magazine   February 2015 - Present
iHeartRadio  2013 - 2015
Complex Media  March 2012 - July 2013
Complex Media  January 2011 - March 2012
Seventeen Magazine  January 2010 - June 2010
OK! Magazine  September 2009 - December 2009
The Source Magazine  May 2009 - September 2009

Skills
Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, Google Analytics, Advertising, comScore, Facebook, Online Advertising, Digital Strategy, Social Media, Media Planning, Tumblr, Pinterest, Integrated Marketing, Public Relations, Event Management, Editing

Education
Montclair State University   2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Marketing

Montclair State University   2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing

Pamela K. Johnson Pamela K. Johnson Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Pamela K. Johnson's Essence Magazine Experience October 1998 - February 2003
Job Digital Content Editor, National Writers Union
Industry Media Production
Experience
National Writers Union  October 2014 - Present
ABILITY Magazine  May 2011 - Present
California Health Report   October 2013 - September 2015
CSUDH  2015 - 2015
Pamela K. Johnson   April 1998 - July 2011
USC Annenberg  2011 - 2011
Essence Magazine   October 1998 - February 2003

Education
Sarah Lawrence College   2001 — 2004
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)

Sarah Lawrence College
Master of Fine Arts, Fiction

Stanford University
B.A., Communication

Emil Lendof Emil Lendof Brooklyn, New York Details
Emil Lendof's Essence Magazine Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job Photo Editor at The Daily Beast
Industry Design
Experience
The Daily Beast  October 2014 - Present
Nickelodeon  August 2014 - September 2014
Essence Magazine   May 2014 - August 2014
Essence Magazine   December 2013 - May 2014
Nickelodeon  September 2013 - December 2013
Mashable  January 2013 - August 2013
Bagooba   August 2012 - October 2012
Pier 59 Studios  January 2012 - May 2012
Marymount Manhattan College Media Center   September 2009 - May 2012
Blank Label  June 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, MPEG Streamclip, CSS, HTML 5, JavaScript, Processing, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Fireworks, Adobe Premiere, Written/Spoken Spanish, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Mac, Digital Photography, Social Networking, Social Media, Editorial, Image Manipulation, Videography, WordPress, Photography

Education
Marymount Manhattan College   2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Arts and Graphic Design, 3.6

Marymount Manhattan College   2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Arts and Graphic Design

Seth Minix Seth Minix Carencro, Louisiana Details
Seth Minix's Essence Magazine Experience July 2012 - July 2012
Job Marketing Intern at Children of Congo Organization
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
BBC  February 2015 - February 2015
Acadian Ambulance  January 2014 - August 2014
Children of Congo Organization   June 2013 - June 2014
University of Louisiana at Lafayette  August 2012 - May 2013
University of Louisiana at Lafayette National Student Advertising Competition   September 2012 - April 2013
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Orientation Office   August 2010 - August 2012
Essence Magazine   July 2012 - July 2012

Skills
Media Planning, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Budgets, Customer Analysis, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Project Management, Promotions, Schedules, Creative Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Communications, Event Planning

Education
Newcastle University   2014 — 2015
Master's degree, Cross Cultural Communications: Media

University of Louisiana at Lafayette   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies

Tamera Darden Tamera Darden Greater New York City Area Details
Tamera Darden's Essence Magazine Experience August 2006 - December 2006
Job Fashion Stylist & Creative Director
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
The Container Store  May 2015 - Present
Gap Inc./Old Navy   June 2014 - Present
Self-Employed  October 2012 - Present
Macy's  July 2012 - February 2014
Macy's East  June 2008 - July 2010
Black Retail Action Group Development Program   May 2007 - August 2007
Essence Magazine   August 2006 - December 2006
Glamour magazine  May 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Fashion, Styling, Apparel, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Blogging, Social Media, Trend, Prop Styling, Fashion Writing, Trend Analysis, Fashion Buying

Education
Howard University   2004 — 2008
B.A., Fashion Merchandising

Andrea Jordan Andrea Jordan New York, New York Details
Andrea Jordan's Essence Magazine Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Assistant Beauty Editor at Essence Magazine
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Essence Magazine   August 2015 - Present
Essence Magazine   September 2013 - August 2015
InStyle Magazine  September 2013 - October 2013
LaForce + Stevens  June 2013 - August 2013
Burberry  May 2013 - June 2013
Hearst Magazines  December 2012 - January 2013
PRowl Public Relations  September 2011 - January 2013
Her Campus  February 2011 - December 2012
Essence Magazine   May 2012 - August 2012
IMG  February 2012 - February 2012

Skills
Social Networking, Social Media, Press Releases, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, SEO, Magazines, Fashion, Marketing, Content Management, YouTube, Storytelling, Newspapers, Facebook, Publications, Publicity, HTML, Media Relations, AP Style, Copy Editing, Editing, Creative Writing, Community Outreach, Event Planning

Education
Temple University   2008 — 2013
Magazine Journalism and Public Relations

Leah Herman Leah Herman Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Leah Herman's Essence Magazine Experience September 2012 - September 2012
Job Audio Visual Equipment Manager at Boston University Center for Digital Imaging Arts (CDIA)
Industry Photography
Experience
Swim Bike Run Photography, BWKP LLC   December 2013 - Present
Leah Herman Photography   January 2011 - Present
One World Education  December 2014 - July 2015
Ebony Magazine  June 2015 - June 2015
Boston University Center for Digital Imaging Arts (CDIA)   August 2013 - January 2015
GMMB  September 2012 - May 2013
Top Rank Vintage   March 2013 - April 2013
The Washington Post  February 2013 - February 2013
Popped! Republic   September 2012 - September 2012
Essence Magazine   September 2012 - September 2012

Skills
Photography, Videography, Lightroom, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Pro 7, Retoucher, Avid, Premiere, iPhone Photography, Video Editing, Image Manipulation, Final Cut Pro X, Studio Lighting, Nikon DSLR, Canon DSLR, Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Tascam, Portraits, Sony XD Cam EX1, Photos, Microsoft Office, Learning Quickly, Fine Art Photography, DVD Studio Pro, Photo Retouching, Profoto, Production Assistance, Learn New Software..., First Aid

Education
Boston University Center for Digital Imaging Arts (CDIA)   2012 — 2012
Certificate of Achievement, Professional Photography

Stevenson University   2008 — 2011
Video & Film

Kiera Richardson Kiera Richardson Fayetteville, Georgia Details
Kiera Richardson's Essence Magazine Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Advertising Sales Intern at Essence Magazine
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Essence Magazine   June 2015 - Present
Monumental Sports & Entertainment  May 2013 - Present
District Affiliates, LLC   May 2013 - Present
ATL Red Carpet   May 2013 - August 2013
Atlanta International Fashion Week  July 2013 - July 2013

