Charlie Bal
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
I am eager to obtain a position within a company in which I can utilize my extraordinary communications skills and my ability to express my creativity through journalism and production.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Journalist/Columnist
The Campus Chronicle
Lorman
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Reviews and critiques newly-released movies
- Charlie's Critiques
- Conducts feature stories and investigative stories
- Contributes to the Entertainment section of the publication
Social Media Account Manager
Alcorn State University
Lorman, Mississippi
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Identified target audience and developed optimized communication plans to engage and interest individuals
- Created and managed content calendars for all social media channels, ensuring timely delivery of posts
- Designed and edited promotional publications
Content Creation Internship
West Valley Maverick Foundation
Litchfield Park, AZ
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Edited recorded events and interviews into social media appropriate content
- Assisted with marketing campaigns by creating video content for Instagram
Radio Show Host/Producer
WPRL 91.7 FM
Lorman, Mississippi
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Hosts weekly radio show
- Utilizes 5+ types of equipment during the show, including microphones, mixer consoles, and audio processors
- Produces weekly radio show
Customer Service Specialist
Arizona State University
Phoenix
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Coordinated with coworkers and managers to resolve difficult and high-level customer issues
- Handled customer inquiries and collected information to understand needs and offer solutions quickly
- Documented details of each interaction to support training, reporting, and auditing needs
- Performed data entry with Salesforce to record call notes, suggestions, and questions
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications - Journalism and Broadcasting
Alcorn State University
12-2023
Skills
- Camera Operator
- People-oriented
- Written Communication
- Radio Production
- Social Media
- Report Writing
- Customer Service
- Content Creation
- Web Content Management
Accomplishments
- The Campus Chronicle 2023 Writer/Editor of the Year
- 2023 Best Student Radio Show
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude
- Miss Mass Communications
- Vice President of he Alpha Chi Alpha chapter of Lambda Pi Eta– the official honor society of the National Communication Association
Timeline
Content Creation Internship
West Valley Maverick Foundation
12.2023 - 12.2023
Radio Show Host/Producer
WPRL 91.7 FM
01.2023 - 12.2023
Journalist/Columnist
The Campus Chronicle
01.2022 - 12.2023
Social Media Account Manager
Alcorn State University
08.2021 - 11.2023
Customer Service Specialist
Arizona State University
10.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications - Journalism and Broadcasting
Alcorn State University
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