Nikki James

• Monitor social, economic, and political trends to uncover the best way to evoke an emotional response to aid in the redundancy of listener engagement
• Find motivational and moving depictions of personal triumphs and tribulations through word of mouth, social media, previous guest referrals, and other public outlets
• Investigate and research the validity of guest-given content prior to public release
• Establish trust and spearhead interviews based on individuality and comfortability
• Operate technology in the audio/visual arena, utilizing both equipment and software
• Express creative yet mindful choices of live commentary
• Designs digital art for podcasts
• Publishes the final product on all public media & social media outlets
• Maintain a mindful essence of professionalism and discretion according to each individual, very personal depiction of theoccurrence

• Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing.
• Deployed to news events locales to provide on-the-ground broadcast solutions and news coverage.
• Established personal relationships with high-profile guests
• Attended/covered major celebrity events to stay up to date with avant-garde notions
• Traveled internationally to set up marketing and sales strategies with other media affiliates
• Researched "click-bate" topics and worked closely with a team of editors to obtain an entertaining and smooth final product.

• Researched and presented music, motivational content, and riveting interviews during daily primetime listening hours
• Conceptualized creative segments of live media content
• Interviewed relevant guests of various experiences to discuss new and compelling topics to induce curiosity and influence interest
• Reported weather, major international events, breaking news, and traffic patterns
• Operated professional soundboard equipment and editing software for optimal sound quality
• Attended public events to represent the brand, the community, and the overall mission and intentions of the radio station
• Collaborated on the creative processes of public service announcements
• Researched public trends to promote appropriate content for target market optimization

• Create and pitch plans that provide value to targeted audience
• Revisit existing communications with stagnant members
• Derive new and innovative ways to bringing positive attention to the company through community outreach initiatives, social media outlets and informative press releases
• Collaborate on the redesign of company website and social media content
• Develop public relations goals, plans, strategies and marketing communication material.
• Implemented initiatives to increase brand awareness and engagement with target audience.

• Works with senior leadership, faculty, and staff to implement and manage effective communication to support overall mission and objectives.
• Prepares and prioritizes calendars and correspondence
• Utilizes editing programs to proofread content for typo-free emails, memos, and documentation
• Answers phone calls and emails, resulting in punctual and effective business correspondence
• Utilizes computer voice recording software to compose and transcribe notes and meetings
• Seeks new and relevant technology to assist in time management optimization
• Maintains appointment and event calendars for executives and department heads
• Assists in the communication and planning of meetings where circumspection is paramount

Communication and Computers

Magna Cum Laude