Skills
Social Media, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Event Management, Customer Service, Public Relations

Education
Howard University   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing

Stephen Small-Warner Stephen Small-Warner Greater New York City Area Details
Stephen Small-Warner's Essence Magazine Experience January 2011 - April 2011
Job Film Director | Media Producer | Photographer
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
ESSTXR MEDIA   2010 - Present
Media/Technology Entrepreneur   January 2012 - Present
GroupStash   December 2011 - Present
Lucasfilm  October 2012 - October 2012
BBC Worldwide  September 2012 - September 2012
Essence Magazine   January 2011 - April 2011
Howard University  August 2009 - October 2009
BET - BLACK ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION - Presidential Inauguration   January 2009 - January 2009
Howard University  September 2008 - January 2009
BET - BLACK ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION  June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Production, Editing, Event Management, Video, Research, Media Pitching, Strategic Planning, Camera, Photoshop, Video Production, Film Production, Final Cut Pro, Post Production, Photography, Digital Media, Brand Development, Creative Direction, Entertainment, Feature Films, InDesign, Television, Marketing, Graphic Design, Video Editing, Screenwriting

Education
New York University   2011 — 2013
International Media Producing, Media

HOWARD UNIVERSITYMay 2010   2005 — 2010
B.B.A, Management

Christen A. Johnson Christen A. Johnson Evanston, Illinois Details
Christen A. Johnson's Essence Magazine Experience March 2015 - June 2015
Job Marketing and Communications Intern at Brella Productions
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Northwestern University  June 2012 - Present
Brella Productions  July 2015 - August 2015
ESSENCE Magazine   March 2015 - June 2015
Veracity Magazine   March 2014 - June 2015
Pulse Magazine  April 2013 - October 2014

Skills
Journalism, Social Media, Public Speaking, Broadcast, Research, Editing, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Facebook, Social Networking, Writing

Education
Northwestern University   2012 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Broadcast Journalism

The Lovett School   2008 — 2012
High School, Atlanta, GA

Niema Jordan Niema Jordan Oakland, California Details
Niema Jordan's Essence Magazine Experience May 2011 - March 2012
Job Journalist, Filmmaker, Storyteller
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Youth Speaks  February 2015 - Present
The Center for Investigative Reporting  February 2015 - Present
Open'Hood   June 2014 - January 2015
38th Notes   October 2009 - January 2015
UC Berkeley School of Public Health  January 2014 - June 2014
Richmond Confidential  September 2013 - May 2014
Healthy You Now   2012 - December 2013
Oakland Local  January 2010 - 2013
Essence Magazine   May 2011 - March 2012
Youth Radio  October 2010 - April 2011

Skills
Writing, Editing, Women's Health, Editorial, Social Media, Journalism, Public Relations, Content Management, Content Strategy, Web Content, Storytelling, Social Media Marketing, WordPress, Newspapers, Research, Blogging, New Media, Creative Writing, AP Style, Magazines, Feature Articles, Content Development, Online Journalism, Publications

Education
UC Berkeley   2013 — 2016
Master of Public Health, Master of Journalism

Northwestern University   2004 — 2008
B.S., Journalism and African-American Studies

Carl Capers Carl Capers Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Carl Capers's Essence Magazine Experience July 2008 - Present
Job Visual 4
Industry Music
Experience
Parkwood Entertainment  July 2013 - Present
Interscope Records  July 2008 - Present
Essence Magazine   July 2008 - Present
Industry Entertainment  February 2008 - Present
Touchdown Entertainment   January 2013 - February 2013
C.I.D. Entertainment   June 2012 - June 2012
Black Entertainment Television  May 2012 - May 2012
MTV Networks  May 2012 - 2012
The History Channel  July 2011 - August 2011
NBA  February 2011 - March 2011

Skills
A&R, Digital Media, Entertainment, Festivals, Logic Pro, Music, Music Industry, Marketing, Music Licensing, Music Publishing, Music Production, New Media, Pro Tools, Record Labels, Recording, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Television

Education
UCLA   2008 — 2012

Santa Monica College   2008 — 2011
Business Management, Music Business, 3.2

Alexandra Manigat Alexandra Manigat Greater New York City Area Details
Alexandra Manigat's Essence Magazine Experience February 2014 - May 2014
Job Fashion / Styling Assistant at Jason Rembert Studios
Industry Retail
Experience
Jason Rembert Studios   June 2014 - Present
Essence Magazine   February 2014 - May 2014
STARWORKS Group  September 2013 - February 2014
WAT-AAH!  October 2012 - August 2013
WAT-AAH!  September 2012 - October 2012
Michigan State University  February 2011 - April 2011
The Institute of Public Utilities at MSU   June 2010 - August 2010
East New York Preparatory Charter School   July 2009 - September 2009

Skills
Social Media, Facebook, Event Planning, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Research, Press Releases, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Public Relations, PowerPoint, Media Relations, Community Outreach, Microsoft Excel, Data Entry, Fashion GPS, Customer Service, Critical Thinking, Fundraising

Education
Michigan State University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Communications

Eva McKend Eva McKend New York, New York Details
Eva McKend's Essence Magazine Experience June 2010 - September 2010
Job Morning Anchor
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
WCAX-TV  January 2015 - Present
Time Warner Cable News  November 2012 - Present
IMPACT  September 2012 - September 2012
KOLR/KOZL-TV   July 2012 - August 2012
CNN  December 2011 - January 2012
NBC 10, WCAU TV   September 2010 - December 2010
Essence Magazine   June 2010 - September 2010
Ms. Magazine  June 2009 - August 2009
Clutch Magazine  June 2009 - August 2009
University of Pennsylvania  June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Avid Newscutter, Microsoft Office, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, ENPS, SONYNX5U, Audacity, Keynote, Social Media, Premiere, Storytelling

Education
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University   2011 — 2012
M.S., Broadcast and Digital Journalism

Swarthmore College   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, English

King's College London   2009 — 2010
Junior Year Abroad, International Exchange Student

Angelique Reed Angelique Reed Greater New York City Area Details
Angelique Reed's Essence Magazine Experience February 2011 - November 2011
Job Integrated Sales at Teen Vogue
Industry Publishing
Experience
Teen Vogue  April 2015 - Present
Teen Vogue  May 2013 - April 2015
Vogue  November 2011 - May 2013
Essence Magazine   February 2011 - November 2011
Seventeen Magazine  May 2009 - February 2011
Condé Nast  February 2008 - May 2009
Wachovia Securities  May 2005 - June 2007
Howard University  July 2004 - May 2005

Skills
Online Advertising, Digital Media, Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Digital Strategy, Publishing, Blogging, Facebook, Data Analysis, Merchandising, Public Relations, Copywriting, Collateral, Email Marketing, Media Planning

