EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant 6/2023 - 8/2023
Benjamin A Quarles Humanities and Social Sciences Institute – Morgan State University (Baltimore, MD)
- Assist the lead instructor in planning and organizing curriculum for the museum studies and photography summer program.
- Support classroom management by ensuring a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Assist in the preparation and setup of equipment, materials and resources needed for the program.
- Offer technical assistance and guidance to students regarding photography equipment, software, and techniques.
- Help students develop their artistic and technical skills in photography through hands-on instruction and feedback.
- Assist in the coordination and supervision of field trips including visits to local museums and galleries.
- Help maintain a safe and respectful learning environment by promoting adherence to program rules and regulations.
- Field Trip Documentation: Capture high-quality video footage of field trips to museums, galleries, and photography-related locations. Ensure that the recordings effectively portray the educational and enriching experiences of the students.
- Photography of Student Activities: Take candid and posed photographs of students engaging in photography projects and other program activities. Create a diverse portfolio of images that represent the program's diverse experiences.
- Social Media Management: Manage the program's Instagram account and other relevant social media platforms. Regularly post engaging content, including photos, videos, reels, and recaps, showcasing the students' progress and achievements.
- Content Creation: Edit and curate multimedia content, ensuring it aligns with the program's goals and adheres to social media best practices. Maintain a consistent posting schedule to keep the audience engaged throughout the summer program.
Social Media Marketing Intern 6/2023 - 8/2023
Neighborhood Home Solutions, (Remote)
- Assist with creating and modifying virtual marketing campaigns including modifying Google Ads grant specifications.
- Design and execute social media campaigns.
- Promote organizations on various social media websites.
- Track social media engagement to identify high-performing ideas and campaigns.
- Create social media posting schedules including campaigns based on services to be marketed.
Animation Intern 5/2023 - 8/2023
Big Media Agency, (Remote)
- Create animated logos for various clients.
- Work closely with the team to understand project requirements, objectives, and timelines.
- Contribute innovative ideas and concepts to enhance the visual storytelling and overall quality of the animations.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and offer creative solutions to design and animation challenges.
- Take design ideas and create finished animated projects based on specific requests.
Cake Decorator/Bake 2015 - Present A Bite of Bliss (Freelance, Remote)
- Bake/decorate desserts (cupcakes, cakes, chocolate covered strawberries/pretzels, etc.) for special occasions such as parties, baby showers, graduations, weddings, holidays, etc.
- Provide exceptional customer service; take customer orders, answer product questions and make recommendations.
- Maintain social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, etc.); create engaging content for social media (pictures/videos).
Courses Completed:
- The Wilton Method of Cake Decorating, Course 1 - Building Buttercream Skills
- The Wilton Method of Cake Decorating, Course 2 - Flowers and Cake Design
- The Wilton Method of Cake Decorating, Course 3 - Fondant and Gum Paste
Intern
Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship summer internship (NFTE BizCamp), Mount Vernon, NY 2018
- Identified a business idea and then created a business plan.
- Awarded 1st place in the NFTE BizCamp Entrepreneurship competition for presenting baking business (business plan competition open to public audience and panel of judges).
