Experience
RGMI Press   October 2012 - Present
Prince George's County Memorial Library System  September 2011 - August 2015
International Baccalaureate  November 2011 - September 2012
U.S. Department of Justice   January 2010 - November 2011
Foxfire Printing  January 2007 - August 2007
Washington Afro American Newspaper   December 2005 - January 2007
Tower Federal Credit Union  January 2003 - June 2005
CSC  August 2000 - January 2003

Skills
Editing, Newsletters, Publications, Proofreading, Publishing, Editorial, Press Releases, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Copywriting, Books, Research, Magazines, Newspapers, Adobe Creative Suite, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, AP Style, Advertising, Multimedia, Brochures, Layout, Graphic Design, Book Promotion, Author Promotion, Graphics, Direct Mail, Feature Articles, Interviews, Journalism, Content Management, Media Relations, Content Development, Literature, Facebook, Web Content, Translation, Blogging, Content Strategy, Storytelling, News Writing, APA Style, Thesis and Dissertation..., Resumes and Cover..., Publicity and Program..., Business Strategy, Google Analytics

Education
Prince George's Community College   2007 — 2008
Certificate, Human Services Institute, Developmental Disabilities (DDA Program)

Maryland Library Associate Training Institute (LATI)
Certificate, Library and Information Science

University of Maryland College Park   1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English - Creative Writing

Syracuse University   1994 — 1995
Broadcast Journalism

Experience
Family Is   January 2011 - Present
Marriage Nectar   June 2006 - Present
Prince George's Community College  2011 - 2014
Gospel Today   April 2006 - December 2006
Washington Afro American Newspaper   November 2000 - April 2006

Skills
Public Speaking, Workshop Facilitation, Workshop Development, Peer Mentoring, Copy Editing, Writing, Editorial Process, Community Development, Presenter, Presentation Coaching, Employee Training, Train the Trainer, Marriage, Christian Ministry, Editorial, Leadership, Editing, Psychotherapy

Education
New York Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Management

Experience
WEAA 88.9 FM  January 2011 - Present
Washington Afro American Newspaper   January 2008 - Present
MSU Spokesman Newspaper   June 2006 - December 2007
Morgan State University  July 2005 - December 2007
The Baltimore Sun  January 2007 - May 2007
Morgan State University  August 2006 - February 2007
MSU Spokesman   January 2005 - June 2006

Skills
Writing, Creative Writing, News Writing, Proposal Writing, Legal Writing, Speech Writing, Management, Editing, Online News, Newspaper

Education
University of Maryland University College   2011 — 2014
Master's degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, 3.0

Morgan State University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Broadcast Journalism/English, 3.0

Experience
Washington Afro American Newspaper   July 2011 - June 2015
St. John's Transformation Baptist Church   September 1996 - January 2014
Mustard Seed Magazine   June 2008 - February 2009
Afro American Newspaper  October 1997 - December 2007
Family Start   1990 - 1991

Skills
Editorial, Magazines, Politics, Newspaper, Entertainment, Publications, Copy Editing, Editing, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Blogging, Journalism, Feature Articles, Publishing, Media Relations, Press Releases, Creative Writing, Radio, Interviews, Newspapers, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Storytelling, Proofreading, Newsletters, Social Media, Freelance Writing, Proposal Writing, Speech Writing, Strategic Communications, Copywriting, Web Content, New Media, Publicity, Corporate Communications, WordPress

Education
Wesley Theological Seminary   1991 — 1993
M.Div., Theology

Coppin State University   1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Science (BS), English Language and Literature, General

Experience
ESPN  February 2015 - Present
ESPN  October 2013 - Present
ESPN  December 2011 - January 2014
Washington Afro American Newspaper   April 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Final Cut Pro, Video Editing, Broadcast, Journalism, Video Production, Studio Camera Operation, Master Control, Events Coordination

Education
Morgan State University   2008 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

