Emmanuella Harrison
Los Angeles,CA
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
VIP Community Mental Health Center, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA.
11.2024 - Current
- Providing childcare supervision for children of various ages, ensuring safety, structure, and positive engagement.
- Supporting underserved families through distribution of essential supplies to improve their living conditions.
- Assisting staff and volunteers during large-scale community events, contributing to smooth operations and a welcoming environment for families.
Immigration Service Coordinator
Montoya-Herrera Services
Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
10.2021 - Current
- Efficiently processing immigration applications and providing timely updates on case status.
- Assisting low-income minorities with legal matters, ranging from domestic violence, landlord-tenant disputes, taxes and criminal justice.
- Directing immigrants to successfully navigate the naturalization process.
- Providing paralegal services to underserved communities.
Content Creator
Self Employed Services
London & Los Angeles.
12.2017 - 06.2025
- Created digital content focused on body image, self-confidence, and wellbeing, supporting positive self-perception among women.
- Curated visually engaging content for social media platforms, communicating complex ideas clearly and accessibly through visual and written storytelling.
Sales Representative
Selfridges & Co. London
London, United Kingdom.
10.2015 - 12.2017
- Contributed to a welcoming, organized retail environment through visual merchandising, cleanliness, and operational support.
- Assessed customer needs through attentive listening and provided personalized support and appropriate recommendations to drive sales.
- Demonstrated professionalism and responsiveness while managing competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Television Reporter
DAAR Communication PLC.
Abuja, Nigeria.
04.2012 - 08.2014
- Researched and reported topical issues, centering individuals’ lived experiences and translating complex personal and community narratives into clear, respectful storytelling.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with people from diverse backgrounds, using active listening and rapport-building skills to engage individuals around both general and sensitive topics.
- Amplified underrepresented voices by covering social and systemic issues affecting individuals, families, and communities, with an emphasis on dignity, accuracy, and impact.
- Produced clear, concise written and on-air reports under deadlines, demonstrating ethical judgment, discretion, and responsibility when handling personal information.
Education
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA01-2027
Master Of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Birmingham City University
Birmingham, United Kingdom11.2015
Post-Graduate Certificate - Journalism And Mass Communication
International Institute of Journalism. Asokoro.
Abuja.12-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Calabar
Cross River State.09-2010
Timeline
Volunteer
VIP Community Mental Health Center, Inc.
11.2024 - Current
Immigration Service Coordinator
Montoya-Herrera Services
10.2021 - Current
Content Creator
Self Employed Services
12.2017 - 06.2025
Sales Representative
Selfridges & Co. London
10.2015 - 12.2017
Television Reporter
DAAR Communication PLC.
04.2012 - 08.2014
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
University of Southern California
Master Of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Birmingham City University
Post-Graduate Certificate - Journalism And Mass Communication
International Institute of Journalism. Asokoro.
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Calabar