Channing Sparks, M.A.

Channing sparks, m.a.

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  • Timeline

    May 2020 - Aug 2020

    Online Reporting & Social Media

    WGLT
    Sept 2020 - May 2021

    Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

    WZND Radio, Illinois State University
    Normal, Illinois, United States
    May 2021 - Aug 2021

    Creative Arts & Communication Specialist

    Christ Community Church
    Aug 2021 - Jan 2022

    Account Manager

    CVS Health
    Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

    Preschool Teacher

    Learning Connections Preschool
    Aug 2022 - May 2023

    Graduate Teaching Assistant

    University of Southern California
    Feb 2023 - Feb 2024

    Public Relations Intern

    AM PR Group
    Mar 2023 - Sept 2023

    Dance Instructor

    8 Count Dance Academy
    Aug 2023 - now

    Grammy U Lead Ambassador

    The Recording Academy
    Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
    Aug 2023 - May 2024

    Graduate Research Associate

    USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations
    Jan 2024 - May 2024

    Influencer Marketing Intern

    Reach Agency
    May 2024 - Jul 2024

    TikTok Affiliate Manager

    Trademark Beauty
    Aug 2024 - Feb 2025

    Influencer Marketing Coordinator

    Reach Agency
    Current Company
    Feb 2025 - now

    Dance Studio Intern

    PLAYGROUND LA
  • About me

    Dance Studio Intern

  • Education

    • Burlington central high school

      2013 - 2017
      High school diploma

      Activities and Societies: Burlington Central Varsity Poms Team, Burlington Central Varsity Cheer Team, German Club, Journalism Club, Choreographer - Mr. CHS 2017

    • University of southern california

      2022 - 2024
      Master of arts - ma public relations, advertising, and applied communication graduate student

      Activities and Societies: Annenberg Center for Public Relations

    • Illinois state university

      2017 - 2021
      Bachelor of science - bs mass media communication senior

      Activities and Societies: Association of Women in Communications, Dance Association, Illinois State Competitive Dance Team, Illinois State Redline Express Dance Team Graduation: May 2021

    • Illinois mathematics and science academy

      2011 - 2011
      Sleuths summer program certificate

      Summer STEM Student

  • Experience

    • Wglt

      May 2020 - Aug 2020
      Online reporting & social media

      Skills & Responsibilities• Schedule Social Media Post • Create Email Blast • Write Articles • Created Facebook Ads

    • Wznd radio, illinois state university

      Sept 2020 - May 2021

      Skills & Responsibilities• Entertain On-Air • Perform Original Content • Proficient In Operating On-Air Equipment• Interact with Audience - Orchestrate Giveaways

      • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

        Jan 2021 - May 2021
      • On Air Host

        Sept 2020 - May 2021
    • Christ community church

      May 2021 - Aug 2021
      Creative arts & communication specialist
    • Cvs health

      Aug 2021 - Jan 2022
      Account manager

      Assisted Medicaid Line of Business.

    • Learning connections preschool

      Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
      Preschool teacher
    • University of southern california

      Aug 2022 - May 2023
      Graduate teaching assistant

      Graduate Teaching Assistant for JOUR 201: Culture of Journalism: Past, Present and Future.

    • Am pr group

      Feb 2023 - Feb 2024
      Public relations intern

      I assisted publicists and account executives on artists and celebrity clients of color in Hollywood such as Issa Rae, Hailey Bieber, Micheal Behling, Cardi B, Ella Mai, Marsai Martin, and more. • Worked the 2023 Beyoncé Renaissance Movie Premiere at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre • Worked the 2024 Rose Gold Reserve Launch Party at Level Los Angeles• Develop media pitches, press releases, press breaks and clippings, client memos, and talent contacts• Assist account executives in researching media coverage• Attend staff meetings and collaborate on upcoming client content• Coordinate and help execute client events on the ground, such as festivals, screenings, summits, etc.• Adhering to the company’s mission of amplifying all Black and Brown voices in the Entertainment industryDescription: Based out of Los Angeles, CA: AM PR Group is a boutique public relations agency specializing in entertainment, music, lifestyle, sports, and social impact. Show less

    • 8 count dance academy

      Mar 2023 - Sept 2023
      Dance instructor

      • Teach dance techniques to dancers aged 3-18 • Assist with Performance, Pre-Company, and Company dance teams• Choreography dance numbers for regional and national competitions• Develop dance curriculums and prepare lesson plans • Communicate with a diverse group of teachers and students • Engage, encourage, and motivate students to reach their goals

