Intellectual Property & Trademark Clinic (Howard University School of Law), Student Attorney, Washington, DC

January 2017 - May 2017

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Legal Intern, Washington, DC

August 2016 - December 2016

• Conduct legal research involving investigations pertaining to compliance with the Communications Act and the Commission’s rules

• Draft memoranda advising the commission on matters of law and policy concerning media licensees’ compliance with Commission regulations involving license renewals, broadcasting requirements, character qualifications, indecency, privacy, etc.

• Work closely with senior management to carry out various other Bureau priorities

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Scripps Networks Interactive, Business & Legal Affairs Intern, Washington, DC

June 2016 - August 2016

• Reviewed and summarized master agreements, deal memos, and schedules of Food Network and Cooking Channel talent, producers, and partners for use in new business, current negotiations, and agreement terminations

• Conducted legal research related to contractual interpretation of commonly used phrases such as “best efforts”, “reasonable efforts”, and “commercially reasonable efforts” when determining the intent of the binding parties within CA, NY, and TN jurisdiction

• Created a database for the entire BizLaw Department to utilize during negotiations that summarizes all former and present talent fees dependent upon various factors including the level of celebrity reached, the type of show, the length of show, etc.

• Monitored YouTube for copyright infringement and the submission of DMCA takedown notices for copyright infringements found

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Octagon, Event Trainee, Norwalk, CT

May 2015 - August 2015

• Facilitated a three-month experiential marketing tour partnering BMW with USA Olympic and Paralympic athletes to increase BMW’s overall motor vehicle sales through the execution of forty-three test drive events at BMW centers in nine states resulting in 3,407 total registrants.

• Assisted with overall event production and logistics including property research, vendor management, registration, post sales, inventory management, communications, media, hospitality, and test drive facilitation.

• Increased the tour’s attendance by 20% compared to the 2014 tour resulting in an overall program conversion rate of 33%.

 

Cap Comm, Account Executive, Washington, DC 

January 2015 - May 2015

• Managed a staff of six including an Assistant Account Executive, Graphic Designer, Media Relations Specialist, Public Relations Specialist, and Researcher to create and execute a communications plan and campaign for the Howard University Office of Undergraduate Studies with the objective of increasing social media presence and brand awareness.

• Planned events including a student leadership panel and lunch mixer where overall annual event attendance was increased by 333%.

• Revamped the organization’s branding through the creation of a logo, slogan, and brochure and created a social media campaign that increased their Twitter followers by 176% and Instagram followers by 279%.

 

Precision Strategies, Intern, Washington, DC 

August 2014 - December 2014

• Served as support across the Digital, Communications, and Organizational Management Departments assisting with projects for fifteen clients through conducting research and creating client presentations.

• Kept the Partners and Associates in the Washington, D.C. and New York offices abreast of client updates, media coverage, and industry trends through daily media monitoring and clip packaging.

•  Developed local and national media lists for the potential pitching of our political, tech, start-up, and entertainment clients for coverage.                 

 

Creative Artists Agency (CAA), Commercial Endorsements Intern, New York, New York 

June 2014 - August 2014

• Contributed to the creative process of analyzing and selecting appropriate clients to pitch for various endorsement opportunities with global brands.

• Facilitated the creation of a comprehensive database to be used by the department, detailing pertinent information on over 1,500 clients.

• Conducted research on clients and helped create promotional materials such as decks and one sheets used during integral stages of pitching clients for potential endorsement opportunities.

 

The Recording Academy (Grammys), Intern, Washington, D.C.

January 2014 - May 2014

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• Assisted with the coordination and management of public relations campaigns for DC Chapter events and programs.

• Constructed marketing strategies to increase the Grammy U membership and awareness of Grammy U on over five college campuses in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area.

• Developed databases, oversaw demographic analysis, and managed other daily administrative tasks.

 

The Huxley, Communications Intern, Washington, D.C.

June 2013- August 2013

• Helped manage online marketing for The Huxley through SEO and social media management.

• Assisted with the creation of the online event kit and venue promotion for private event and corporate event bookings.

• Served as an assistant to the in-house Event Coordination assisting with the coordinating and operations of private events

 

Black Entertainment Television (BET), Red Carpet Escort, Los Angeles, California

May 2013 - June 2013

• Oversaw the setup of the BET Awards 13 red carpet and slotting media outlets in their correct positions on the red carpet.

• Escorted celebrity talent on the BET Awards 13 red carpet and coordinated and managed their interviews with different media outlets on the red carpet.

•  Assisted in the Press Room during the BET Awards 13 with talent, media outlets, and the management of all press room interviews.

• Served as a assistant to the Corporate Communications Senior staff during production.

 

Campus Entertainment, Windows 8 Tour Promoter, Washington, D.C.

March 2013 - May 2013

• Created a social media campaign using Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to promote the Windows 8 Tour to Howard University’s student body of nearly 10,000 students.

• Hired event students to work the Windows 8 Tour and trained them in branding, program expectations, and the new features of Windows 8 in order to successfully promote Windows’ new product to the Howard University students.

• Managed, maintained, and oversaw the success of the Windows 8 Tour on Howard University’s campus through altering the image of Windows products to the average college student while, also, securing at least 140 surveys and trials by students on campus daily.

 

The Chamber Group, Public Relations Intern, New York , New York

June 2012 - August 2012

• Evaluated newspapers, magazines, and blog posts daily for mentions and media coverage of our clients for daily clip packaging.

• Developed and updated media lists and other databases, including client, marketing, and administrative databases for office use.

• Assisted with event planning, management, and execution for various events including press release parties, album listening sessions, and award shows.