Shataya Khadijah Celestine
Montgomery
Summary
Communications and media professional with a Bachelor's degree in Communications/Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Theatre from Auburn University at Montgomery. Experienced in multimedia storytelling, news anchoring, podcasting, script writing, and video editing. Nine years of professional experience serving as a Police Officer with strong public communication, leadership, investigative, and community engagement skills. Adept at working in fast-paced environments, managing media-related responsibilities, and communicating effectively with diverse audiences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Montgomery Police Department
Montgomery
01.2017 - Current
- Serve within patrol and investigative assignments while maintaining strong communication and public engagement skills.
- Assist with media relations and public communication efforts when interacting with the community and media representatives.
- Demonstrate professionalism and composure in high-pressure environments and emergency situations.
- Gather, document, and communicate accurate information effectively under strict deadlines.
- Collaborate with team members, city leadership, and community stakeholders to support department initiatives.
Multimedia & Communications Experience
- Produced and recorded multimedia class assignments including news segments, podcasts, and field interviews.
- Developed scripts and broadcast content for journalism-related coursework.
- Performed on-camera news anchoring assignments requiring clear delivery and audience engagement.
- Utilized video editing and storytelling techniques to create polished multimedia content.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Davis High School
Montgomery, AL05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Communications/Broadcast Journalism, Theatre
Auburn University at Montgomery
Montgomery, Alabama01-2024
Skills
- News Anchoring
- Podcasting
- Script Writing
- Video Editing
- Public Speaking
- Media Relations
- Broadcast Journalism
- Interviewing
- Community Engagement
- Team Collaboration
- Effective communication
- Report writing
- Media relations
- Community engagement
- Attention to detail
- Community oriented policing
Timeline
Police Officer
Montgomery Police Department
01.2017 - Current
Multimedia & Communications Experience
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Davis High School
Bachelor of Arts - Communications/Broadcast Journalism, Theatre
Auburn University at Montgomery