Education
Howard University   2001 — 2005
BBA, Marketing

Travis Bonilla Travis Bonilla Brooklyn, New York Details
Travis Bonilla's Essence Magazine Experience September 2012 - January 2013
Job Art Director at Blink Fitness
Industry Design
Experience
Blink Fitness  September 2015 - Present
Blink Fitness  January 2014 - September 2015
Rodale Inc.  August 2013 - January 2014
Esquire magazine  October 2013 - October 2013
Entertainment Weekly  January 2013 - August 2013
Essence Magazine   September 2012 - January 2013
Hearst  July 2011 - September 2012
Time Inc./Warner Bros. - ESSENCE.com   January 2011 - July 2011
Esquire Magazine  September 2010 - December 2010
Complex Magazine  January 2010 - September 2010

Skills
QuarkXPress, Interaction Design, Publishing, Editing, Information Architecture, CMS, Graphic Design, Photography, Drupal, Brochures, Marketing, Illustration, User Experience, Branding & Identity, Mobile Devices, Publications, Microsoft Office, Video Editing, Adobe Acrobat, Concept Development, Interactive Advertising, Editorial, Image Manipulation, Creative Strategy, Flash, Digital Photography, Graphics, Copywriting, User Experience Design, InDesign, Social Media, CSS3, InCopy, User Interface Design, Social Media Marketing, Art, Corporate Identity

Education
Dupspot
DJ Mixing

New York University
School of Continuing and Professional Studies

New York City College of Technology   2006 — 2010
Bachelor, Communication Design

Lashonne Duncan-Kellar Lashonne Duncan-Kellar Greater New York City Area Details
Lashonne Duncan-Kellar's Essence Magazine Experience 2000 - 2003
Job Design Manager at JetBlue Airways
Industry Design
Experience
JetBlue Airways  March 2013 - Present
JetBlue Airways  June 2011 - Present
JetBlue Airways  January 2004 - June 2011
Conde Nast  2003 - January 2004
Heart & Soul magazine  2003 - 2003
Essence Magazine   2000 - 2003
Loud Records  2000 - 2001
Reader's Digest  1998 - 2000

Skills
InDesign, Flash, Email Design, Typography, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Promotional Design, Environmental Design, Art Direction, Magazines, Illustration, User Experience, Direct Mail, Creative Strategy, Magazine Design, User Experience Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Direction, Branding, Corporate Identity

Education
Pratt Institute   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Graphic Communications

JHS 172

JHS 172

Ashley Y. Ludgood Ashley Y. Ludgood Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Ashley Y. Ludgood's Essence Magazine Experience September 2007 - December 2007
Job Director of Marketing at Vow To Be Chic
Industry Online Media
Experience
Vow To Be Chic  December 2014 - Present
Ludgood Online Marketing Services   September 2006 - Present
Light of Mine, Inc.   March 2009 - Present
If Marketing  June 2010 - April 2014
Nielsen Media Research  September 2008 - June 2010
American Salon Magazine  September 2007 - December 2007
Essence Magazine   September 2007 - December 2007
Newcity magazine   June 2006 - September 2006

Skills
Beauty, Plastic Surgery, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Digital Strategy, Beauty Industry, Copywriting, Blogging, SEO copywriting, Cosmetic Medicine, Email Marketing, Advertising, Press Releases, Facebook, Public Relations, Adobe Creative Suite, Marketing, Editing, Copy Editing, SEO, Content Strategy

Education
Northwestern University
B.S.J.

Harrison High School

Yanick Rice Lamb Yanick Rice Lamb Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Yanick Rice Lamb's Essence Magazine Experience 1994 - 1995
Job Multimedia journalist, educator and innovator
Industry Publishing
Experience
Howard University  2001 - Present
FierceforBlackWomen.com   November 2013 - Present
Fully-Connected.com   January 2012 - Present
miyan communications group   January 1994 - Present
Heart & Soul  May 2005 - December 2011
Vanguarde Media Inc.   2000 - 2001
Black Entertainment Television  1995 - 2000
Essence Magazine   1994 - 1995
Child Magazine  1992 - 1994
The New York Times  1984 - 1992

Skills
Digital Media, Magazines, Newspaper, Media Management, Journalism, Writing, Editing, Social Media, Publishing, Editorial, Public Speaking, Web Content, Content Management, SEO, Social Networking, Multimedia, Lifestyle, Books, Magazine Management, Custom Publishing, Custom Content Creation, Digital Strategy, New Media Consulting, Digital Journalism, Narrative Journalism, Interactive Storytelling, Transmedia Storytelling, Social Media Coach, Social Media Education, Creative Non-fiction, Journalism Education, Community Journalism, Media Ethics, Race Relations, Media Relations, Newspapers, Copy Editing, Public Relations, New Media, Feature Articles, AP Style, News Writing, Press Releases, Publications, Storytelling, Blogging, Breaking News, Newsletters, Interviews, Publicity

Education
Howard University   2002 — 2005
MBA, Media Management, Marketing

The Ohio State University   1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism

Buchtel High School   1974 — 1976

Monica Weeks Monica Weeks Greater New York City Area Details
Monica Weeks's Essence Magazine Experience September 2002 - May 2007
Job Executive Sales Leader
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Comcast Spotlight  March 2011 - Present
Weeks, Joule & Associates, Marketing Consultants   January 2011 - Present
Green Market Solutions, LLC   February 2010 - January 2011
Essence Magazine   September 2002 - May 2007
The New York Times  September 1986 - May 2000

Skills
Digital Media, Entertainment, Public Speaking, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Management, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Social Media, Digital Strategy, Sales, Mobile Marketing, Digital Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, New Media, Online Advertising

Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick   1976 — 1980
BA, Communications

Diane Weathers Diane Weathers Greater New York City Area Details
Diane Weathers's Essence Magazine Experience 2001 - 2005
Job Assistant V.P. Communications and Marketing, Bronx Community College
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Bronx Community College of the City University of New York (CUNY)   June 2012 - Present
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey  October 2008 - April 2012
Essence Magazine   2001 - 2005
World Food Programme  1987 - 1991
Newsweek  1978 - 1986

Education
Brooklyn Friends High School

Syracuse University
B.S., Magazine Journalism

Antoinette Dailey Antoinette Dailey Greater New York City Area Details
Antoinette Dailey's Essence Magazine Experience April 1983 - October 1986
Job Actor/Director/Writer/Host/Narrator
Industry Entertainment
Experience
The National Association of Black Actors & Supporters (NABAS)   May 1995 - Present
New Artist Advisory Association   April 1993 - November 1995
Hyde-Hamlet Casting   February 1990 - October 1993
The Shubert Organization  1988 - 1990
American Express Company  1986 - 1988
Essence Magazine   April 1983 - October 1986
Essence Communications, Inc.   1980 - 1986

