Maliek Carter
Freelance Photographer and Visual Creator
Jacksonville,FL
2027
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Work History
Campus Coordinator and Lead Photographer
- Served as primary photographer for FCA events and outreach
- Captured, edited, and delivered photos for promotional use
- Strengthened FCA brand through consistent visual storytelling
- Coordinated event logistics and media coverage
- Worked with leadership to plan content strategy
Photographer
- Photograph seniors, underclassmen, and school events in a fast paced studio environment
- Deliver high quality images aligned with brand standards
- Assist with lighting, posing, and client experience
- Maintain equipment and support studio workflow
5 Years 7 Months
- Capture and edit photos for events, portraits, athletics, and creative projects
- Collaborate with clients to develop visual direction and storytelling
- Deliver polished content optimized for social media and digital platforms
- Manage scheduling, communication, branding, and business operations
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Internship
- Selected for a competitive immersion program focused on leadership, business development, and community impact
- Engaged with executives including CEO Rudolph Johnson to learn nonprofit operations and strategic planning
- Represented JCSU while networking with industry leaders and community partners
- Discussed data and analytics with the CEO of the EDC, Mark Cafferty
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts
- Dean's List Scholar 4x, Presidents List Scholar 1x
- 122 credit hours completed
- Scholarship: Entrepreneurship Grant
- Relevant Coursework: Financial Accounting, Principles of Macroeconomics, Photography, Videography, Communication Theory, Sports Broadcasting, Interpersonal Communication, and Communications Marking and Research.
- Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lightroom, Photoshop, CapCut
- 3.8 GPA
- Summa Cum Laude graduate
- Elected Captain of Football Team
Skills
Student engagement
Time management
Effective communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Goal setting
Professionalism
Public speaking
Recruitment strategies
Crisis management
Research and analysis
Teamwork and collaboration
Continuous improvement
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month
- CIAA Champion
Timeline
Freelance Photographer and Visual Creator
01.2021 - CurrentRead More
Campus Coordinator and Lead Photographer
Johnson C. Smith University — Fellowship of Christian Athletes
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Photographer
Cady Studios
2026 - CurrentRead More
Internship
HBCU Immersion Program — Neighborhood House Association
2026 - 01.2026Read More
Johnson C. Smith University – College of Business
Bachelor of Arts from Communication Arts
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Ministry Experience
Intercessor and Prayer Team Member
- Support church services through prayer, encouragement, and spiritual guidance.,
- Participate in planning and leading prayer sessions.
- Assist with youth and community outreach.
Youth Sunday Speaker
- 2025 Delivered first sermon focused on faith, purpose, and encouragement.
- Demonstrated strong public speaking skills and confidence in ministry leadership
Additional Information
- Athletics: Football
- Conversational ASL
- CIAA 2025 Football Champion
- Minister in training and believer in Jesus Christ