Kia O. Moore

Experience

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  Citizen Schools

  Oct 2007 - Jun 2008

  Teaching Associate

  DUTIES: Collaboratively managed 100-135 middle school students in an after-school setting. Taught Citizen Schools curriculum to a group of 10-15 students. Developed a Hip Hop History course that incorporated guest speakers and audio/visual aids. Created and implemented a disciplinary system tailored for 8th grade group.ABOUT: Since its founding in Boston in 1995, Citizen Schools has been re-imagining the learning day to bring more time, more talented adults, and more relevant learning experiences to middle-school students in low-income neighborhoods. Citizen Schools provide:++Extended learning time for middle-school students in 17 communities coast to coast.++Hands-on learning taught by AmeriCorps educators and volunteer experts from all fields, from science to law to finance and community service.++Deep partnerships to help transform schools.A fulfilling volunteer experience that allows ordinary people to make a real difference for children by getting citizens off the sidelines and into schools each year, we’re closing the achievement gap and increasing access to the American Dream. Show less

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  Kia the Writer

  Jan 2008 - now

  Communications Consultant

  Content Creation (Jan. 2008 - Present)My appreciation for the "power of content"​ and my passion for "synthesizing information" led me to use my formal journalism training and theoretical communication studies skills to pursue freelance work in content creation & market research. PORTFOLIO OVERVIEWFreelance WritingMy articles have appeared in and on Queen City Nerve (QCNerve.com), Creative Loafing Charlotte (clclt.com), CLTBlog.com, Qcitymetro.com, AFROPUNK.com, SoulSummer.com, Mingleberry.com, CLTure.com, CharlotteViewpoint.com, & AmericaXL.orgHistoric West End PartnersCraft the newsletter and social media messages for the West Side of Charlotte. This is done for an organization that educates and informs the community about the celebration and promotion of the cultural and historical heritage of the Historic West End.Back SpinzHandle PR communication efforts and membership campaigns for an organization that is changing lives of at-risk youth by redirecting their energy into their passion for music through DJ culture.Texcido, LLCCreated digital & print marketing collateral for CEO & Texcido Sales staff. Developed relationships with media, business professionals, non-profits to assist in sharing the story of this tech start-up with a wider audience.SKoolAide.com Provided marketing research services to an Ed Tech start-up based in Charlotte, NC. Show less

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  Creative Loafing Charlotte

  Jan 2008 - May 2008

  Editorial Job Shadow

  Shadowed the Editor-in-Chief at the time to gain a better understanding of the journalism profession. I was granted the opportunity to have two articles published in the print version of the largest alternative weekly newspaper chain in the Southeast. Fifteen news summary entries with my byline appeared on the Creative Loafing Charlotte website, which receives approximately 75,000 visitors monthly.Visit the website here >> http://www.clclt.com

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  UNC Charlotte

  Aug 2008 - Apr 2009

  Student Media Ad Production Team Member

  DUTIES: Designed ads for print edition of the "University Times." Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign to create ads.ABOUT: Media Marketing is charged with advertising sales, production and promotion for Niner Times, NinerOnline.com and Radio Free Charlotte. Students looking forward to careers in sales, marketing and management have a terrific opportunity to develop communication skills and self-motivation as Media Marketing account representatives. They get true sales experience to add to their resumé and are rewarded wth commissions commensurate to their effort.For students aiming for advertising, commercial graphic design and/or copy writing, the production side of Media Marketing can well prepare you for those careers. Production positions in Media Marketing sharpen design skills, condition creativity (even under deadline) and build a portfolio or published ads. Show less

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  MINGLEBERRY.COM

  Feb 2009 - Jun 2011

  Editorial Intern

  DUTIES: Generated approximately 30% of content posted on news blog for NC nightlife website. Researched background information and fact checked articles posted on blog. Designed homepage banners to feature specific articles to tease content. Coordinated media access for specific articles.ABOUT: Mingleberry.com is a nightlife events guide website viewed by approximately 44,400 visitors per month.

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  UNC Charlotte

  Sept 2009 - May 2011

  DUTIES: I was part of a team establishing a new center providing resources for Public Relations practitioners, educators, scholars and students.(1) Assisted in the coordination and execution of two Global PR conferences(2) Coordinated Advisory Board Meeting attended by top PR Professionals(3) Designed print collateral for a board meeting and professional conference(4) Contributed to the ideation process of defining the services offered by the CenterABOUT: The Center for Global Public Relations (CGPR) is a resource for practitioners, scholars,educators and students worldwide who want to increase their knowledge about global public relations through the Center's on-site research and educational opportunities, its continuing educational programs and its partnerships worldwide. Show less DUTIES: Brainstormed and executed interpersonal promotional strategies that attract 25-50 students to promotional tables each week. Assisted in the acquisition of event sponsors for RecServices tentpole events. Designed promotional materials distributed to approximately 600-1500 students per week. Contributed to and edited the monthly departmental newsletters (Panhandler and Student Body) available on Website and distributed via email.ABOUT: The Department of Recreational Services at UNC Charlotte is committed to inspiring the lifetime appreciation of a balanced, active, and healthy lifestyle. A student-focused approach is utilized by offering experiences that exceed the changing needs of a diverse university community. Show less