Education
Queens College   1998 — 2000

State University of New York at New Paltz   1979 — 1982

Sharon Boone Sharon Boone Greater New York City Area Details
Sharon Boone's Essence Magazine Experience 2012 - December 2014
Job Editorial Consultant
Industry Publishing
Experience
TheLUSHiousLife   January 2015 - Present
Essence Magazine   2012 - December 2014
- Freelance  2006 - 2012
Meredith  2005 - 2006
Essence Magazine   2002 - 2004
Conde Nast  1999 - 2002
Seventeen Magazine  1996 - 1999
Hachette Filipacchi Media  1994 - 1996
The Cable Guide and Total TV Magazines   1989 - 1993
McCall's  1987 - 1989

Skills
Editing, Copywriting, Content Management, Editorial, Feature Articles, Blogging, Web Content, Copy Editing, Public Speaking, Writing, Fact-checking, Content Strategy, Public Relations, Speech Writing, Content Development, New Media, Negotiation, Press Releases, Publishing

Education
New York University
B.A., Journalism

JONTE EDWARDS JONTE EDWARDS Greater New York City Area Details
JONTE EDWARDS's Essence Magazine Experience March 2007 - February 2009
Job Integrated Marketing Manager at OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network  April 2014 - Present
Writer  June 2013 - Present
Food Network / HGTV   March 2009 - April 2013
Essence Magazine   March 2007 - February 2009
Essence Magazine   April 2005 - March 2007
Conde Nast  March 2004 - April 2005
CurtCo Media  May 2002 - March 2004

Skills
Integrated Marketing, Sponsorship, Copywriting, Digital Marketing, Magazines, Editorial, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Advertising, Social Media, Creative Direction, Media Relations, Journalism, Social Networking, Branded Entertainment, Video Production, Event Management

Education
NYU - SCPS   2010 — 2012
Playwriting and Screenwriting

Illinois State University   1996 — 2000
B.S., Mass Communications

Dr. Alduan Tartt Dr. Alduan Tartt Decatur, Georgia Details
Dr. Alduan Tartt's Essence Magazine Experience January 2009 - June 2011
Job Psychologist, Speaker, Media Personality
Industry Professional Training & Coaching
Experience
NBA  2012 - Present
Radio One  January 2010 - Present
Visionary Minds, Inc.   January 2002 - Present
Visionary Minds, Inc.   January 2002 - Present
Visionary Minds Inc.   February 2001 - Present
TV One  January 2012 - January 2013
The Merge Summit   2012 - 2012
Visionary Minds, Inc.   March 2011 - June 2011
BET NETWORKS  January 2010 - June 2011
Essence Magazine   January 2009 - June 2011

Skills
Public Speaking, Entertainment, Television, Radio, Psychology, Interview Coaching, Media Coaching, Mental Health, Job Coaching, New Media, Stress Management, Social Networking, Motivational Speaking, Leadership Development, Creative Direction, Journalism, Stress, Books, Video, Broadcast, Adolescents, Teaching, Sports, Executive Coaching, Program Development, Blogging, Psychotherapy, Conflict Resolution, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Youth Development, Public Relations, Creative Writing, Social Media, Management, Event Management, Psychological Assessment, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Time Management

Education
University of Michigan   1996 — 2000
Ph.D, Clinical Psychology

Morehouse College   1992 — 1996
B.A., Psychology

Zurn Porter Zurn Porter Greater New York City Area Details
Zurn Porter's Essence Magazine Experience 1995 - 1997
Job Enterprise Director at Harlem Children's Zone
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Harlem Children's Zone  2008 - Present
United Way of New York City  2005 - 2008
HTNC   2002 - 2005
Literacy Assistance Center  1997 - 2002
Essence Magazine   1995 - 1997

Skills
Non-profits, Program Development, Grant Writing, Performance Consulting, Community Organizing, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Program Evaluation, Youth Development, Training, Social Services, Community Outreach, Grants, Community Development, Non-profit..., Databases, Workshop Facilitation, Data Management

Education
Marymount Manhattan College   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication and Media Studies

Kristin Vaughan Kristin Vaughan Greater New York City Area Details
Kristin Vaughan's Essence Magazine Experience November 2006 - November 2007
Job Content & Media Strategist l Digital Director l Editor l Journalist l Ghost Writer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Macy's  June 2015 - Present
Kristin Vaughan LLC   2005 - Present
Everyday Health Inc.  April 2012 - November 2014
Everyday Health Inc.  May 2008 - April 2012
Everyday Health Inc.  2008 - 2009
Essence Magazine   November 2006 - November 2007
BET.com, BET Digital (BET Networks)   2005 - 2006
BET.com, BET Digital (BET Networks)   March 2000 - 2006
The Palm Beach Post  January 1997 - May 1998
Philadelphia Inquirer  1995 - 1997

Skills
Online Journalism, Content Development, Magazines, Content Strategy, Digital Strategy, Editing, Women's Health, Lifestyle, Food, Social Media, Web Content, Books, Interviews, Journalism, Recipes, Diet Planning, Nutrition, Fitness, Holiday Packages, Writing, Blogging, Photo Shoots, Social Networking, Entertainment, Producing, Facebook, Television, Newspapers, Newsletters, Management, Storytelling, Ghostwriting, Breaking News, Online News, Broadcast, Celebrity, Columns, Web Site Production, Web Design, Digital Video, Site Management, Subscriptions, Diet, Interviewing Skills, Conducting Interviews, Q&As, Metrics, Multi Tasking, Multitasking Skills

Education
University of Maryland College Park   1998 — 1999
Masters, Public Affairs Reporting Journalism

Howard University   1991 — 1995
Bachelor's, Print Journalism

Diane Weathers Diane Weathers Greater New York City Area Details
Diane Weathers's Essence Magazine Experience July 2000 - May 2005
Job Writer/Editor/Media Relations/University Administration
Industry Higher Education
Experience
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey  October 2008 - Present
Essence Magazine   July 2000 - May 2005
Consumer Reports  1994 - 1998
United Nations World Food Program  January 1986 - February 1992
Newsweek  January 1978 - December 1986

Education
Syracuse University   1967 — 1971
Journalism

Brooklyn Friends   1964 — 1967

Staci Hallmon-Bazzani Staci Hallmon-Bazzani Greater New York City Area Details
Staci Hallmon-Bazzani's Essence Magazine Experience 2007 - 2009
Job National Sponsorship Director at Essence Communications, Inc
Industry Publishing
Experience
Essence Communications, Inc   January 2012 - Present
ESSENCE Communications  July 2010 - 2011
ESSENCE Magazine   2007 - 2009
Essence Communications Group   July 2006 - December 2007

