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Keionte Brown

Pine Bluff,AR

Summary

Associate Athletic Director of Strategic Communications brings talents in writing, presenting and managing communications for diverse audiences and needs. Anticipates roadblocks and pitfalls to proactively manage concerns. Creative in designing and executing promotions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Athletic Dir. of Strategic Communication

University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR
07.2021 - Current
  • Fielded external correspondence and communications with media outlets and public relations professionals or consumers.
  • Oversaw special promotional events to drive positive media coverage, boost revenue and enhance sales.
  • Reported real-time pre- and post-game coverage of sporting events.
  • Created original content for blog posts and website articles.
  • Scheduled and coordinated events and activities.
  • Trained workers in procedures and policies for safe recreational activities.

Director of Creative Content

University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR
06.2022 - Current
  • Operated camera equipment to capture sports action on location and in studio.
  • Edited raw footage into a finished product that meets the client's requirements.
  • Created video graphics for broadcast projects as needed.
  • Scheduled shoots and communicated changes with clients quickly and efficiently.
  • Utilized professional software applications for editing purposes.
  • Edited captured video to tell concise, visually pleasing stories or relay video messages.

Assistant Director of Community Relations

University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR
07.2021 - Current
  • Built and maintained corporate image, brand and identity.
  • Coordinated positive media interviews and events sponsorships.
  • Identified target audience and developed optimized communication plans to engage and interest individuals.
  • Oversaw special promotional events to drive positive media coverage, boost revenue and enhance sales.

Videographer

SLAM High School
Little Rock, AR
01.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with specialists, producers and designers to produce original video content.
  • Controlled lighting, filter factors and camera distances to meet shot targets.
  • Set and maintained organized and detailed schedules for production.
  • Managed development of content plans and overall message.

Sports Information Graduate Assistant

Grambling Sate University
Grambling, LA
08.2020 - 07.2021
  • Updated information on organization website and managed social media accounts by creating posts and interacting with followers.
  • Writing news releases, feature stories and biographical information
  • Publishing information on the athletic department website
  • Creating graphics and messaging for social media posts
  • Editing and designing game programs and other athletic department publications

Sports Information Student Assistant

University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR
08.2018 - 05.2020
  • Reported real-time pre- and post-game coverage of sporting events.
  • Writing news releases, feature stories and biographical information
  • Publishing information on the athletic department website
  • Creating graphics and messaging for social media posts
  • Editing and designing game programs and other athletic department publications
  • Compiling and archiving statistics, records, photography, scorekeeping and other information

Sports Journalist/Photographer

Pine Bluff Commercial
Pine Bluff, AR
04.2017 - 01.2020
  • Reported and penned front-page breaking news stories and provided real time updates online.
  • Collaborated with sports reporters to generate new story ideas.
  • Drove stronger approaches to sports coverage, memorable enterprise and agile service journalism.
  • Monitored daily sporting events and issues to discuss and report pertinent news.
  • Wrote feature, brief and breaking news pieces for print, radio and tv media about games, teams and players.
  • Wrote interesting, eye-catching story headlines and summaries.
  • Wrote headlines and coordinated graphics for up to five sports stories daily.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education

University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR
05.2020

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Planning
  • Decision-making
  • MS Office
  • Social media expertise
  • Portfolio growth
  • Online copywriting
  • Multitasking

Accomplishments

Notable Events for Media

McDonald's All-American Games

Pine Bluff King Cotton Classic

Bayou Classic

State Fair Classic

SWAC Basketball Championship

NAIA National Football Championship

Inaugural HBCU Legacy Bowl

Timeline

Director of Creative Content

University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
06.2022 - Current

Videographer

SLAM High School
01.2022 - Current

Associate Athletic Dir. of Strategic Communication

University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
07.2021 - Current

Assistant Director of Community Relations

University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
07.2021 - Current

Sports Information Graduate Assistant

Grambling Sate University
08.2020 - 07.2021

Sports Information Student Assistant

University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
08.2018 - 05.2020

Sports Journalist/Photographer

Pine Bluff Commercial
04.2017 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education

University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
Keionte Brown