Expertise

I am a Communication Studies major with a concentration in Digital Media. I also have a minor in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. Below are experiences from my courses that I have taken that could relate to my hopeful future career.

Advanced Media Writing

• Wrote news, feature, and investigative longform articles under a strict and short deadline.
• Experienced simulated press conferences.
• Wrote TV news scripts that summarize stories to a limited length.

Contemporary Practices in Communications

• Learned about tips for professional life; such as,
  • Proper attire for business
  • Practice interviews
  • Resume writing

Introduction to Computer Science

• Learned skills in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office software
• Learned the basic functions of a computer and how one operates

Introduction to Residential Learning

• Learned about different mental and health disorders people may live with
• Learned about different types of personalities and how they may act in a living/work place
• Planned a successful haunted house program for a residence community of 400 people

Persuasion Theory

• Studied the art of what makes one persuasive in arguments
• Studied sociological messages about why people want certain things
• Learned about what types of message emotions are persuasive for different things

Public Speaking

• Learned how to write speeches for different lengths of time.
• Wrote speeches on different topics such as campaigns for controversial topics.