Communications Specialist at T. Jones Media & Communications

Functions as an outside marketing and communications department for small businesses and non-profit organizations; develops and deploys key marketing strategies, writes content, designs graphics for marketing materials, and ensures all deliverables align with the client’s brand, vision, and core objectives. Develops integrated marketing strategies across traditional and digital platforms to boost brand awareness and engagement. Writes and distributes content for traditional and digital media; monitors print, radio, and internet coverage; distributes press releases and marketing materials; edits books and internal/external communications; assists authors through publishing. Manages social media for multiple clients, including Life For the World, Full Gospel Christian Assemblies International, and The Black Women’s Expo.

Communications Specialist at T. Jones Media & Communications

Functions as an outside marketing and communications department for small businesses and non-profit organizations by developing and deploying marketing strategies, writing content, designing graphics for marketing materials, and ensuring deliverables align with brand image, vision, mission, and core objectives. Develops integrated marketing strategies blending traditional and digital platforms to foster brand awareness and engagement. Writes and distributes content for traditional and digital media; monitors print, radio, and internet coverage; writes press releases; edits internal and external communications; assists authors navigating publishing processes; manages social media for multiple clients.

CTE Business Instructor at Gary Community School Corporation

Educates students in business management, small business operations, and marketing; teaches entrepreneurial skills; recognizes diverse learning styles; evaluates student performance; mentors students; upholds district and school policies; collaborates with parents, colleagues, and school counselors to support student well-being and success; fosters an inclusive classroom environment.

Editorial Instructor at True Star Foundation

Taught journalism principles and techniques to 6th–12th grade students, including research and story development, writing strategies, and interviewing skills.

Communications Specialist at Southern University - Center for Social Research

Oversaw the marketing and promotion of a statewide Individual Development Account program; wrote and edited articles for monthly newsletter; designed newsletter layout and distributed content to internal and external stakeholders. Maintained distribution lists; coordinated print, radio, and television interviews; facilitated creation of marketing and promotional materials; managed website content updates; organized events and stakeholder engagement; assisted micro-enterprise counseling and capital access efforts.

Senior Staff Writer at Chicago Entrepreneur Magazine

Interviewed local entrepreneurs and wrote profile articles for publication.