OBJECTIVE
To gain experience or employment in the field of journalism, photography and videography.
EDUCATION
Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Fl ~ Graduation: April 2012
• Major: Broadcast Journalism ~ Concentration: Photography
SKILLS
• Adobe Photoshop, ENPS, Final Cut Pro, Aurora, DVC Sony Pro, P2 Camera
• Pro Tools HD, Broadcast Server, Audio Controls, Teleprompter, Live Truck Op
• Microsoft Office, MAC and PC proficient
EXPERIENCE
WTXL-ABC 27 News: Photographer: April 2013-Present
• Shoot and edit video footage for hard news stories
• Operate satellite truck and microwave gear for live shots
• Write scripts and produce independent feature packages
Isolated Time-Photography & Film (Freelance): Fall 2011-Present
• Creative and visual director
• Host independent photo shoots
• Focus on fashion, still, nature and portrait photography
FAMU TV20: Reporter/Videographer/Editor/Floor Director: Spring 2011-Spring 2012
• Serve as camera operator and floor director for live news show
• Cue on-air talent when to begin reading
• Active in the field as a reporter for hard news stories
• Edit video for newscast utilizing Final Cut Pro
• Write scripts in A/V style using ENPS operating system
The FAMUAN: Correspondent/Staff Writer/Photographer: Spring 2008-Spring 2012
• Cover assignments including hard news, campus wide events and meetings
• Conduct interviews with official personnel, administration and student body
• Write articles for Lifestyles, Sports and News section of newspaper
• Compose pictures and portraits for story layouts as a staff photographer
• Edit photos to accompany stories and sports articles
JOURNEY Magazine: Photographer: Fall 2009-Fall 2011
• Organized photo shoots for models
• Edited photographs to be decided on by photo editor
• Scout for photo session locations
WANM 90.5 FM: Anchor/Producer: Spring 2011-Fall 2011
• Read daily AP news headlines during radio broadcast
• Produced scripts for hard news stories and sports using ENPS
Fly-Publicity, LLC: Intern/Writer: Spring 2011–Fall 2011
• Lead interviews with new and upcoming entrepreneurs, recording artists
• Produced e-mail blast to go out to fan database
• Listened in on weekly conference-calls to give input on clients
• Sent out information and company details through social media networks
• Publicized clients material and product through company site
AWARDS /AFFILIATIONS
- Certified Music Recording Engineer
- National Association of Black Journalists
- Collegiate 100 Black Men of Tallahassee
- FAMU Chapter of NAACP
- Kappa Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity Inc.
REFERENCES:
Kenneth Jones: Professor/Film Director, Florida A&M University, 850.561.2779 kenneth.jones@famu.edu
Mika Highsmith: News Anchor/Managing Editor, WTXL/ABC27, 215.219.1060 mhighsmith@wtxl.tv
George Olokun: CEO/Mentor/Author, G.Dot Enterprise, 770.906.1176
georgeolokun@gmail.com
