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Martial Ddamba Kawunde

Bowie,MD

Summary

Passionate aspiring journalist with a dedicated focus on crafting compelling narratives, particularly within the realm of sports. Proficient in story development, news reporting, and anchoring special programs. Proactively initiated contact with potential interviewees, orchestrating interview slots for broadcast programs, and conducting engaging interviews. Possesses a meticulous eye for detail, complemented by exceptional active listening and adept interpersonal engagement skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Athlete

Tennis Player
08.2020 - Current
  • Scholarship recipient dedicating 30+ hours per week to training and competitions
  • Member of Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Honor Roll (3.0 and above) and also a member of Athletic Director Honor Roll (3.3 and above)
  • Managed time effectively while traveling for games, attending practice, and going to classes.
  • Intercollegiate Athletics Board member, discussed issues, such as diversity, budgets, and facility improvement

Journalist

MSU Spokesman, Morgan State University Newspaper
08.2021 - Current
  • Apart of the Sports Media Team
  • Provide background information on NIL regarding the Men's Basketball team
  • Feature articles on the Men's and Women's tennis team
  • Wrote, edited, and produced stories for Internet and digital channels.

Event Organizer

African Student Organization, Public Relations Chair
08.2021 - Current
  • Lead the organization's Instagram account, utilizing strategic content to engage the student community.
  • Cultivated partnerships with other Student Organizations to coordinate successful campus events.
  • Hosted and emceed events, showcasing strong public speaking and organizational skills.

Social Media Manager

Social Media Campaign
09.2020 - 09.2021
  • Spearheaded business development for the "Infinity Worldwide" clothing brand campaign.
  • Managed marketing strategies, leading to a 1000+ follower increase on social media platforms.
  • Directly affected the influence and growth of an existing brand account base by developing and editing the merchandise as well as promoting the brand through ads.
  • Monitored online presence of company's brand to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships.

Volunteer

African Catholic Organization, Gwangamujje DC Chapter
09.2017 - 06.2019
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Designed engaging flyers and announcements, effectively communicating events and activities.
  • Organized meetings and managed mass text communications to enhance engagement and attendance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia Journalism

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
05.2024

Skills

  • Proficient in journalistic writing, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
  • Experienced in conducting thorough research and interviews to develop well-rounded stories
  • Skilled in crafting engaging and informative articles for print and digital platforms
  • Proficient in video editing for multimedia storytelling, enhancing content appeal Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) for data analysis and presentation
  • Familiar with OS X, Windows, iOS, and Android platforms, facilitating versatile content creation

Timeline

Event Organizer

African Student Organization, Public Relations Chair
08.2021 - Current

Journalist

MSU Spokesman, Morgan State University Newspaper
08.2021 - Current

Social Media Manager

Social Media Campaign
09.2020 - 09.2021

Student Athlete

Tennis Player
08.2020 - Current

Volunteer

African Catholic Organization, Gwangamujje DC Chapter
09.2017 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia Journalism

Morgan State University

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