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Malahni Sengstacke

Chicago,IL

Summary

Creative and civic-minded communications student at Howard University with a passion for media, storytelling, and social impact. Skilled in video production, digital publishing, and audience engagement across various platforms. Committed to using communication as a powerful tool for civic engagement, education, and cultural representation. Seeking opportunities to grow in media, communications, and public affairs through hands-on experience and mission-driven work.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Manager

True Temple of Solomon
Chicago, IL
05.2022 - Current
  • 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, IL
05.2021 - Current
  • Organized shooting schedules and ensured the readiness of locations.
  • Prepared call sheets to ensure Bud Billiken Parade ABC7 livestreamed broadcast operations.
  • Assisting with the development of a working documentary called "Behind the Bud"

Volunteer Content Creator

Che 'Rhymefest' Smith
Chicago, IL
07.2024 - 09.2025
  • Produced visually compelling materials for the Chicago Board of Education campaign initiatives by Che 'Rhymefest' Smith.
  • Developed and proposed innovative media content ideas for campaigns.
  • Volunteered at various events representing the organization.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Television And Film Communications

Howard University
Washington, DC

Skills

  • Content scheduling
  • Digital publishing
  • Video content creation
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Visual storytelling
  • Writing skills

Accomplishments

  • Production Intern for the Bud Billiken ABC7 live Broadcast and received production team credit in 2023.
  • Participated in Shakespeare slam that led to winning regional, advancing to perform at Navy Pier's Shakespeare Theater.
  • Traveled abroad to Europe to visit England and Paris with my theater crew, visiting many acting workshops and theaters.

Affiliations

  • Video manager for my high school athletic sports department
  • Selected for Howard University's selective Spotlight live-streaming network Organization
  • Made a short film documentary at 15 years old

Timeline

Volunteer Content Creator

Che 'Rhymefest' Smith
07.2024 - 09.2025

Student Manager

True Temple of Solomon
05.2022 - Current

Production Intern

Chicago Defender Charities
05.2021 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Television And Film Communications

Howard University