Skills
Integrated Marketing, Live Events, Social Media Marketing, Sponsorship, Digital Media, Fundraising, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Corporate Events, Advertising, Project Planning, Festivals, Sponsorship Activation, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Music, Digital Strategy, Media Relations

Education
Spelman College   1991 — 1996

Chauncie Burton Chauncie Burton Greater Chicago Area Details
Chauncie Burton's Essence Magazine Experience September 2012 - Present
Job Account Director at Essence Magazine
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Essence Magazine   September 2012 - Present
Billboard  September 2011 - September 2012
Starcom MediaVest  September 2010 - September 2011
Starcom Worldwide  September 2008 - September 2010
VIBE Media Group  May 2006 - August 2008
US Marketing   February 2006 - January 2008
Time Inc./Essence Magazine   2004 - 2006
National Basketball Association  July 2003 - August 2004

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Creative Direction, New Business Development, Business Development, Digital Media, Digital Strategy, New Media, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Sponsorship, Social Media, Publishing, Marketing, Press Releases, Strategy, Advertising, Facebook, Strategic Partnerships, Media Planning, Brand Management, Brand Development, Event Planning, Interactive Marketing, Event Management, Brand Awareness, Online Marketing, SEM, Media Relations, Online Advertising, Email Marketing

Education
Northwestern University   2009 — 2011
MS, Integrated Marketing Communications

Howard University   1999 — 2003
BA, Advertising

Nzinga Shaw Nzinga Shaw Greater New York City Area Details
Nzinga Shaw's Essence Magazine Experience June 2001 - August 2003
Job Experienced Human Resources Executive
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Edelman  April 2010 - Present
Emanate PR  July 2009 - March 2010
National Football League  April 2007 - June 2009
YES Network  June 2004 - March 2007
Essence Magazine   June 2001 - August 2003

Education
University of Pennsylvania   2003 — 2005
Masters, Communications

University of Oxford   2004 — 2004
Summer Abroad, English Literature & History, Politics and Society

Spelman College   1997 — 2001

April Zion April Zion Greater New York City Area Details
April Zion's Essence Magazine Experience February 2007 - January 2009
Job Copywriter
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Freelance  February 2007 - Present
Avon  September 2009 - July 2014
Essence Magazine   February 2007 - January 2009
USA Weekend Magazine  2004 - 2007
Shape Magazine  2003 - 2004
Avon  2001 - 2003
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia  1994 - 1997

Skills
Marketing, Blogging, Publishing, Program Management, Copywriting, Advertising, Editorial, Magazines, Management, Product Development, Copy Editing, Fashion, Creative Direction, Brand Development, Social Media

Education
City University of New York-Queens College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies

Victoria Jordan Victoria Jordan Greater New York City Area Details
Victoria Jordan's Essence Magazine Experience 2007 - 2008
Job Principal at Pureworks, LLC, a video and design studio
Industry Design
Experience
Pureworks, LLC   2008 - Present
The Madison Square Garden Company  July 2014 - October 2014
Esquire Magazine  September 2008 - July 2014
Bigstock  2011 - 2012
Sweat Equity Education   2008 - 2008
Essence Magazine   2007 - 2008
Vibe Magazine  2006 - 2007
92nd Street Y  2006 - 2007
Essence Magazine   2005 - 2006
Akademiks  2004 - 2006

Skills
Creative Direction, Brand Development, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Marketing Strategy, Packaging, Integrated Circuit..., Advertising, Illustrator, Graphics, InDesign, Corporate Identity, Layout, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Fashion, Pre-press, Dreamweaver, Creative Strategy, Corporate Branding, Social Media, Art, Brand Management, Flash, Art Direction

Education
New York University   2005 — 2008
MA, Art Education

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick   1992 — 1997
Graphic Design

Monique Davis Monique Davis Greater New York City Area Details
Monique Davis's Essence Magazine Experience 2003 - 2005
Job Senior Brand Manager, Color Cosmetics
Industry Cosmetics
Experience
Avon Products Inc.  June 2014 - Present
Avon Products Inc.  March 2009 - June 2014
Avon Products  May 2007 - March 2009
Essence Magazine   2003 - 2005
Clinique  January 2002 - February 2003
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.   October 2000 - January 2002

Skills
Consumer Products, Management, Product Development, Cosmetics, Skin Care, Event Planning, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Beauty Industry, Product Launch, Fashion, Customer Insight, Fragrance, Personal Care, Social Media Marketing, Skin Care Products, Global Marketing, Brand Management, Retail, Product Innovation, Leadership Development

Education
Northwestern University   2005 — 2006
Master's degree, Integrated Marketing Communications

Spelman College   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Ylonda Gault Caviness Ylonda Gault Caviness Greater New York City Area Details
Ylonda Gault Caviness's Essence Magazine Experience September 1999 - January 2002
Job Author, CHILD, PLEASE / Editor / Digital Strategist
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
CHILD, PLEASE (Tarcher/Penguin)   April 2015 - Present
The Huffington Post  August 2012 - Present
NPR's "The Takeaway"   February 2010 - Present
Studio One  2011 - 2012
NBC Universal  2008 - March 2009
First Wives World   November 2007 - June 2008
Essence Communications  September 2002 - December 2003
Essence Magazine   September 1999 - January 2002
Crain's New York Business  January 1990 - 1997

Skills
Editorial, Web Content, Editing, Journalism, Content Strategy, Copy Editing, Blogging, Content Development, Feature Articles, Storytelling, New Media, Magazines, Publishing, Copywriting, Content Management, Social Media, Press Releases, Publications, Digital Media, Newsletters, CMS, AP Style, Publicity, News Writing, Video, Web Content Management, Books, Television, Broadcast, Freelance Writing, SEO, Proofreading, Newspapers, Headline Writing, Online Journalism, Ghostwriting, Fact-checking, Breaking News, Creative Writing, Online Publishing, WordPress, Web Editing, Magazine Articles, Business Journalism, Facebook, Investigative Reporting, Media Relations, Digital Journalism, Blogger

Education
Northwestern University   1981 — 1985
Journalism

Robert Krupka Robert Krupka Greater Philadelphia Area Details
Robert Krupka's Essence Magazine Experience January 2013 - February 2013
Job Editor
Industry Media Production
Experience
Pentent Productions   June 2003 - Present
DBGM Productions   October 2012 - April 2013
BET NETWORKS  March 2013 - March 2013
Essence Magazine   January 2013 - February 2013
Essence Magazine   January 2012 - February 2012
Essence Magazine   June 2011 - September 2011
Before Breakfast   May 2009 - March 2011
JDM Productions, Inc.   September 2009 - December 2009
Journey Into America   May 2009 - July 2009
Southern Fried Filmworks   March 2009 - March 2009

