Serenity G. Oglesby
Jamaica,USA
Summary
Responsible and ambitious Junior College student with a 4.0 GPA. Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism with a minor in Business. Possess great communication skills with the ability to work in a team and independently. Task orientated with the ability to multitask.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Student News Anchor
Hampton University
Hampton , VA
02.2026 - Current
- Attended scheduled pinch meetings to coordinate production efforts.
- Created pinches for live broadcasts to enhance viewer engagement.
- Collaborated with production team to review live broadcast performances.
- Articulated news blocks with steady eye contact, ensuring audience connection.
- Adapted smoothly to live scripts and updated countdowns or floor direction cues.
- Uploaded media efficiently to support timely broadcasts.
- Conducted research for segments, ensuring relevant and accurate content.
Clerical Associate
Talk IT OUT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
01.2019 - 01.2026
- Creating excel sheets.
- Answering phones.
- Filing documents.
- Sending emails.
- Attending meetings.
- Cleaning facilities and other tasks needed.
Counselor
YMCA Camp Jewell
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Supervised a cabin of 6-8 campers of various ages.
- Developed and implemented a wide variety of educational and recreational activities.
- Ensured a safe and enjoyable environment for all campers through active supervising and engagement.
- Provided guidance to campers while they participated in recreational activities such as swimming, art, and crafts and sports.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, safe, creative and welcoming environment.
Associate/Junior Counselor
NYC SYEP (Summer Youth Employment Program/Work Learn and Grow Program)
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Cleaning facility and equipment.
- Setting up and breaking down facility equipment.
- Answering phones and responding to emails.
- Helping students with homework.
- Communication with parents.
- Supervising and developing student activities.
- Supervision of various age groups.
- Complete all additional tasks needed.
- All IN ONE EVENTS/NYC Public School 97
Education
High School Diploma -
John Adams High School
Queens, NY06.2024
Bachelor's Degree - Journalism
Hampton University
Jamaica, NY, USASkills
- Communication and public speaking
- Live broadcasting and news reporting
- Script adaptation and reviewing
- Research and segment analysis
- Audience engagement strategies
- Media uploading and content creation
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Relationship building and interviewing
- News writing expertise and story pitching
- TV broadcasting and effective storytelling
- Video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro
- Transformative leadership and project planning
- Versatile customer service strategies
- Microsoft Office and Google Suite proficiency
- Social media management and broadcast writing
- Design skills in Canva and Photoshop
Languages
English
Clubs And Volunteer Experience
- John Adams High School Debate Team
- Dance Team Manager
- WHOV-TV Broadcast Script Writer
Awards
- National Honors Society
- Citizenship Award
- First Aid Certified
- CHUMS Local Scholarship
- Social Marketing Certification
Timeline
Student News Anchor
Hampton University
02.2026 - Current
Counselor
YMCA Camp Jewell
06.2024 - 06.2025
Associate/Junior Counselor
NYC SYEP (Summer Youth Employment Program/Work Learn and Grow Program)
06.2021 - 01.2024
Clerical Associate
Talk IT OUT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
01.2019 - 01.2026
High School Diploma -
John Adams High School
Bachelor's Degree - Journalism
Hampton University