Hi, I’m
Madison Brooks
Garfield,New Jersey
Summary
Dynamic and motivated Journalism graduate with a strong foundation in media and communications. Recent internship experience in public relations that developed skills in writing press releases, content creation, and crafting media lists. Passionate about the beauty industry and equipped with a keen eye for trends, combined with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Barnes and Noble
Retail Associate
08.2023 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Responsible for working in Trade department and shelving, alphabetizing, and organizing books.
- Provide friendly service and assist customers with book requests and orders.
Rutgers University
Transfer Mentor
12.2022 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Assist Transfer Center with orientation events by hosting discussion rooms, helping advise incoming transfer students and organizational setup.
- Enter text-based and numerical information from source data into Transfer Center databases within time limits.
Marino PR
Intern
06.2023 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Assisted senior team members on the Cannabis and Higher Education team to monitor client press coverage.
- Assisted with writing press materials, community engagement, media lists, and content creation.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suites.
The Daily Targum
News Writer
09.2022 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Responsible for interviewing sources, researching, and writing articles.
- Delivered articles by deadline to meet editor expectations.
- Coverage includes stories on environmental change, sexual assault campaigns, and mental health.
Marshalls
Retail Associate
05.2022 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Provided friendly service and assistance to customers to promote customer loyalty, satisfaction, and sales.
CVS Health
Shift Supervisor
02.2020 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily responsibilities.
Education
Rutgers UniversityNew Brunswick, NJ
Bachelor of Arts from Journalism and Media Studies
05.2024
University Overview
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude (3.95/4.00)
- Dean's List: Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024
- Member of Tau Sigma National Honors Society
- Member of Kappa Tau Alpha Honors Society
Howard UniversityWashington, DC
Bachelor of Arts from Journalism and Media
University Overview
- GPA: 3.9
- Dean's List: Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
- EGUMPP Mastery Certification
Dwight Morrow/Academies @ EnglewoodEnglewood, NJ
High School Diploma from Law and Public Safety
06.2020
University Overview
- GPA: 3.8
- Studied Law and Public Safety
- All Honors/Advanced Placement Courses
- Elected Co-Captain of Varsity Cheer Team
Skills
- Media Relations
- News Writing
- Media Research
- Creative Storytelling
- Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
Recipient of the Best News Story Award
- Along with my team, I received the Best News Story Award for the Spring 2024 semester. The news story covered the significant increase in applicants for the 2024-2025 school year at Rutgers University.
News Story Published in Rutgers University's Top Undergraduate Magazine
- A news story I wrote for a course, covering how violence on social media increases desensitization, fear, and anxiety in young adult users, was published in Kairos' Spring 2024 issue.
Presented Research at the 2023 Undergraduate Research Writing Conference (URWC).
- Research paper exploring the relationship between anime anti-hero narratives and ethical doctrines.
Timeline
Retail Associate
Barnes and Noble
08.2023 - 05.2024
Intern
Marino PR
06.2023 - 08.2023
Transfer Mentor
Rutgers University
12.2022 - 05.2024
News Writer
The Daily Targum
09.2022 - 03.2023
Retail Associate
Marshalls
05.2022 - 08.2022
Shift Supervisor
CVS Health
02.2020 - 07.2021
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts from Journalism and Media Studies
Howard University
Bachelor of Arts from Journalism and Media
Dwight Morrow/Academies @ Englewood
High School Diploma from Law and Public Safety