Skills
Post Production, Film Production, Editing, After Effects, Short Films, Directing, Final Cut Studio, Video Production, Television, Final Cut Pro, Video, Avid Media Composer, Documentaries, Film, Feature Films, Music Videos, HD Video, Independent Film, Video Editing, Broadcast, Avid, Color Correction, Commercials, Motion Graphics, Photoshop, Creative Direction, DVD Studio Pro, Non-linear Editing, Premiere

Education
Temple University   1997 — 2001
BA, Film and Media Arts

Trinity School   1991 — 1997

Benilde Little Benilde Little Greater New York City Area Details
Benilde Little's Essence Magazine Experience 1989 - 1992
Job author and adjunct professor
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
self-employed  2012 - Present
Essence Magazine   1989 - 1992

Skills
Fiction Writing, Storytelling, Creative Writing, Novels, Blogger, Feature Articles, College Teaching, Newsletters, Public Speaking, Magazines, Editorial, Press Releases, Books, Teaching Writing, Web Content, Teaching, Fiction, Freelance Writing, Editing, Publishing, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Blogging, Published Author, Publications, Literature, Poetry, Book Reviews

Education
Howard University   1978 — 1981

Northwestern University
Graduate school/Medill

Jazminia Griffith Jazminia Griffith Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Jazminia Griffith's Essence Magazine Experience June 2005 - August 2005
Job Design Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton
Industry Design
Experience
Booz Allen Hamilton  April 2008 - Present
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics  January 2008 - April 2008
Wachovia Securities  January 2007 - December 2007
James Madison University  June 2007 - August 2007
Essence Magazine   June 2005 - August 2005

Education
James Madison University   2001 — 2006
BFA, Art

Cherella Cox Cherella Cox Greater New York City Area Details
Cherella Cox's Essence Magazine Experience March 1991 - August 1994
Job Chief Editor, Contributors at TheStreet.com
Industry Publishing
Experience
TheStreet  April 2000 - Present
Bear, Stearns  June 1996 - April 2000
McGraw Hill Financial  August 1995 - June 1996
Essence Magazine   March 1991 - August 1994
Times Herald-Record  June 1990 - March 1991

Skills
Proofreading, Copy Editing, Editorial, Web Content, Publishing, Editing, Journalism, Content Development, Online Publishing, Feature Articles, Content Management, Magazines, Blogging, Publications, News Writing, Storytelling, Copywriting

Education
New York University   1999 — 2003
MS, Publishing

Storm King   1982 — 1985
High School, High School Diploma

Diane Da Costa Diane Da Costa Greater New York City Area Details
Diane Da Costa's Essence Magazine Experience 1991 - 2002
Job Curly Textured Expert & Author, Textured Tresses
Industry Cosmetics
Experience
SimpleeBEAUTIFUL Boutique Salon Westchester   July 2011 - Present
Beautiful Fund, LLC   October 2005 - Present
Simon & Schuster - Contracted Author   January 2001 - Present
Milady  August 2012 - June 2014
Carol's Daughter  February 2012 - April 2013
L'Oreal S.A. (MIZANI)   April 2009 - February 2011
Uptown Magazine  2008 - 2011
prettycity.com   2009 - 2009
Essence Magazine   1991 - 2002
Honey Magazine  1998 - 2001

Skills
Retail, Hair Care, Entertainment, Event Planning, Styling, Photography, Marketing, Salons, Consumer Products, Product Development, Stylists, Brand Development, Creative Direction, Brand Management, Blogging, Merchandising, Editorial, Copywriting, Cosmetics, Photo Shoots, Copy Editing, Beauty Industry, Fashion

Education
Robert Fiancé Hair Design Institute   1986 — 1987
Cosmetology, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Pace University - Lubin School of Business   1983 — 1986
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing & Advertising

Isaiah Joyner Isaiah Joyner Greater New York City Area Details
Isaiah Joyner's Essence Magazine Experience January 2010 - September 2010
Job Founder, Chief Director at Reserv Concierge LLC
Industry Events Services
Experience
Reserv Concierge LLC   October 2010 - Present
Essence Magazine   January 2010 - September 2010
Essence Magazine   June 2008 - September 2009
Lifetime Television  June 2007 - August 2007
Real Simple Magazine  June 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Management, Entertainment, Event Management, Event Planning

Education
Johnson C. Smith University - JCSU   2005 — 2009
bachelor of arts, Communication

Johnson C. Smith University - JCSU   2005 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Gwen Epps Gwen Epps Greater New York City Area Details
Gwen Epps's Essence Magazine Experience January 2005 - Present
Job Executive Assistant at Essence Magazine
Industry Publishing
Experience
Essence Magazine   January 2005 - Present

Skills
Office Administration, Office Management, Business Travel, Meeting Scheduling, Meeting Facilitation, Invoice Processing, Event Planning, Client Liaison, Executive..., Executive Calendar...

Education
Strayer University

Anika (Dill) Grant Anika (Dill) Grant New York, New York Details
Anika (Dill) Grant's Essence Magazine Experience January 2012 - Present
Job Corporate Sponsorship/Marketing Partnerships
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Essence Magazine   January 2012 - Present
New York City Ballet  January 2011 - January 2012
All Stars Helping Kids  May 2008 - January 2011
T.O.R.C.H.   2003 - 2011
Jazz at Lincoln Center  July 2004 - April 2008
Madison Square Garden  2002 - 2004

Education
New York University   1999 — 2002

University of Pittsiburgh

Nicole Salomon Nicole Salomon Greater New York City Area Details
Nicole Salomon's Essence Magazine Experience January 2008 - May 2008
Job HR Administrative Assistant
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Con Edison  September 2008 - Present
Staples  October 2004 - December 2009
Essence Magazine   January 2008 - May 2008

Education
Mercy College   2011 — 2012
Masters of Science, Organizational Leadership, 3.89

Saint John's University   2004 — 2008
Bachelors, Fine Arts

The Mary Louis Academy   2000 — 2004
High School Diploma

Reiko Hasegawa Reiko Hasegawa Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Reiko Hasegawa's Essence Magazine Experience April 2007 - November 2007
Job Photo Agent
Industry Photography
Experience
Elyse Connolly, Inc.   August 2008 - Present
Harper's Bazaar  January 2008 - August 2008
Men's Journal  January 2008 - January 2008
Essence Magazine   April 2007 - November 2007
Star Magazine  October 2006 - April 2007
Popular Science  January 2007 - March 2007

Skills
Editorial, Magazines, Graphic Design, Photos, Photography, Photoshop, Photo Editing, Image Manipulation, Photo Editor, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Direction, Photo Shoots, Digital Photography

