YuKwon Toney
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Conscientious leader enjoys connecting people and promoting positive change. Familiar with creating positive and memorable experiences for stakeholders through events, campaigns, or informal interactions. Collaborative and eager to use skills to represent and promote organization in professional and effective manner.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Ambassador and Influencer
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
2022.05 - Current
- Facilitate campus wide campaigns for sharable opportunities
- Prepare and publish on my social media platforms of over 131k+ followers to promote scholarships, internships, and career development opportunities
- Collaborate with colleagues on branding and marketing material.
Social Media Manager
The FAMUAN Newspaper
2022.06 - 2023.06
- Tracked social media metrics to determine audience growth rate, volume, and reach
- Produced content and successfully increased impressions and engagement by over 2,550% after releasing content in the past year
- Created a platform and increased following by 100% by using editing and graphic design tools to create content and visuals for social channels.
House of Representatives Spring Intern
The Florida State Capitol
2023.03 - 2023.05
- Analyzed and interpreted policies, legislation, and committee meeting minutes
- Identified and pursued research topics of interest with well-planned studies based on community issues
- Worked alongside lawmakers to effectively represent The State of Florida.
Freshman Senator & Chief Diversity Officer
Florida A&M University Student Government Association
2020.11 - 2022.06
- Served as a representative of the student body, conducted surveys, and presented issues to the Board of Trustees to find solutions
- Developed and facilitated trainings/programs in collaboration with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusions coordinator
- Allocated for funds at the capital as well as facilitated different community service projects and opportunities, such as; toys, books, & clothing drives, beach clean ups, etc.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism -
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, FL12.2024
Skills
- Branding
- Camera Operation
- Community Engagement
- Content Creation
- Data Entry
- Public Speaking
- Writing
- Social Media Management
- Brand Awareness
Websites
Organizations
- Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
- National Association of Black Journalists
- Presidential Ambassador
- Student Government Association
- FAMU TV 20 News
- Journey Magazine
Software Proficiencies
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Final Cut Pro
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Suite
- ENPS
Brand Collaborations
- Lionsgate
- Florida State University
- TikTok
- HomeGoods
- JBL Audio
- P&G
- Wendy's
- Michael Strahan Brand
Coursework
- Reporting & Writing
- Basic Design Principles
- American National Government
- Intro to Mass Media
- Critical Inquiry
Awards
- Dean’s List
- Honor Roll
- National Merit Scholar
- Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholar
- HBCU Mister and Miss: King of The Year 2023
Timeline
House of Representatives Spring Intern
The Florida State Capitol
2023.03 - 2023.05
Social Media Manager
The FAMUAN Newspaper
2022.06 - 2023.06
Ambassador and Influencer
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
2022.05 - Current
Freshman Senator & Chief Diversity Officer
Florida A&M University Student Government Association
2020.11 - 2022.06
Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism -
Florida A&M University
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