Kenisha Barrow is seeking a career in broadcasting and has a Bachelor's degree in Communication from Medaille College. She has experience in TV production, broadcast, promotion and production through internships at WBBZ TV and various radio stations. Kenisha has also organized hip hop showcases featuring local artists and has worked as a Youth Ambassador helping foster youth consider college.
1. Kenisha Barrow
109 Hill St.
Buffalo, NY 14214
KenishaBarrow@gmail.com
(716)- 536-9829
Education
Bachelor of Science Communication May 2016
MedailleCollege,Buffalo NY
GPA: 3.0
Internships
WBBZ TV Station, Buffalo, NY, 08/2015 – 12/2015
TV Production
• Market station on social media for In the Zone, BraggingRights and What’s the Buzz shows.
• Set-up audience participants in football challenges with Buffalo BillsPlayers
• Assistduringfilmingof shows
• Participated in showrehearsals
• Observed camera operator
Broadcast, Promotion, and Production, 04/2014-07/2015
Town Square Media, WBLK, and Cumulus, 97 Rock Buffalo, NY
Broadcast
• Worked with the Board/Technical Operator to conduct shows
• Developed communication skills through air checks,interviews,and engaging with the audience
Production
• Worked with the Board/Technical Operator to create promos, commercials,interviews etc.…
• Adjusted the way specific daily shows sound
Promotion
• Assistwith off-site livebroadcasts to drivelisteningaudienceto client’s sites
• Engage audiences with trivia,games,prizes and giveaways
• Wrote blogs for website
Continued trainingafter the completion of internships on broadcasting,air-checks,production and promotions
Related Experience
WNY Music & Arts Movement: Hip Hop Explosion
HallwallsContemporary Arts Center
Organizer,02/2016-Current
Developed a venue for up and coming artists to showcasetheir talent and “Strive for Expression”
Secured 10-15 acts includingdancers,poets and music artists fromthe WNY area
Marketed event through social media,flyers,colleges,universities,and retail outlets for the targeted audience
Event sold out with 150-200 attendees
Performer,Hosts, Singingand Rap Artist, Freelancer
Shea’s Performing Arts Center, Hip Hop in Black and White, December, 2015
Asbury Hall,Buffalo Hip Hop Showcase,December, 2015 and February, 2016
Community and MedailleCollege events
Employment
Youth Ambassador for Western New York Colleges and Universities, 04/2014-Current
University at Albany,Office of Child and Family Services
Assistindividualswho arefostered or adopted to consider attendingcollege
Host presentations at various colleges,explainingcollegelifeincluding application and financial aid.
Give tour of campuses
Co-Curricular
MedailleCollegeTelevision Crew 09/2012-Current
MedailleCollegeWCMB the Lizard Radio 09/2012-Current
Perspective, MedailleStudents Newspaper, 09/2012-Current
Skills: Team player Strong interpersonal skills Focused Motivated