Education
Pratt Institute   1998 — 2002
BFA, Photography Major, Art History Minor

SPFHS

Rashida Morgan - Brown Rashida Morgan - Brown Greater New York City Area Details
Rashida Morgan - Brown's Essence Magazine Experience February 2010 - Present
Job Associate Art Director at Essence Magazine
Industry Design
Experience
Essence Magazine   February 2010 - Present
Intouch Weekly, Essence, Latina, Harlem Business News & Various Publications   July 2008 - February 2010
Quick and Simple Magazine   April 2007 - July 2008
People Magazine  2002 - 2007
Time Magazine  June 2001 - July 2001

Skills
Magazines, Art Direction, Editorial, Publishing, Layout, InDesign, Publications, Creative Direction, Typography

Education
Rochester Institute of Technology
BS, Imaging Systems Management

Monica Kitchen Monica Kitchen Greater New York City Area Details
Monica Kitchen's Essence Magazine Experience September 2006 - February 2007
Job Freelance Writer/Researcher at Self Employed
Industry Publishing
Experience
Freelance  February 2009 - Present
82nd Street Academics  September 2011 - June 2012
Possible Productions/Showtime   October 2008 - January 2009
Multichannel Merchant Magazine   October 2007 - April 2008
Essence Magazine   September 2006 - February 2007
HBO  March 2003 - August 2005
Forty Acres & A Mule Filmworks   June 1997 - December 2003

Skills
Editorial, Research, Copy Editing, Film Production, Social Networking, Storytelling, Tutoring, Editing, Blogging, Curriculum Design, Social Media, Creative Writing, Publicity, AP Style, Journalism, Publishing, Writing

Education
New York University   2006 — 2008
Masters, Journalism

LIU Post   1988 — 1993
BFA, Communications

Janice Simpson Janice Simpson Greater New York City Area Details
Janice Simpson's Essence Magazine Experience 1974 - 1975
Job CoDirector of the Arts & Culture Reporting Program at CUNY's Graduate School of Journalism and theater blogger
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Outer Critics Circle   September 2009 - Present
American Theatre Wing  September 2009 - Present
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism  2008 - Present
W Magazine  January 2010 - May 2010
Time Magazine  1988 - 2008
The Wall Street Journal  1986 - 1988
Time Magazine  1979 - 1986
The Wall Street Journal  1975 - 1979
Essence Magazine   1974 - 1975
Woman's Day Magazine  1972 - 1974

Skills
Writing, Editing, Journalism, Blogging, Copy Editing, Public Speaking, Teaching, Magazines, Arts, AP Style, Publishing, Proofreading, Newsletters, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Fact-checking, Breaking News, Books, Editorial, Creative Writing, Theatre, Research

Education
Sarah Lawrence College   1968 — 1972
B.A., Liberal Arts

Keesa Schreane Keesa Schreane Greater New York City Area Details
Keesa Schreane's Essence Magazine Experience 2006 - 2010
Job Global Senior Marketing Manager/Program Manager at Thomson Reuters
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Thomson Reuters  2013 - Present
Girl Scout Council of Greater New York  2010 - Present
Black Girls CODE  2015 - 2015
Bank of America  2010 - 2013
Essence Magazine   2006 - 2010
Latina Magazine  2009 - 2009
Pershing  2006 - 2009
Citigroup  2000 - 2006

Skills
Management, CRM, Marketing, Product Management, Business Development, Strategy, Project Management, Program Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Digital Marketing, SEO, Enterprise Software

Education
New York University
M.A., Journalism

Salem College
B.A., Communications and Business Administration

Jenyne Raines Jenyne Raines Greater New York City Area Details
Jenyne Raines's Essence Magazine Experience 1992 - 1996
Job Freelance writer and communications specialist in beauty and lifestyle. Published author, Public relations specialist.
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Woman's Day magazine  February 2000 - Present
essence magazine   1992 - 1996

Education
Howard University   1979 — 1983
BA, journalism

Derryale Barnes Derryale Barnes Greater New York City Area Details
Derryale Barnes's Essence Magazine Experience 1994 - 1999
Job NYC Teaching Fellow
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Madiba Prep Middle School   September 2012 - Present
New York City Teaching Fellows  May 2011 - Present
O, The Oprah Magazine  January 2000 - April 2011
Essence Magazine   1994 - 1999
Essence Magazine   1993 - 1994

Skills
Fact-checking, Publications, Publishing, Research

Education
New York University   1985 — 1989
BFA

Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus
MS

Jazminia Griffith Jazminia Griffith Alexandria, Virginia Details
Jazminia Griffith's Essence Magazine Experience June 2005 - August 2005
Job Senior Consultant, Marketing & Communications Design House at Booz Allen Hamilton
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Booz Allen Hamilton  October 2014 - Present
Booz Allen Hamilton  March 2009 - Present
Booz Allen Hamilton  April 2008 - March 2009
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics - NCTM  January 2008 - April 2008
Wachovia Securities Financial Network  January 2007 - December 2007
James Madison University  May 2007 - June 2007
James Madison University  May 2006 - June 2006
Essence Magazine   June 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Graphic Design, Branding & Identity, Project Management, Typography, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Consultation, Collaborative Problem..., SharePoint, HTML, Adobe Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Brochures, Logo Design, Layout

Education
James Madison University   2001 — 2006
B.F.A., Graphic Design

Danelle (De) Kelly Danelle (De) Kelly Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Details
Danelle (De) Kelly's Essence Magazine Experience 1988 - 1992
Job Independent Living Coordinator at 4KIDS of South Florida
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
4KIDS of South Florida  April 2008 - Present
Essence Magazine   1988 - 1992

Skills
Non-profits, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Social Services, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Social Networking, Preaching, Coaching, Training, Leadership Development, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Nonprofits, Biblical Studies, Event Planning, Leadership, Program Management, Team Building, Grant Writing, Customer Service, Teaching, Event Management, Research, Employee Relations, Crisis Intervention, Staff Development, Budgets, Organizational..., Social Media

Education
New York University   1973 — 1974
Business Administration and Management, General

Jamie Carreiro Jamie Carreiro New York, New York Details
Jamie Carreiro's Essence Magazine Experience August 2008 - August 2009
Job Creative and Tech Director at PARTY
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
PARTY   June 2014 - Present
Goodby Silverstein & Partners  May 2013 - May 2014
Wieden + Kennedy  July 2009 - April 2013
Essence Magazine   August 2008 - August 2009

Skills
Digital Media, Creative Direction, Advertising, Digital Strategy, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Interactive Advertising, Interaction Design, Outdoor Advertising, Concept Development, Creative Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Typography, Brand Architecture