Experience
ABC News  January 2012 - Present
The Fab Empire   August 2007 - Present
TheLoop21.com  March 2011 - January 2012
Washington Afro American Newspaper   June 2007 - May 2011
NBC Universal  January 2010 - March 2011
International Center for Journalists  June 2007 - June 2010
Vidicom  June 2006 - August 2006
Clear Channel  June 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Audacity, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, iMovie, Garageband, New Media, Wordpress, Blogger, QuarkXPress, Copy Editing, Editing, Journalism, Ap Style, Blogging, Storytelling, Facebook, Press Releases, Final Cut Pro, Video Editing

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   2010 — 2011
M.S., Digital Media

University of Maryland College Park   2003 — 2007
B.A., Communication

Experience
Trinity Episcopal Church, Washington,   July 2013 - Present
Washington Life Magazine  September 2012 - Present
BlogTalkRadio  August 2010 - Present
Examiner.com  October 2009 - Present
Trinity Episcopal Church DC   November 2012 - July 2013
Takoma Park Baptist Church   2006 - July 2012
Washington Afro American Newspaper   September 2010 - 2011
Covenant Presbyterian Church  September 2000 - October 2006
Capital One  July 2005 - August 2006

Skills
Event Planning, Piano, Reviews, Music, Singing, Interviews, Art Education, Classical, Performing Arts, Music Theory, Conducting, Choral, Music Education, Entertainment, Musical Theatre, Teaching, Chamber Music, Vocal, Band, Editing, Opera, Composition, Accompaniment, Arts Administration, Vocal Coaching, Music History, Concerts, Public Relations

Education
Shenandoah University   2003 — 2005
Master of Music, Sacred Music, Voice, Organ, Conducting, Choral Lit.

Virginia State University   1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Music, Music

Petersburg High School   1992 — 1995
Diploma, General Studies

Experience
Primerica  September 2013 - Present
Washington Afro American Newspaper   March 2013 - September 2014
Chipotle Mexican Grill  June 2012 - July 2013
Subway  April 2011 - June 2011
Global Conex   June 2008 - August 2010

Skills
Organizational..., Prompt, Eager To Learn, Time Management, Telephone Skills, Friendly Personality, Organizational Structure, People Skills, Close Attention to..., Social Skills, Teamwork, Creative Writing, Goal Oriented, Integrity, Data Entry, Event Planning, Customer Service, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Cash Register, Highly detail oriented, Cashiering

Education
Howard University   2011 — 2015
Public Relations/Image Management

Experience
KQED  June 2015 - Present
Youth Radio  January 2015 - Present
Oakland Local  January 2015 - June 2015
Center For Investigative Reporting  June 2011 - November 2014
DJNF 1996 - 2013   June 2011 - September 2011
Salon Media Group  November 2009 - April 2010
Washington Afro American Newspaper   June 2009 - August 2009
Center for Integration and Improvement of Journalism   June 2008 - June 2009
Golden Gate [X]Press   January 2009 - May 2009
Western Edition Newspaper   April 2008 - February 2009

Skills
Journalism, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Social Media, Video, Multimedia, Online Journalism, AP Style, Investigative Reporting, Digital Media, News Writing, Feature Articles, Facebook, Blogging, Publications, HTML, Newspapers, Fact-checking, Breaking News, Editing, Copywriting, Project Management, Editorial, JavaScript, jQuery, WordPress, Headline Writing, Final Cut Pro, MailChimp, Event Planning, Vendor Relationships, Writing, Radio Broadcasting, Radio, Podcasting

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   2010 — 2011
Master of Science (MS), Digital Media

San Francisco State University   2005 — 2009
BA, Print Journalism

Georgetown University   2009 — 2009
Institute of Political Journalism

Experience
New Virginia Majority   July 2014 - Present
Everyday Democracy  June 2012 - June 2014
Morgan State University  June 2009 - June 2010
Justice Policy Institute  January 2004 - June 2006
TBWT: The Black World Today   January 2001 - January 2003
EEOC  June 1999 - June 2000
Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA)   January 1997 - June 1999
Washington Afro American Newspaper   January 1990 - January 1992

