
Timeline
About me
Dance Studio Intern
Education

Burlington central high school
2013 - 2017High school diplomaActivities 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 - 2024Master of arts - ma public relations, advertising, and applied communication graduate studentActivities and Societies: Annenberg Center for Public Relations

Illinois state university
2017 - 2021Bachelor of science - bs mass media communication seniorActivities 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 - 2011Sleuths summer program certificateSummer STEM Student
Experience

Wglt
May 2020 - Aug 2020Online reporting & social mediaSkills & Responsibilities• Schedule Social Media Post • Create Email Blast • Write Articles • Created Facebook Ads

Wznd radio, illinois state university
Sept 2020 - May 2021Skills & Responsibilities• Entertain On-Air • Perform Original Content • Proficient In Operating On-Air Equipment• Interact with Audience - Orchestrate Giveaways
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Jan 2021 - May 2021On Air Host
Sept 2020 - May 2021

Christ community church
May 2021 - Aug 2021Creative arts & communication specialist
Cvs health
Aug 2021 - Jan 2022Account managerAssisted Medicaid Line of Business.

Learning connections preschool
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023Preschool teacher
University of southern california
Aug 2022 - May 2023Graduate teaching assistantGraduate Teaching Assistant for JOUR 201: Culture of Journalism: Past, Present and Future.

Am pr group
Feb 2023 - Feb 2024Public relations internI 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 2023Dance 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 - nowGrammy U Lead Ambassador
Jan 2025 - nowGrammy U Ambassador
Sept 2024 - Jan 2025Grammy U Member
Aug 2023 - Aug 2024

Usc annenberg center for public relations
Aug 2023 - May 2024Graduate 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 2024Influencer marketing internReach 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 2024Tiktok 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 2025Influencer marketing coordinatorOverall:- 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 - nowDance studio internAs 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
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Managing complexity in diverse organizations
Usc annenberg school for communication and journalismApr 2023 - View certificate

Become your own boss
LinkedinFeb 2023 - View certificate

Design a compelling presentation
LinkedinNov 2022 - View certificate

The 45-minute business plan
LinkedinFeb 2023 - View certificate

Career path counselor: making it in media and entertainment
LinkedinOct 2022 - View certificate

Marketing communications
LinkedinSept 2022 
Child abuse recognition & reporting training for volunteers
Church hr networkOct 2024
Cpr, aed & first aid certification
American red crossMay 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
Associated with Channing Sparks, M.A.Fundraiser Volunteer
Issued by The Association for Women in Communications on Aug 2019
Associated with Channing Sparks, M.A.Dance Teacher Assistant
Issued by Illinois State University Competitive Dance Team on Aug 2019
Associated with Channing Sparks, M.A.Childcare Worker
Issued by Normandie Church Of Christ on Aug 2024
Associated with Channing Sparks, M.A.Choreographer
Issued by Children's Theater of Elgin & Fox Valley Theater Company on May 2018
Associated with Channing Sparks, M.A.
Languages
- geGerman
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