Created and edited videos daily for social media and Essence.com related to pop culture, breaking news, red carpets, and Essence events, including Fashion House and Girls United Summit.
Edited long-form video interviews with celebrities, as well as press junkets.
Assisted with video shoots, including interviewing Pulitzer Prize-winner Nikole Hannah-Jones and Tony Award-winner Adrienne Warren.
Playwrights Horizons, New York, NY
Producer & Editor
Jan. 2020 – Aug. 2021
Produced and edited videos and other digital content for social media to support the Off-Broadway theater’s productions, virtual programming, and institutional brand, all while working remotely.
Provided technical support for live virtual events including the 2020 Master Class series and Playwrights Horizons Town Hall, which were held via Zoom.
Digital Media Fellow
July 2018 – May 2019
Produced, shot, and edited 14 videos to promote six theatrical productions and support the overall institutional brand. This included a fundraising video showcasing the Theatrical Fellowship Program, which was shown at the Spring Gala. The goal was exceeded and $60,000 was raised in 10 minutes to support the program.
Assisted with maintenance of the company website, including creating new pages, adding job postings, and updating images, and launching engaging campaigns for social media.
Reel Sisters Film Festival, New York, NY
AssistantFestival Manager
Dec. 2018 – Dec. 2019
Responsible for managing the internship program, including creating job postings, recruiting and hiring two interns, and managing their daily tasks.
Created a volunteer application and schedule for 20 volunteers over the course of the 4-day festival.
Collaborated with the festival director to improve operations and create new workshops and partnerships.
Social Media Manager
Aug. 2016 – Nov. 2018
Led a team of 2 volunteers and managed the Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the annual film festival.
Filmed video interviews with six filmmakers participating in the festival for publicity purposes and to boost ticket sales. Two of these interviews appeared in the online publication, BK Reader.
JPMorgan Chase, New York, NY
Training Specialist Coordinator
Apr. 2016 – June 2018
Provided pre-program planning and day-of-coordination for 10 training programs for the VP+ population within JPMorgan’s Corporate and Investment Bank.
Liaised with conference center event planners, course facilitators, and participants to schedule programs, maintain enrollment via the online learning management system, communicate all logistics, and answer any questions that arose.
Tracked expenses and pulled enrollment data reports for managers in the Investor Services and Markets departments.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program, Rome, Italy
Film Grantee
Sept. 2014 – May 2015
Filmed a documentary focusing on the lives of African immigrants in Italy and their integration into Italian society; the film is currently in post-production. Funding was provided by the prestigious J. William Fulbright Scholarship Board via a national competition.
Education
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL – March 2014
Bachelor of Science in Radio/T.V./Film, Magna cum laude
Syracuse University, Florence, Italy – Spring 2013
Iman Childs 