Malahni Sengstacke
Chicago,IL
Summary
I am a dynamic and innovative student at Howard University with a proven track record in digital publishing and video content creation, honed through experiences with Chicago Defender Charities, ABC7 Chicago Eyewitness News, and other notable organizations. I excelled in audience targeting and creative writing, significantly boosting campaign awareness. I am skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and adept at problem-solving, consistently delivering compelling visual stories.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Content Creator
Political Campaign
Chicago, IL
07.2024 - Current
- Designed promotional materials, including posters, flyers, and video content for Che 'Rhymefest' Smith's Chicago Board of Education campaign.
- Amplified awareness of campaign goals among targeted demographics.
- Developed and proposed innovative media content ideas for campaigns.
- Volunteered at various events representing the organization.
Manager
True Temple of Solomon
Chicago, USA
06.2022 - Current
- Developed an understanding of leadership by instructing peers.
- Supervised student leaders during their assignments, confirming they adhered to their leadership positions.
- Facilitated training sessions for new employees on organization policies and procedures.
- Resolved conflicts between student leaders by guiding organizational policies and procedures.
Production Intern
Chicago Defender Charities
Chicago, USA
06.2021 - Current
- Developing and researching stories for their partners, ABC7 Eyewitness News.
- Organized shooting schedules, and ensured the readiness of locations.
- Assisting the crew with their responsibilities.
- Prepared call sheets to ensure ABC7 Eyewitness News streamlined broadcast operations.
Summer Film Program
Mustard Seed - Film Program
Chicago, USA
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Developed simulated news broadcasts.
- Learned operational procedures by observing news production team.
- Wrote short pieces on local topics of interest.
- Arranged interviews with witnesses and bystanders, providing first-hand accounts of stories.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - TV/Film Communications
Howard University
Washington, DC05-2028
Kenwood Academy High School -
Kenwood Academy High School
Chicago, IL05.2024
Skills
- Content scheduling
- Digital publishing
- Video content creation
- Promotional video development
- Case study creation
- Adobe creative suite
- Visual storytelling
- Content editing
- Email campaigns
- Multitasking and organization
- Editing software proficiency
- Problem-solving
- Photography
- Audience targeting
- Social media expert
- Creative writing
Accomplishments
- My summer internships resulted in interviews for ABC7 television production ultimately leading to a pivotal role as a production assistant for an ABC7 broadcast.
- Throughout my high school career I completed four plays.
- I also tackled Shakespearean roles that led to winning regionals, advancing our crew to perform at Navy Pier's very own Shakespeare theater.
- I was also able to take a trip to Europe to visit England and Paris with my theater crew, we were able to go to many different acting workshops, theaters, and museums.
- We even visited William Shakespeare's home!
Affiliations
- Video manager for my high school athletic sports department
- Selected for Howard University's selective Spotlight live-streaming network Organization
- Co-director of the Howard University Black Cinema and Television organization
- Volunteering photographer at the African and Caribbean International Leadership Conference
- I wrote and directed my first play in 5th grade and directed my most recent in my Junior year of High school
Timeline
Volunteer Content Creator
Political Campaign
07.2024 - Current
Manager
True Temple of Solomon
06.2022 - Current
Production Intern
Chicago Defender Charities
06.2021 - Current
Summer Film Program
Mustard Seed - Film Program
06.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - TV/Film Communications
Howard University
Kenwood Academy High School -
Kenwood Academy High School
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