Donovan Haynes
Miami,FL
Summary
Aspiring media professional with a focus on media, journalism, and film. Experienced in media production, video editing, and photography. Passionate about creative storytelling and community engagement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Organization Leader
Scripture on the Yard
08.2025 - Current
- Helped start a weekly Bible study group at Howard University
Student Mentor
Breakthrough Miami
01.2023 - Current
- Mentored youth and helped lead academically enriching activities
Media Internship
Apex Creative NYC
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Shot photos for Vogue Miami Swimweek
- Assisted with video and media production in advertisement, personal projects, and learned from esteemed photographer, Mani Zarrin
Breakfast Club Volunteer
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Served homeless individuals providing breakfast & showers on tuesdays, thursdays, and Sundays from 6:00am-9:00am
Media Internship
Old Bull Athletics
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Produced and edited promotional videos on Instagram & Tiktok.
- Tracked Engagement and created reports to inform future campaigns
- Learned how to work independently, meet deadlines, and adapt quickly to a marketing environment.
Education
n/a - Media, Journalism, & Film- TV & Video Concentration
Howard University
Washington, DC05.2029
High School Diploma - Economics, Entrepreneurship Honors, Foundations of Art & Design Accelerated, Art & Design Honors, Mixed Media, Television & Video Production
Gulliver Preparatory School
Pinecrest, FL05.2025
Skills
- Professional Photography
- Media Marketing
- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe
Websites
Awards
- Excellence in Entrepreneurship, Gulliver Prep, 04/24
- Business Plan Showcase First Place, Gulliver Prep, 04/25
- Raider Pride Award - Football, 01/25
- Hampton University Early Acceptance, 07/22
- National African American Recognition Program - College board, 07/24
- National Honor Society Induction, 05/24
- National Art Honor Society Induction, 04/25
Leadership Experience
- Breakfast Club Volunteer, 02/25-08/25, Served homeless individuals providing breakfast & showers on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays from 6:00am-9:00am.
- Breakthrough Miami, 2023-Present, Mentored youth and helped lead academically enriching activities.
- Scripture on the Yard, 08/25-Present, Helped start a weekly Bible study group at Howard University.
Timeline
Student Organization Leader
Scripture on the Yard
08.2025 - Current
Media Internship
Apex Creative NYC
03.2025 - 08.2025
Breakfast Club Volunteer
02.2025 - 08.2025
Media Internship
Old Bull Athletics
06.2024 - 05.2025
Student Mentor
Breakthrough Miami
01.2023 - Current
n/a - Media, Journalism, & Film- TV & Video Concentration
Howard University
High School Diploma - Economics, Entrepreneurship Honors, Foundations of Art & Design Accelerated, Art & Design Honors, Mixed Media, Television & Video Production
Gulliver Preparatory School
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