Skills
Strategic Communications, Prisons, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Public Policy, Public Administration, Journalism, Publications, Community Development, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Social Media, Research, Fundraising, Media Relations, Editing, Grant Writing, Press Releases, Policy, Newsletters, Strategic Planning, Speech Writing, Volunteer Management, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Grants, Strategy, Event Management, Program Development, Program Management, Leadership Development, Management, Workshop Facilitation, Social Networking, Marketing, Storytelling, Writing, Proposal Writing, Staff Development, Organizational..., Politics, Copy Editing, Community Organizing, Government, Newspapers, Program Evaluation, Communications Planning, Community Engagement, Political Campaigns

Education
Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY)   1999 — 2001
Master's degree, Public Administration

Brandeis University   1986 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), American History (United States)

Gateway Community College   1984 — 1986
Associate's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
LaForce + Stevens  December 2014 - Present
Siren PR  October 2013 - November 2014
HL Group  October 2012 - October 2013
HL Group  2012 - October 2012
HL Group  September 2011 - September 2011
Gucci  May 2011 - August 2011
MESH.  April 2009 - January 2011
Kiki De Montparnasse  May 2010 - August 2010
Honey Magazine  October 2009 - October 2009
Washington Afro American Newspaper   August 2008 - January 2009

Skills
InDesign, Blogging, Public Relations, Copy Editing, Fashion, Event Management, Editorial, Magazines, Integrated Marketing, WordPress, Photoshop, Press Releases, Photography

Education
Howard University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations, Fashion Merchandising

Experience
The Youth Career Coach Inc.   August 2009 - Present
Trinity Washington University  November 2014 - Present
American Leadership and Policy Foundation   February 2015 - Present
Northeastern University College of Professional Studies  August 2015 - Present
Northeastern University College of Professional Studies  May 2011 - Present
The MBA Exchange (R)   February 2013 - Present
Washington Afro American Newspaper   October 2014 - Present
The Journal of Negro Education   March 2014 - Present
Ethnic Online: New England's Magazine for Ethnic Professionals   December 2012 - July 2015
Independent Contractor - Various Media Outlets  September 2006 - July 2015

Skills
Leadership, Leadership Development, Career Counseling, Public Speaking, Training, Nonprofits, Coaching, Social Networking, Community Outreach, Social Media, Staff Development, Resume Writing, Career Development, Conflict Resolution, Program Development, Team Building, Research, Human Resources, Grant Writing, Strategy, Higher Education, Interviews, Program Management, Workshop Facilitation, Teaching, Recruiting, Entrepreneurship, Mentoring, Negotiation, Management Consulting

Education
Northeastern University   2011 — 2016
Candidate, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) (ABD - All But Dissertation), Organizational Leadership & Communication

Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Statement of Accomplishment, NovoED, Scaling Up Your Venture Without Screwing Up

University of Rhode Island
Teaching Fellow

Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management
Executive Education, Entrepreneurship Development

Harvard Law School
Mediation Certificate, Facilitative Co-Mediation Model

Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government
Executive Education, Leadership, Organizing and Action, Leading Change

Northeastern University
(M.S.) Master of Science, Leadership

Johnson and Wales University
(MBA) Master of Business Administration, Global Business Leadership

Lee Institute School of Real Estate
(CERT.), Massachusetts Real Estate Salespersons Course

University of Massachusetts, Amherst
(B.A.) Bachelor's Degree with an Individual Concentration (B.D.I.C.), Image Consulting (3 Majors Combined: Finance, Apparel Marketing, Exercise Science)

