WORK HISTORY
Jan 2021 – CurrentPart-Time Instructor (Online)
Western Michigan University, School of Communication
Part-Time Instructor (Online)
Western Michigan University, School of Communication
As a part-time instructor at Western Michigan University within the school of communication, I teach 2 video production classes: COM 3550: Digital Video Production: Nonfiction and COM 4570: Advanced Digital Video Production. My teaching philosophy: I want to teach students not only the basics of video production, but how video/film can be used as tools for activism. I want to teach students that there’s more to the discipline than aiming for Hollywood and big-budget filmmaking. Art with impact has the potential to shift power and catalyze social change through narrative storytelling.
Oct 2020 – CurrentCommunications Manager
Black Feminist Future
Communications Manager
Black Feminist Future
As the communications manager at Black Feminist Future (BFF), I am responsible for developing and implementing strategies for all communications, database, website, social media, and all external facing messages and collateral to consistently articulate the mission of BFF and build our base of support. In this role, my primary goal is to center our messaging around the experiences of Black women and girls, and ground our messaging in a way that amplifies the power of black feminist leaders, organizations, and movements for the 21st century.
Jan 2018 – CurrentCreative Director & Co-Founder
Reflct Media, LLC
Creative Director & Co-Founder
Reflct Media, LLC
Film and video production company that focuses on documentary media. We use our platform to give others a voice in the fight for justice and equality, sharing narratives often ignored by mainstream media.
Aug 2019 – Oct 2020Communications Manager
Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership
Communications Manager
Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership
As the communications manager at the Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership at Kalamazoo College, I am responsible for the management of all digital communications for the ACSJL. I serve as the ACSJL’s principal writer and editor of online content for our websites, electronic news outlets and social media. I also serve as the primary lead on all digital marketing and communications strategies for the ACSJL.
Aug 2018 – Apr 2020Graduate Teaching Assistant
Western Michigan University
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Western Michigan University
Responsible for teaching introductory courses as an instructor within the School of Communication. Classes taught include: Communication & Community Engagement, Intro to Media & Telecommunications, and Film Communication.
Feb 2018 – Mar 2020Media Coordinator
Strategic Community Partners
Media Coordinator
Strategic Community Partners
Responsible for creating all social media content for Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn with the usage of photo, video, and graphics.
Jun 2018 – May 2019Communications Intern
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Communications Intern
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Responsible for monitoring the media to help build our monthly media report, reviewing and posting internal news on the Vine, conceptualizing and producing internal and external video content, and photography.
Dec 2016 – Jan 2018Intern
Various Organizations
Intern
Various Organizations
Interned with the following organizations: Overneath Creative Collective, BonBon Networks, ImageStream Creative Communications, Bronco Productions, Rogan Productions, ESPN3, HGTV, TLC, and the Public Media Network.
EDUCATION
2018-2020Master of Arts – Communication
Western Michigan University
Master of Arts – Communication
Western Michigan University
2016Bachelor of Arts – Film/Video/Media Studies
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts – Film/Video/Media Studies
Western Michigan University
SKILLSStorytelling
Storytelling
Video Production
Editing
Photography
Conceptual Thinking
Research
Team Management
Problem Solving
Social Media Management
Teaching
Adobe Suite (CC)
Microsoft Office
macOS
REFERENCES

Javon DobbsCommunications Manager / W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Contact information for Javon provided upon inquiry.

Kathy ReinckeDir. of Communications / W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Contact information for Kathy provided upon inquiry.

Chanel HamptonFounder & President / Strategic Community Partners
Contact information for Chanel provided upon inquiry.