Venise Settles
Memphis,TN
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Communications Director position. Ready to help team achieve company goals by seeking to maintain full-time purposeful work utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Professor, Communications
University Of Memphis
Memphis, TN
08.2017 - Current
- Developed and taught undergraduate courses in for department offerings serving major, minor and general students.
- Collaborated with faculty and community stakeholders for program improvement.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Offered career assistance to students by conducting mock interviews, providing relevant job opportunities and teaching networking skills and strategies.
Curator
Venture South Productions
Memphis, United States
05.2016 - Current
- Procured talented individuals, performing artists and musicians to entertain guests during special events.
- Promoted events and exhibits via social media, email and other communication methods.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Community Events Coordinator
Power Center Academy
Memphis, United States
09.2015 - 05.2019
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Selected and ordered décor and event materials.
- Planned large-scale events such as trade shows, conferences, and meetings.
- Coordinated catering services and planned menus to compliment event theme and selected musical or guest speaker entertainment.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using interactive games and activities.
Education
Masters of Fine Arts - Speech And Performing Arts
The New School For Drama
New York, NY05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Communications And Theatre
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN05.2007
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Decision-Making
- Internal and External Communications
- Program Planning
- Promotion and Advertising
- Developing Presentations and Reports
- Content Management
- Event Logistics
- Public Speaking Events
Timeline
Professor, Communications
University Of Memphis
08.2017 - Current
Curator
Venture South Productions
05.2016 - Current
Community Events Coordinator
Power Center Academy
09.2015 - 05.2019
Masters of Fine Arts - Speech And Performing Arts
The New School For Drama
Bachelor of Science - Communications And Theatre
Tennessee State University
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