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C O M M U N I C A T I O N S , C O P Y W R I T I N G A N D E D I T I N G S P E C I A L I S T
OBJECTIVE
EDUCATION
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
SKILLS
COPY WRITING
EDITING
CONTENT CREATION
CRM
ADOBE CS6
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Extremely motivated communications professional with over 8 years of experience; looking to develop a track record in
media relations, copy writing and technical editing within a growth­oriented firm.
CREATOR
THE KARAMOKOWAY | LIFESTYLE BLOG | MAY 2014 ­ PRESENT
Leveraged communications and journalistic strategies to streamline traffic and engage audience across multiple
countries; US, France, Germany, Europe, Ukraine, Poland, and Japan.
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
B.L.A.C. MAGAZINE | PREMIER LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE| JUN 2010 ­ JUN 2012
Produced original content on various topics to increase the readership & website traffic
BACHELOR OF ARTS, JOURNALISM &
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Howard University
2003 - 2007
• Media Relations
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Relationship Management
• Content Management
• Publication Production
• Content Management
AMERICAN LITERATURE TEACHER
W.E.B. DUBOIS PREPARATORY ACADEMY | COLLEGE PREP CHARTER SCHOOL | AUG 2009 ­ DEC 2010
Developed robust curriculum to improve students literary and communications skills while cultivating their leadership
qualities.
BUSINESS ANALYST/ COMMUNICATIONS LIASON
BLACK INK COLLECTIVE | BUSINESS SERVICES | JUN 2008 ­ PRESENT
Conducted research and cross referenced info to ensure effective and efficient client services.
Maintained professional
GRANT WRITER
IRASON BROAD COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | BUSINESS SERVICES | JUN 2008 ­ PRESENT
PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST
EOI HOLDINGS GROUP | BUSINESS SERVICES | DEC 2007 ­ SEP 2009
Managed incoming communications, outgoing press releases and media kits for 4 subsidiary companies
Implemented CRM system to effectively manage over 500 segmented clients
MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
MBADS MUSEUM | AFRICAN RELICS SUPPOSITORY | AUG 2007 ­ AUG 2008
Built and maintained the reputation and progress of the museum. Assist in development of strategies for marketing
campaigns. Monitored daily media auditing, trafficking and reporting
INTERN
HEART & SOUL MAGAZINE | WOMEN'S HEALTH MAGAZINE | MAY 2007 ­ AUG 2007
Assisted with media inquiries and managed social media forums.
K A I A K A R A M O K O
Identified and secured financial resources to support the brands operations
Created automation system to maintain funder files and keep donor base current