Experience
Fusion Meetings and Events   September 2012 - Present
Washington Afro American Newspaper   July 2014 - Present
Airlines for America  July 2011 - September 2012
Anxiety Disorders Association of America  June 2010 - June 2011
Patch.com  September 2009 - January 2011
Estimé Enterprises, Inc   March 2010 - June 2010
Estimé Enterprises, Inc   November 2009 - December 2009
United States Census Bureau  March 2009 - June 2009
PBS  October 2008 - February 2009
Washington Post.com Newsweek Interactive   May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, PowerPoint, Excel, Illustrator, Audacity, Drupal, Filemaker Pro, Constant Contact, Writing, Editing, Journalism, Blogging, Social Media, Public Relations, Event Planning, Adobe Creative Suite, Press Releases, Social Networking, Media Relations, Newsletters, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Wordpress, Graphic Design, Copy Editing, AP Style, Copywriting, Content Management, SharePoint, Microsoft Office..., Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Excel, Advertising, Research, Marketing, Publications, Editorial, New Media, Multimedia, CMS, Strategic Communications, News Writing, Web Content, Web Content Management, Internal Communications, Feature Articles, Proofreading, Speech Writing

Education
American University   2007 — 2008
M.A., Print Journalism

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University   2005 — 2007
B.A., Communication

University of Mary Washington   2003 — 2005

Experience
MPECKABLE LLC   January 2007 - Present
Washington Afro American Newspaper   August 1991 - August 1996

Skills
Entertainment, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Music Industry, Social Media, Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising, Online Advertising, Music, New Business Development, New Media, Public Speaking, Music Production, Digital Media, Digital Marketing, Social Networking, Event Management, Event Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Entrepreneurship, Online Marketing, Blogging, Facebook, Marketing Communications

Education
Morgan State University   1987 — 1989
Marketing

Morehouse College   1984 — 1987
Marketing

Experience
Scentsy  November 2014 - Present
Legal Shield  April 2007 - Present
TekPro Services  May 2010 - May 2011
Washington Afro American Newspaper   November 2010 - November 2010
Protection Strategies Incorporated  November 2009 - April 2010
US Department of Justice  April 2007 - July 2009
Lockheed Martin  2009 - 2009
UDC Trilogy Newspaper   August 2005 - May 2008
UDC FreeVoice Newspaper   January 2007 - May 2007

Skills
Non-profits, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Research, Fundraising, Editing, Government, Microsoft Office, Grant Writing, Social Media, Program Development, Policy, Outlook, Customer Service, Public Relations, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, Legal Writing, Teaching, Proofreading, Social Media Marketing, Nonprofits

Education
Trinity University-Washington   2010 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), Communication and Media Studies

University of the District of Columbia   2003 — 2009
Bachelors, Mass Media Art

Hollins University

Experience
PRIMERICA  July 2014 - Present
Department of Justice  1989 - 2015
Washington Afro American Newspaper   August 1999 - September 2003

Skills
Courts, Litigation, Legal Research, White Collar Criminal..., Criminal Law, Microsoft Office, Internal Investigations, Administrative Law, Criminal Justice, Criminal Investigations, Private Investigations, Military Justice, Legal Writing, Trials, Counterterrorism, Appeals, Social Media, Criminal Defense, Counterintelligence, Homeland Security, Investigation, Background Checks, Emergency Management, Field Training, Federal Law Enforcement, Policy

Education
The George Washington University - College of Professional Studies   2015 — 2016
Master of Professional Studies, Security and Safety Leadership

Texas Barber Colleges and Hairstyling Schools   2007 — 2009
Licensed Barber, Barbering/Barber

Howard University

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick

Experience
DH  December 2011 - Present
Alternatives for Crime Scholarship Foundation, Inc. (AFC)   August 2013 - Present
Washington Afro American Newspaper   August 2010 - 2011
Ball Corporation  June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Marketing, Business Intelligence, Intelligence, Logo Design, Brand Development, Sales, Data Analysis, Management, Research

Education
Morgan State University   2010 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

Morgan State University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Telecommunications - Public Relations and Promotions, 3.5 GPA

Experience
Macy's  July 2013 - Present
Ditch Magazine   October 2012 - January 2013
March Funeral Homes   2011 - 2011
Washington Afro American Newspaper   2011 - 2011

Skills
Copy Editing, Editing, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Journalism, Newsletters, Blogging, Poetry, Research, Books, Copywriting, Literature, Facebook, Tutoring, storify, Pinterest, Twitter, HTML 5, CSS, Merchandising

Education
Morgan State University   2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English/Journalism