Travonte Harris

TRAVONTE HARRIS OBJECTIVE: To find Full-Time work in Media, Marketing or Advertising EDUCATION:- University of Missouri-St. Louis Bachelor of Science in Media Studies • Received a Minor in Marketing and a Certificate in Advertising. • Maintained a GPA of 3.2 to 3.4 • Took Classes in Advertising, Digital Marketing, Journalism, Video Production and Some PR. - Florissant Valley Community College Associates Degree in General Transfer Studies • Worked for the School Newspaper • Took Classes in Media Production with an emphasis on Journalism and Some Radio, Video and TV Production. American Advertising Student Campaign Internship (UMSL) Copywriter • Curated original ideas and copy. • Brainstormed strategy to come up with initial ideas for content. • Helped develop the campaign as a whole. • Supported Presenters who presented the campaign to a group of judges. INTERNSHIPS:- - Digital Marketing Internship (UMSL) Social Media Manager • Worked on two client accounts. • Curated content for social media. o Wrote posts, took videos, and generated images. o Focused on infographics. o Worked with social media software, including Hootsuite ACTIVITIES:- The Current Student Newspaper Staff Writer • Pitched and wrote stories on many different topics. - Prizm Secretary • Recorded the minutes at every meeting. • Planned events. • Occasionally managed the club’s social media accounts. 2013 – 2015 Student Government Association (SGA) Day Representative At-Large (2014 - 2015 • Attended weekly SGA meetings, for voicing students’ suggestions and concerns regarding campus policies and procedures • Created marketing and promotional materials for campus events • Active in Student Activities Budget Commission (SABC) process Poetry Club Representative/ SGA Officer (2013 – 2014) • Prepared materials for weekly SGA meetings about Poetry Club meetings • Assisted with student and SGA events- The Forum Student Newspaper Staff Writer • Wrote Articles on a wide range of topics. RELEVANT COURSES: Oral Communication Introduction to Mass Communication Applied Broadcasting Intro to Advertising Intro to News Writing Developing Brand Strategy SKILLS: Excellent customer service skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Skilled in interaction and communication. Moderate Video Production skills. Proficient in Final Cut. EXPERIENCE: 2019-Present Mc. Donald’s (Banducci Enterprises) Crew 2019- Present Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill. Host - Gateway Specialized Marketing DTV Specialist - Acro Service Corporation Imaging Specialist I - St. Charles, MO Client Services Collector English Composition I & II Marketing Smart Start: Student Success Advertising Copywriting Advertising Technique AMC Theaters Dishwasher St. Louis, MO - St. Louis, MO - Janitron Janitor St. Louis, MO 2013 – 2015 Regal Cinemas Usher Summer 2011 Kirkwood United Church of Christ (KUCC) Summer Intern Kirkwood, MO REFERENCES: Available upon request.