Courteney Sykes
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented Creative Director with a keen eye for detail who is skilled in project management, social media marketing, and graphic design. An effective communicator with a successful track record of reaching the target audience through various platforms. A confident leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Development Intern
Tyler Perry Studios
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted Art Department in creating art concepts for television and film productions
- Assisted in conceptualizing of ideas, editing behind-the-scenes footage, and scriptwriting
- Created and developed plots and characters for individual episodes
- Crafted TV shows concepts and pitched them to executive producers
- Banked illustrations and creative artwork for handbooks, training guides and other instructional materials
Public Relations & Special Events Intern
Vision Works PR Firm, LLC
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Worked with the press/media department to secure features, mentions, and round-ups
- Researched press releases using AP Style
- Measured ROl and utilize data to make informed strategic or tactical recommendations
- Drafted blog posts, case studies, emails, e-books, white papers, press releases, data sheets, webinar descriptions and scripts, presentations, and website content
- Drafted strategic proactive PR plans to drive thought leader positioning and positive news coverage for Vision Works PR Firm
- Kept up on the latest trends that affect VSNWKS. clients and the agency
- Edited content created by others such as VSNWKS. Design+ Print Team
- Adopted and supported all agency's progressive PR and operational protocols
- Organized and managed content (Google Docs, Monday.com, Canva, and Guru)
Marketing & Social Media Intern
Rivera Marketing and Media Group
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Oversaw organization's social media brand strategies
- Utilized social media analytics tools
- Produced visual designs for online and print materials
- Directed multiple social media accounts
Director of Public Relations Intern
Clark Atlanta University
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Created and maintained list of media contacts
- Responded to media inquiries and supported event organization
- Drafted and edited content for organizational publications
- Designed and implemented strategic objectives
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Media Arts
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA05.2025
Skills
- Graphic Design
- Press Release Creation
- Project Management
- Pitching Media
- Blog Posts
- Research
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Screenwriting
- Character Development
Accomplishments
Public Relations Student Society of America - President
- Maintain all chapter's official documents
- Prepare meeting agendas and preside over all chapter meetings
- Maintain thorough and organized records for yearly office transition
- Collaborate with chapter advisers to establish the chapter's annual goals and objectives
National Association of Black Journalists - Secretary
- Provide timely notices of general and annual meetings to members
- Maintain formal records of accurate meeting minutes
- Work collaboratively with the Vice President of Archives in pursuit of comprehensive records preservation
Timeline
Creative Development Intern
Tyler Perry Studios
06.2023 - 08.2023
Public Relations & Special Events Intern
Vision Works PR Firm, LLC
01.2023 - 05.2023
Marketing & Social Media Intern
Rivera Marketing and Media Group
01.2023 - 03.2023
Director of Public Relations Intern
Clark Atlanta University
08.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Media Arts
Clark Atlanta University
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