GPA: 3.97

Honors: Dean’s List: Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024 | Florida Academic Scholar | VSPA | Academic Persistence Scholar | SJGC Scholar

• Delivered live segments for the twice-weekly broadcasts and sometimes collaborated with MMJs to share engaging stories
• Conducted on-camera interviews and shot B-roll of practices and games of various sports for the newscast.
• Reviewed and approved sports scripts to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to journalistic standards.
• Built and maintained relationships with coaches, athletes, and sports organizations to enhance coverage and secure exclusive interviews.

• Producing news packages for TV and digital platforms, maintaining editorial integrity under tight deadlines
• Researching, writing, and reporting across TV, online, and social platforms, maintaining accuracy and meeting tight deadlines
• Hosting live reports and stand-ups from the field, delivering breaking news updates and providing real-time coverage under pressure

• Wrote and edited over 50 broadcast news stories, maintaining a high level of accuracy and efficiency under tight deadlines
• Managed and logged footage for news packages and segments, organizing assets for use by the producer

• Directing editorial strategy for sports content, ensuring comprehensive coverage of major events and local teams while mentoring a team of writers.
• Mentoring and leading a team of six sports writers, fostering a collaborative environment that enhanced the quality and depth of sports reporting across various events.
• Wrote and edited compelling sports stories for print and broadcast, focusing on timely and relevant coverage of collegiate and professional sports.
• Conducted in-depth research and analysis to provide context and insight in coverage of breaking sports news and feature stories.

• Led an editorial team of five staff writers, ensuring timely and accurate content to boost readership and engagement for The FAMUAN.
• Collaborated with the assistant editor to refine workflow processes and enhance efficiency.
• Developed and managed editorial calendar, prioritizing stories and coordinating coverage plans to align with current events and organizational goals.
• Nurtured junior reporters’ skills, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and bolstering content quality.

• Analyzing campus trends and student issues, producing over 30 well-researched articles that enhanced community awareness and engagement.
• Conducting in-depth interviews and investigations, delivering high-quality content that significantly increased readership and sparked meaningful discussions.
• Managing tight deadlines and prioritized tasks efficiently, consistently delivering timely content without compromising quality.

• Participated in a prestigious fellowship program designed to empower HBCU students in digital journalism and media innovation.
• Collaborated with a diverse cohort of fellows to explore emerging trends in online news, focusing on technology, ethics, and audience engagement.
• Developed skills in multimedia storytelling, data journalism, and social media strategies to enhance digital reporting practices.
• Engaged with industry leaders and experts through workshops and panel discussions, gaining insights into the future of journalism and best practices in the field.

• Completed an intensive multimedia journalism training program focused on video production, digital storytelling, and multimedia reporting techniques.
• Produced original content, including video packages and written articles, highlighting significant issues affecting the Black community.
• Enhanced skills in using industry-standard tools and software for video editing, audio production, and graphic design.
• Received mentorship from experienced journalists, gaining valuable feedback on storytelling approaches and presentation techniques.

• Participated in workshops and mentorship sessions that enhanced reporting techniques and professional development.
• Developed and refined multimedia journalism skills, including video editing, digital storytelling, and social media strategy.
• Collaborated with a team of student journalists to produce high-quality multimedia content during the annual NABJ Convention.
• Conducted interviews and gathered stories in a fast-paced environment, focusing on topics relevant to the Black community and journalism industry.