Friday, November 2, 2012

Resume


Ndukaku Okereke
9624 Valley Mills Lane
Dallas, TX 75227
214-460-0029
Email: ubaokereke@hotmail.com



OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position in the journalism industry

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point; Excellent oral and written communication skills: Flexible and adaptable to working environment; Intermediate experience in Adobe Creative Suite

EDUCATION

Master of Journalism                                                                             May 2014 (expected)
University of North Texas                                                                         Denton, TX

Bachelor of Arts                                                                                                May 2011
Texas Southern University                                                                                    Houston, TX

WORK EXPERIENCE

June 2012 – TSU Office of Recruitment, Dallas, TX
Volunteer

·       Answered customer questions and provided information and guidance
·       Greeted every new and transfer student with enthusiasm and energy
·       Helped double number of new applicants from Fall 2011 semester
May 2012- Current – Dallas County Dept. of HHS, Dallas, Texas 
Election Worker
·       Maintained an active awareness of the election and voting rules and assisted voters as needed
·       Handled all voter concerns in a proactive, positive manner
·       Recognized for high voter turnout during Texas primary election
September 2011 - February 2012 – Regal Magazine, Houston, Texas
Freelance Writer

·       Covered and wrote sports stories of HBCU athletics
·       Increased readership by 10% in five month span
·       Integrated social media platforms to disseminate news to readers across the country


August 2008 - May 2011 – TSU Herald Newspaper, Houston, Texas
Sports Editor

·       Reported on all Texas Southern sports and athletic events
·       Utilized media methods to research story ideas and validation of sources
·       Social Media Correspondent for 25th annual HABJ Awards Banquet

ASSOCIATIONS /AFFILIATIONS
Member Texas Southern University Alumni Association, Dallas Chapter

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