
Intern at Barrier Free Living
Greater New York City Area

Intern at Barrier Free Living
Greater New York City Area
Graduate student Columbia University School of Social Work 2 year program. Past experience within the entertainment, event planning and public relations industries. Also, freelance writer. Various levels of experience within community advocacy as well, including grant writing.
(Civic & Social Organization industry)
September 2009 — Present (3 months)
Non-Residential Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center www.bflnyc.org
(Online Media industry)
November 2008 — Present (1 year 1 month)
Staff writer, contributor, columnist focusing on beneficial lifestyles, well being, spirituality, and personal development. www.haleymadisonmag.com
(Civic & Social Organization industry)
September 2008 — August 2009 (1 year )
Assisted with the writing of annual reports, proposal submissions and literature in order to increase fundraising. Managed and maintained databases for the department. Worked with the President & CEO to conduct funder calls. Researched new sources of funding as well as performed administrative duties. Helped with staff to facilitate special events. Problem solved and implemented new structures to streamline communications with the department. www.democraciausa.org
(Entertainment industry)
September 2008 — May 2009 (9 months)
See NYE description. www.mnment.com
(Entertainment industry)
February 2007 — August 2008 (1 year 7 months)
Dance Entertainer, Emcee
Assembled with other team members to successfully deliver high energy, multi tasked dance performances tailored for family events. Arranged the implementation and distribution of materials. Interacted with 200, or more people, specifically adolescents, during regular scheduled occasions. www.nyent.com
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Sports industry)
May 2006 — August 2006 (4 months)
Participated in initiation, implementation and public relations for community related projects. Coordinated and distributed press releases to media contact. Created project plans, reports and media relations for communications department. Maintained department mailing lists, database programs and research. Facilitated occasional after hours special events. www.nba.com/blazers/
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Apparel & Fashion industry)
July 2000 — September 2005 (5 years 3 months)
Responsible for maintenance of all files and projects related to Marketing Director. Networked with high profile athletes and entertainers on behalf of Mitchell & Ness. Communicated with major media outlets such as ESPN, Sports Illustrated, SLAM magazine, Vibe, Source and Complex on behalf of Marketing Director. Liaison between Marketing Director and design staff with all advertising, press material and promotional activities. www.mitchellandness.com
(Non-Profit; 5001-10,000 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)
May 2002 — August 2004 (2 years 4 months)
Implemented the sustained organization of over 10,000 medical records. Arranged daily list of records to be accessed by all doctors, nurses and medical personnel. Researched patient's medical history using technology systems devised solely for Jefferson Hospital. www.tju.edu
MSW , Social Work , 2009 — 2011 (expected)
www.columbia.edu
Communications , Journalism, African American Studies, Sociology & Psychology , 2005 — 2008
Graduated with 3.4 GPA, Dean's List. Minored in African American Studies Department. Concentration on classes within Sociology and Psychology Departments. Participated and coordinated along with 3 other classmates research within the African American Studies Department. Concentration in Journalism within Communications major. www.temple.edu
Undeclared , 2004 — 2005
www.sju.edu
writing, community outreach and volunteering, counseling, social work, dance, photography, media & politics, change
Worked on programs with Our Brothers Place, Jeff HOPE, & Glory Unlimited Missionary, Save Dade
2 writing pieces published in Hyphen magazine.