I am a video editor by day and a documentarian and archivist by night. I am finishing up my bachelor's in Media Studies in May, and while I am doing that, I have worked with various creatives over the years, notably the YouTube Channel ModernGurlz and the podcast Purse First for 3 years, which is hosted by New York Times Best Selling author Sesali Bowen and Emmy Winner Pierre Phillips. I've been doing video editing, motion graphics, graphic design, and creative directing for clients for 4-5 years.…

Aalyiah Doctor

I am a video editor by day and a documentarian and archivist by night. I am finishing up my bachelor's in Media Studies in May, and while I am doing that, I have worked with various creatives over the years, notably the YouTube Channel ModernGurlz and the podcast Purse First for 3 years, which is hosted by New York Times Best Selling author Sesali Bowen and Emmy Winner Pierre Phillips. I've been doing video editing, motion graphics, graphic design, and creative directing for clients for 4-5 years.…

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I am a video editor by day and a documentarian and archivist by night. I am finishing up my bachelor’s in Media Studies in May, and while I am doing that, I have worked with various creatives over the years, notably the YouTube Channel ModernGurlz and the podcast Purse First for 3 years, which is hosted by New York Times Best Selling author Sesali Bowen and Emmy Winner Pierre Phillips. I’ve been doing video editing, motion graphics, graphic design, and creative directing for clients for 4-5 years.

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Work Experience

Video Editor at Modern Gurlz (YouTube)
March 1, 2022 - November 1, 2025
Created and edited video essays and documentaries on pop culture, fashion, and film using Final Cut Pro. Developed engaging narratives that sparked audience discussions and managed video production workflow to enhance viewer interaction with dynamic visuals.
Creative Director / Video Editor at Purse First Podcast
July 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Produced and edited long-form and short-form content in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Created video assets (intros, outros, title cards) in collaboration with the podcast team. Developed creative storytelling and visual style to enhance podcast branding and community engagement across multiple platforms.
Multi-Media Assistant at UNCG University Libraries
January 1, 2025 - Present
Facilitate multimedia production by troubleshooting hardware and software (Adobe CC, Canva, Microsoft Office) for library patrons. Manage equipment circulation and studio reservations (VR, Maker Space, Podcasting) via WMS and Springshare.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education