Alannah Covington

Current Address: 106 Grovecrest Way Greensboro, N.C. 27406

Permanent Address: 5823 Coopers Ridge Lane Charlotte, N.C. 28269
(704) 560-7765 Acovingt@aggies.ncat.edu

Objective
To make an immediate impact and significant contribution in the communications sector by utilizing over four years of technological skill, higher education, and professional
experience in the areas of media, marketing, and public relations.

EDUCATION
North Carolina A&T State University, Expected May 2016

Greensboro, NC

Bachelor of Science Journalism and Mass Communication, GPA 3.43

Relevant Coursework: Speech Fundamentals-Honor, Inter Com in the Digital World, Basic Grammar/Mechanics, Reporting and Writing, Introduction to
Multimedia, Electronic News Writing, Business Communications, Advanced Reporting and Writing, Communication Law and Ethics

SKILLS AND SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES

Microsoft Office Suite Advance Skills JVC 750 camera Intermediate Skills with AVID and Adobe CS6 Suite Software AP Style News Writing Sports Writing Feature Writing
Final Cut Pro

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Technical Event Management

Fall 2015

Greensboro, NC

Production Intern

Operate JVC 750&850 camera for festivals, concerts and other media events, which includes assembling, preparing and setting up equipment prior to filming, such
as, tripods, monitors, lighting, cables and headphones and receiving footage.
Operate switcher for cameras under the direction of video director while switching between cameras and computer sources.
Maneuver video console to regulate the transmission of content.

The Charlotte Post

Summer 2014

Charlotte, NC

News Intern

Researched and published an article and online news outlet entitled College Degree, No Guarantee, highlighting how a college degree does not guarantee
employment
Brought awareness to the importance of entrepreneurship

WNET/PBS Channel 13
Marketing Communications and Public Relations Intern
Summer 2014

New York, NY

Designed targeted demographic strategy to effectively market PBS advertisements

Developed relationships externally to distribute press releases and fundraising ads to media outlets such as Cosmopolitan, Time, People, and Glamour

Interviewed interns to publish corporate company employee profile press releases

Media Experience
The Takeover (Independent Youtube series)

Booked, scouted, and interviewed individuals that spanned across a variety of social topics
Interviewed professionals entering or excelling within their respective fields of expertise
Created and commentated on comedy episodes with live to tape interviews which acquired 700+ viewers

North Carolina A&T State University Media Activities

A Different View (Campus Television Show)

Cofounder & Anchor

The Chat TV
Co-Anchor

(Campus Television Show)

Jan 2014 August 2014

Provided commentary for The Chat, a bi-weekly show, which brought political and social issues affecting African-Americans to the forefront.
Researched newsworthy topics to engage students and increase viewership

The Aggie Sports Report

Sports Reporter (Campus Television Show)

September 2014-Present

Co-producer and television anchor due of a top three rated bi-weekly local and entertainment show
Engages the student body through compelling and cerebral subjects on various segments acquiring 900+ viewers

August 2013 Present

Served as lead Reporter/Recorder for campus current events, organizational activities and weekly sports news
Sourced valuable information and viewpoints from students and faculty via interview in search of relevant news reporting
Created and developed of voiceovers for news packages and commercials
Audio/visual editor for programs and commercials

ACTIVITIES & HONORS

Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society (Royal Attendant) National Association of Black Journalism (NABJ) Bombshells in Business (Womens
Professional Development Org) Toastmasters American Marketing Association (AMA). Lady B.U.G.S, Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF)
Recipient

Special Projects: Interviewed NY Jets and NY Giants Players for independent and on campus media series

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