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akilah16

Posted July 11th, 2008 by akilah16

I am a media professional looking to expand my career. I have resided in major cities such as Los Angeles, New York and Detroit however, I would like to relocate to Trinidad given the perfect opportunity. Most of my work experience has been for media for-profit organizations, however I am looking to secure either a government or non-profit media position.

Skills
Skills:
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Lotus Notes, Outlook, Photoshop and Raiser’s Edge software. • Efficient in conducting market research using tools such as Lexis Nexis, CMR reporting, Redbooks, MRI stats and broadcast audience research ratings.
Work
Current (or last) Employment Company:
Black Shorts Magazine
Current (or last) Employment Position:
Freelance Creative Associate
Current (or last) Employment People Managed:
3
Current (or last) Employment Period Employed Months:
6
Prior Job #1 Company:
Thirteen/ WNET New York
Prior Job #1 Position:
National Corporate Marketing Coordinator
Prior Job1 Years Employed:
1
Prior Job #2 Company:
FremantleMedia
Prior Job #2 Position:
Licensing Coordinator
Prior Job #2 Years Employed:
1
Education
University/College Name:
Wayne State University
University/College Major:
Journalism
University/College Degree:
BA
University/College Year Graduated:
2004
Secondary/High School Name:
Riverside Secondary School
Year graduated from Secondary/High School:
1999
Secondary/High School Passes:
Recieved Ontario Secondary School Diploma, with emphasis on advanced pre-college courses
Awards:
Recipient of the Rosa Parks and The Detroit News Journalism Scholarship