Hi, I’m Tina Nelson. I’m a multimedia storyteller with a passion for photography, journalism, and community engagement. I’ve produced and hosted TV shows, covered major events (including Barack Obama’s second inauguration), and mentored students in journalism and media production. I love turning ideas into compelling visuals and helping others grow in media and communications. Beyond the camera and the newsroom, I lead teams, design internships, and collaborate with schools and university programs to promote pay equity and cross-cultural learning. I enjoy building inclusive programs that connect education with real-world storytelling, and I’m always looking for opportunities to empower communities through media.…

Tina Nelson

Hi, I’m Tina Nelson. I’m a multimedia storyteller with a passion for photography, journalism, and community engagement. I’ve produced and hosted TV shows, covered major events (including Barack Obama’s second inauguration), and mentored students in journalism and media production. I love turning ideas into compelling visuals and helping others grow in media and communications. Beyond the camera and the newsroom, I lead teams, design internships, and collaborate with schools and university programs to promote pay equity and cross-cultural learning. I enjoy building inclusive programs that connect education with real-world storytelling, and I’m always looking for opportunities to empower communities through media.…

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Hi, I’m Tina Nelson. I’m a multimedia storyteller with a passion for photography, journalism, and community engagement. I’ve produced and hosted TV shows, covered major events (including Barack Obama’s second inauguration), and mentored students in journalism and media production. I love turning ideas into compelling visuals and helping others grow in media and communications.

Beyond the camera and the newsroom, I lead teams, design internships, and collaborate with schools and university programs to promote pay equity and cross-cultural learning. I enjoy building inclusive programs that connect education with real-world storytelling, and I’m always looking for opportunities to empower communities through media.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Producer/Host at Ask The Messengers TV Show
January 1, 2016 - Present
Producer and host for a television program; responsibilities included content development, segment production, on-camera hosting, and coordinating guest appearances.
Student Photographer at University of Michigan – Dearborn, Communications Department
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Provided photography support for communications initiatives and events across the campus.
English Assistant/Photographer at Forum and Link Newspaper – Dearborn
September 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Assisted with English language content and photography for the student newspaper; contributed to editorial and visual coverage.
Research Assistant at Institutional Research Department, University of Michigan – Dearborn
October 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016
Supported data collection, analysis, and reporting; assisted with English language photography assignments within the department.
Parent Involvement Coordinator & After School Program Teacher at Thomas Burt Elementary School
September 1, 2007 - June 1, 2010
Led family engagement efforts and oversaw after-school program activities; coordinated volunteers and programming.
Director of Operations at ABE Associates
April 1, 2001 - December 1, 2002
Oversaw daily operations, project coordination, and staff management for the firm.
Branch Manager at ACT 1 Personnel Services
January 1, 1998 - December 1, 2001
Managed branch operations, recruitment activities, and client relations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communication at University of Michigan – Dearborn
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

The National Society of Leadership and Success
January 1, 2014 - November 30, 2025
UM-Dearborn Leadership Legacy Award
January 1, 2013 - November 30, 2025
UM-Dearborn Meeting of the Minds Certificate of Merit
January 1, 2013 - November 30, 2025
UM-Dearborn SOAR Ambassador
January 1, 2012 - November 30, 2025
UM-Dearborn NAACP Certificate of Appreciation
January 1, 2012 - November 30, 2025
UM-Dearborn Leadership Synergy Certificate
January 1, 2012 - November 30, 2025
UM-Dearborn Difference Maker
January 1, 2012 - November 30, 2025
UM-Dearborn Internship Mentor of the Year (Summer 2012)
June 1, 2012 - August 1, 2012
Founder, American Association for University Women (AAUW) Student Organization @UM-Dearborn
January 1, 2011 - November 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services