Education
Rhode Island School of Design   2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Film, Animation, and Video

Debra Autrey Debra Autrey Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Details
Debra Autrey's Essence Magazine Experience 1994 - 1999
Job Financial Service Professional
Industry Entertainment
Experience
MassMutual Financial Group  2013 - Present
PMA Companies  November 2012 - September 2013
NBCUniversal, Inc./MyNetwork TV   2010 - 2012
Advertising Sales Consultant   2002 - 2009
CODE MAGAZINE   1999 - 2001
Essence Magazine   1994 - 1999

Skills
Market Planning, New Business Development, B2B, Account Management, Product Marketing, Screenwriting, Blogging, Social Media, Social Networking, Advertising, Broadcast, Event Management, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Sales, Business Development, Online Advertising, Marketing, Strategic Planning, CRM, Budgets, Strategy, Negotiation, Product Development, Small Business, Market Research, Leadership, Sales Operations, Marketing Communications, Management, Sales Management

Education
Syracuse University
accounting

Pinda D. Romain Pinda D. Romain Houston, Texas Area Details
Pinda D. Romain's Essence Magazine Experience January 2005 - March 2012
Job Art Director at PDR Inc.
Industry Design
Experience
PDR Inc.   2012 - Present
Essence Magazine   January 2005 - March 2012

Skills
InCopy, Editorial, Corporate Identity, InDesign, Pre-press, Mac, Publishing, Illustration, Image Manipulation, Books, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Magazines, Post Production, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Direction, photoshoots

Education
Pratt Institute   1998 — 2000
Master of Science (MS), Communication Design

University of Houston   1991 — 1998
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Communications

Andrea Wright Dilworth Andrea Wright Dilworth Jackson, Mississippi Details
Andrea Wright Dilworth's Essence Magazine Experience August 1993 - December 1996
Job Assistant Professor of Mass Communications
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Southern New Hampshire University  August 2014 - Present
Ashford University  July 2014 - Present
Jackson State University  August 2008 - May 2015
The Clarion-Ledger  April 1997 - August 1998
Essence Magazine   August 1993 - December 1996
U.S. News & World Report   June 1993 - August 1996

Skills
Research, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Teaching

Education
Jackson State University   2000 — 2006
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Educational Leadership and Administration

University of Missouri-Columbia   1991 — 1993
Master of Arts (M.A.), Journalism

Tougaloo College   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English/Journalism

Crystal Martin Crystal Martin Greater New York City Area Details
Crystal Martin's Essence Magazine Experience October 2013 - July 2014
Job Freelance Writer
Industry Publishing
Experience
Women's Wear Daily  June 2014 - March 2015
Essence Magazine   October 2013 - July 2014
Shape Magazine  June 2013 - October 2013
ESSENCE.com  January 2013 - April 2013
O, the Oprah Magazine  December 2008 - October 2012
Redbook magazine  March 2007 - December 2008

Skills
InCopy, Magazines, Editorial, Publishing, Fact-checking, K4, Web Content, Breaking News, Journalism, Content Management, Beauty Industry, Feature Articles

Education
New York University   2005 — 2007
Master of Arts (M.A.), Journalism

University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance

Zandile Blay Zandile Blay Greater New York City Area Details
Zandile Blay's Essence Magazine Experience 2010 - 2011
Job Journalist
Industry Publishing
Experience
Newhouse School, Syracuse University  2013 - Present
The Huffington Post  2006 - Present
BLAY DISCIPLINES + METHODS   2014 - Present
HELLO! Magazine  2013 - 2014
SCENE Magazine  October 2012 - 2014
Essence Magazine   2010 - 2011
Paper Magazine  2008 - 2010
The Bergen Record  2004 - 2007
Seventeen Magazine  2004 - 2006

Education
Central Saint Martins   2007 — 2009
Master of Arts (M.A.), Fashion

S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Broadcast Journalism

Syracuse University - Maxwell School   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Ivy Pascual Ivy Pascual New York, New York Details
Ivy Pascual's Essence Magazine Experience July 2011 - July 2012
Job Research Editor
Industry Publishing
Experience
Du Jour  July 2012 - Present
Essence Magazine   July 2011 - July 2012
In Style  March 2009 - July 2012
In Style  January 2007 - August 2007
NBC, "Early Show"   June 2004 - August 2004

Education
Syracuse University
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, (B.S.) Broadcast Journalism; Finance minor

Ann Larose Ann Larose Greater New York City Area Details
Ann Larose's Essence Magazine Experience June 2010 - August 2010
Job Freelance Designer
Industry Design
Experience
Push  November 2014 - May 2015
Seminole State College of Florida  September 2014 - October 2014
Tavistock Group  September 2013 - August 2014
Fry Hammond Barr  January 2013 - May 2013
Orange County Graphics Department   July 2011 - January 2012
Sanborn Studios   February 2011 - May 2011
Cirque du Soleil  January 2011 - May 2011
Essence Magazine   June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Graphic Design, Typography, Editorial Design, Bookbinding, Collage, Pattern Design, Layout, Illustrator, Graphics, Brochures, Photoshop, Logo Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising

Education
Ringling School of Art and Design   2007 — 2011
BFA Graphic + Interactive Communication, Minor in Business of Art and Design

Seminole High School   2003 — 2007
Diploma, Health

Chime Edwards Chime Edwards Jackson, Mississippi Details
Chime Edwards's Essence Magazine Experience May 2014 - January 2015
Job Youtube Content Creator. Vlogger/Blogger
Industry Online Media
Experience
Youtube  January 2011 - Present
Essence Magazine   May 2014 - January 2015
Carol's Daughter Transitioning Movement   November 2012 - June 2013
BlackLikeMoi.com   September 2012 - March 2013

Skills
Editing, Blogging, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Social Media, Hair Care, Hosting, Panel Moderator, Journalism, Digital Photography, Fashion, Magazines, Video, Art, Social Networking, Film, Blog

Education
Rust College
Mass Communications, Broadcast Journalism

Tanisha Sykes Tanisha Sykes New York, New York Details
Tanisha Sykes's Essence Magazine Experience August 2007 - Present
Job Senior Editor, Personal Finance & Careers at Essence Magazine
Industry Publishing
Experience
Essence Magazine   August 2007 - Present
Black Enterprise Magazine  May 2004 - July 2007
Black Enterprise Magazine  October 2001 - April 2004

Skills
Writing, Editing, Multimedia Content..., Blogging, Social Media Integration, Content Development, Public Speaking, Motivational Speaking, Journalism, Small Business, Career Counseling, Personal Finance, Connecting People

Education
Temple University   2000 — 2001
Continuing Education, Journalism & Mass Media

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick   1990 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism & Mass Media and Sociology

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