Nikky Samuel646-645-0285 | adesamuel4@gmail.

com

1431 Nelson Avenue, Bronx NY 10452

EDUCATION:

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, University Park, PA

B.A. in Broadcast Journalism, expected graduation, May 2017
Minors: Business Marketing/ Management and African-American Studies

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EXPERIENCE:

PENN STATE CLASS GIFT CAMPAIGN

2016-Present
Director of Student Outreach
Recruit, train, and regularly meet with about 3-10 liaisons of the campaign in order to
delegate work
Collaborate with other organizations and groups around campus who are willing to help
achieve the Class Gifts goal
THE LION 90.7FM, State College, PA
Fall 2016
Anchor & Producer
Create content for newscast about various topic on a bi-weekly basis
Identify stories and analyze them before strategizing the shows program and flow
PENN STATE TELEVISION NETWORK, State College, PA
2014-Present
Creator and Executive Producer
Supervise an entire production team made up of about 30+ active members
Review, research and analyze the ideas of the team for bi-weekly projects while
identifying production problems and determining solutions
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BLACK ACCOUNTANTS
2015-Present
Executive Director & Active Member
Coordinate the logistics of the annual fashion show & oversee staff of about 5 people
Develop a budget and determine the costs of the venue, the talents, models etc.
PENN STATE RESIDENCE LIFE
2015-Present
Resident Assistant
Serves as a liaison to students, while establishing a conducive living environment
Design & Facilitate programs to promote social, education and diversity growth

INTERNSHIP:

ROC NATION, New York, NY

Summer 2015
Communication, PR & Marketing Intern
Assisted with daily duties such as: copyediting, creating and editing newsletters, medial releases, clients
highlights, sports packages and other materials as needed.
Developed creative concepts for talent and marketing strategies for promoting work

PART TIME JOBS:

PENN STATE RECREATION FACILITY

2015-Present
Office Equipment Assistant
Administer equipment, manage storage and distribution of equipment
Responsible for communicating office policies to student and other staff

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID

2014-2016
Office Assistant
Assisted visitors with inquiries such as: directions to campus, Student Accounts etc.
Maintained confidential information, files and ensured that they were organized
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SKILLS:
Microsoft Office Suite, iMovie, Adobe Premier, Final Cut, Hindenburg, Mobile
development, Social Media expertise, Technical writing
ACTIVITIES:

College of Communications, Diversity Ambassador

Blue and White Society, Active Member
African Studies Association, Active Member (Miss Nigeria 2014)

Pollock Housing Resident Association, Social Media & Fundraising Chair