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Public Speaking and Presentations

Jewel Entertainment, Atlanta, GA - Senior Editor (6/2003 - 12/2003)
Managed Jewel Entertainment Magazine. Solicited writers, editors, photographers and graphic designers. Created and researched story ideas. Researched printing and distribution opportunities. Recruited college students for internship and freelance writers. Researched compensation rates for freelancers and had contracts drafter by \entertainment attorney. Advised photographers and graphic designers on overall layout of magazine.

Dekalb ROCS Project - Reaching Our Communities and Schools - Decatur, GA (5/2004-6/2004)
Created media list and fact sheet, advised on preparation of press release and press kit.

National Federation of the Blind; South Fulton Chapter - Atlanta, GA (10/2003 - 4/2004)
Managed Public Relations Committee. Handled all announcement for chapter meetings; and also solicited and scheduled special speakers for meetings.

National Kidney Foundation of Georgia - Atlanta, GA (6/2001 - 9/2001)
Assisted associate director in creating brochure and press kit for Team Georgia project. Compiled and organized historical data for office press kit. Advised associate director with layout and design options.



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