YANIQUE RICHARDS

PN:347-229-7692 1003 Centennial Avenue Baldwin NY

EDUCATION:

Howard University Current graduating Senior working towards a Bachelors Degree in Journalism with a concentration in Broadcast and a minor in Political Science Expected Graduation Date: May 2014 ABELLE in Brooklyn Demetria Lucas: Relationship Editor, Brooklyn, New York 2013-2014 Appeared on Bravo Reality Television Show Blood Sweat and Heels, covered topics for the root.com and assisted with all avenues of the brand itself.
SPRINGFEST COORDINATOR

EXPERIENCE:

Howard University Undergraduate Student Association 2013-2014 Coordinated a five day campus wide student activity program designed to motivate student participation. Demonstrated strong communication skills to gain partnerships and sponsorships for campus events.
EVENT COORDINATOR

S.O.C Student Council, Washington D.C. 2011-2012 Served as the Director of the SOC Fashion Show and Deaf Jam service event. The RTVF coordinator for the various events held within the department.
ASSISTANT

Dolita Paris; fashion designer, NY-NY 2011-2012 Responsible for many Variations of public relations for the company. Helps with fashion shows, events, and community service efforts featuring fashion in the NYC area. Also served as a liaison between French Buyers and American Consultants.
WHBC NEWS REPORTER

WHBC Headquarters, Washington D.C. 2010-2012 Covered on-campus as well as off-campus events. Interviews artist, authors, and activist ranging from artist Big Sean to Seventeen Magazine Editor Tai Beauchamp. Created weekly packages publishing news scripts.
HUABJ MEMBER

Howard University of Black Journalist, Washington D.C. 2010-2013 Is a contributing member participating in monthly events designated to cultivate excellence among student journalist.
SPARK SUMMIT SPEAKER

Hunter College; New York, New York 2010-2012 Key Note speaker at summits involving issues concerning teen voices and young people. Acted as a constant representative and speaker at featured events.
WMC INTERN

Womens Media Center; New York, New York 2009-2010 Committed to stopping the sexualization of young girls in the media. Participated in grass roots campaigns against advertisements that create dividends amongst progressive women in the media. Created various press releases using word press. Coordinated events like the PWV (Progressive, Women's, Voices) summit.
SKILLS:

PROFICIENT IN : FINAL CUT PRO, IMOVIE, MICROSOFT OFFICE, SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: ASK FM, TWITTER, ISTAGRAM,FACEBOOK MAC<PAGES,PIC-NIK EDIT, WORD PRESS, 1&1 WEBMAIL.

Photography - ability to use a Nikon D60, print, edit and upload photographs to various editorial and networking pages. Has the ability to tactfully manage time, efficiently speak , and creatively direct. Fully knowledgeable of operating devices such as Canon T31, s, Microphone s and television equipment.