    • The recording academy

      Aug 2023 - now
      • Grammy U Lead Ambassador

        Jan 2025 - now
      • Grammy U Ambassador

        Sept 2024 - Jan 2025
      • Grammy U Member

        Aug 2023 - Aug 2024
    • Usc annenberg center for public relations

      Aug 2023 - May 2024
      Graduate research associate

      • Contributor in USC Annenberg 2024 Relevance Report • Utilize social media marketing tools to create and maintain the brand• Set Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for social media campaigns and measure performance

    • Reach agency

      Jan 2024 - May 2024
      Influencer marketing intern

      Reach Agency is an award-winning creative agency specializing in influencer marketing for Fortune 500 brands.• Participate in day-to-day operations for the Influencer team under the direction of the Influencer Marketing Manager• Own influencer tagging and database management projects in CreatorIQ• Work with the Influencer team to ensure projects are executed to completion• Assist with client materials including but not limited to talent slides, campaign reports, creative briefs, and talent timelines.• Stay aware of trending and upcoming talent• Conduct talent searches and qualification processes; including brand safety, content audits, audience qualification, vetting, etc.• Track audience sentiment in real-time and flag potential issues; including influencer behavior, that could negatively impact the campaign or client. Show less

    • Trademark beauty

      May 2024 - Jul 2024
      Tiktok affiliate manager

      • Identified creators who align with the brand's goals and values• Content creation for email marketing, and social post• Maintained relationships with creators to encourage collaboration and partnerships• Managed TikTok Shop affiliate program to encourage creators to promote the brand and its products• Collected feedback from creators, affiliates, and the TikTok community to improve initiatives and strategies

    • Reach agency

      Aug 2024 - Feb 2025
      Influencer marketing coordinator

      Overall:- Coordinate the day-to-day workload across influencer marketing campaigns for a variety of brands- Assist with building materials (i.e. presentations) for new business pitches and client campaigns- Stay aware of trending talent and upcoming talent, as well as actively discovering trends in the industry and on platforms - Support in the task delegation and management of Influencer Marketing InternsCampaign Development (Casting & Deal-Making):- Assist in talent search and qualification process with an eye for detail, including brand safety content audits, audience qualification, vetting etc- Track client management including creative briefing, timeline/deliverable management and creative reviewsCampaign Execution (Management & Reporting):- Manage internal TikTok Creator Marketplace software including creating new tracking funnels for our different brand clients- Manage internal CreatorIQ platform to as needed for campaign management & reporting- Work on campaign reports including gathering data- Assist with cross division communications and collaborative presentations- Build client materials including but not limited to talent overview slides, strategy decks, social tracking docs, and campaign reports Show less

    • Playground la

      Feb 2025 - now
      Dance studio intern

      As a PLAYGROUND LA intern, I support daily operations while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamicartistic environment. I engage with both clients and teachers while providing administrativesupport. This position offers me the opportunity to learn about the inner workings of a dancestudio, enhance communication skills, network, and foster creativity within a collaborativeteam.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Managing complexity in diverse organizations

      Usc annenberg school for communication and journalism
      Apr 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Become your own boss

      Linkedin
      Feb 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Design a compelling presentation

      Linkedin
      Nov 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • The 45-minute business plan

      Linkedin
      Feb 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Career path counselor: making it in media and entertainment

      Linkedin
      Oct 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Marketing communications

      Linkedin
      Sept 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Child abuse recognition & reporting training for volunteers

      Church hr network
      Oct 2024
    • Cpr, aed & first aid certification

      American red cross
      May 2021
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Channing Sparks, M.A.
      Annenberg Dean Scholar Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism Aug 2022
    • Awarded to Channing Sparks, M.A.
      Summa Cum Laude Illinois State University May 2021 Cumulative GPA of 3.94
    • Awarded to Channing Sparks, M.A.
      Signature Station Award Broadcast Education Association Feb 2021
    • Awarded to Channing Sparks, M.A.
      Dean's List Student (4) School of Communication Spring 2017Fall 2018Fall 2019Spring 2020Fall 2020Fall 2021Spring 2021
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
      USC Annenberg School for Communication and JournalismAssociated with Channing Sparks, M.A.
    • Fundraiser Volunteer

      Issued by The Association for Women in Communications on Aug 2019
      The Association for Women in CommunicationsAssociated with Channing Sparks, M.A.
    • Dance Teacher Assistant

      Issued by Illinois State University Competitive Dance Team on Aug 2019
      Illinois State University Competitive Dance TeamAssociated with Channing Sparks, M.A.
    • Childcare Worker

      Issued by Normandie Church Of Christ on Aug 2024
      Normandie Church Of ChristAssociated with Channing Sparks, M.A.
    • Choreographer

      Issued by Children's Theater of Elgin & Fox Valley Theater Company on May 2018
      Children's Theater of Elgin & Fox Valley Theater CompanyAssociated with Channing Sparks, M.A.