  • Center for Global Public Relations Staff Member

    Sept 2009 - May 2011

  • RecServices Promotions Team Member

    Sept 2009 - Apr 2010
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  Soul Summer

  Jun 2010 - Nov 2010

  Editorial Intern

  DUTIES: Coordinated interview with Atlantic Records R&B Balladeer Tank. Transcribed, drafted, and produced interactive feature article "Tank You Very Much" posted on Oct. 11, 2010. Crafted soul music news briefs focused on trending topics in the soul music industry from July 2010 to November 2010.ABOUT: Generated content for the U.S.-based Soul Music/R&B oriented website SoulSummer.com under the direction of former Vibe Magazine Editor-At-Large and current Mass Appeal Editor, Rob Kenner. Show less

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  Black Entertainment Television

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  BET International Intern

  DUTIES: Responsible for television pre-production task related to "Bobby Jones Gospel" & the "BET Awards 2011." Assigned research duties to gather background information and to provide a journalistic analysis of the Summer 2011 UK Riots for a prospective BET International News story. Pitched creative public relations ideas relating to BET International's and BET Networks' branding strategies. Served as a production assistant in the creation of original promotional television content for BET Networks' international audience. Collaboratively created a script for "Born to Dance: Laurieann Gibson" international promo spots.BET INTERNATIONAL COUNTRIES:United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Africa (South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana & Kenya, 25+ additional countries)ABOUT: BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), is the nation’s leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 90 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and the United Kingdom. BET International, which operates BET in the United Kingdom and oversees the extension of BET network programming for global distribution. BET’s international feed is a 24-hour network currently reaching over 13MHH in 54 countries in the Entertainment EPGs on seven different satellite platforms…and growing. Show less

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  Lyerly Agency

  Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Public Relations Intern

  DUTIES: Assisted public relations account executives by producing and maintaining client notebooks, participating in internal input meetings, attending client meetings, assisting with background research for strategic planning purposes, participating in the planning of PR events and special projects, creating social media copy, and creating media lists. I also assisted with the ghostwriting of print media copy and proofreading of print materials.Client list I assisted with during my internship term:+Monarch Ventures (apartment complex)+Shriners International (international secret society)+Belmont Tourism Authority (City of Belmont, NC)+Alston & Bird LLP (law firm)+Womens Impact Fund (fundraising/ grant-giving organization)+American Red Cross Tiffany's Circle (fundraising sector of non-profit)+Women in Business Awards (Nomination Form)+Boy Scouts of America (male mentoring organization)ABOUT: Lyerly is an advertising, marketing, and public relations firm that understands the belief in the brand is what drives the sale. So Lyerly acts intentionally, from a strategic and creative standpoint, to communicate to others on both an emotional and intellectual level. This firm focus on strategies that influence. Messages that resonate. Ideas that persuade. Approaches that impact. Positions that stand the test of time. Show less

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  Halogen TV Network

  Feb 2012 - May 2012

  Productions Intern

  DUTIES: Spearheaded and executed the “party for a cause event” We Own the Night which served as a Halogen TV off-channel marketing opportunity. Responsible for pre-production research and grassroots marketing ideation for the Halogen TV original program “Tainted Love.” Assisted in the video logging process of the Halogen TV original program “Surf Life.” Hands-on training with Final Cut Pro post-production editing software. Captured footage for Kony 2012 "Cover the Night" Halogen TV website post. Compose articles for the Halogen TV website and Halogen TV Tumblr blog. Conducted informational interviews with various department personnel at Halogen TV and INSP Network.ABOUT: Halogen TV is an empowering television network that entertains and motivates individuals looking to be the change they want to see in the world. Halogen TV is a network that’s about much more than entertainment. Our aim is to be a platform for social good where people can connect with their purpose and with each other. Show less

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  AKA Creative

  Oct 2012 - Jun 2014

  Event Promoter

  DUTIES: Event Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Relationship Building, Media Relations, Communications2014 CULTURE C CONFERENCE: Served as Social Media Strategist tasked with capturing the attention of Charlotte area entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, artists and innovators via Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.2013 AKA BLOCK PARTY: Served as Social Marketing Strategist with a mission to generate buzz for this community outreach event. Helped to develop the brand voice for the event and served as the lead brand voice manager via the channels of Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Over 700 people were on attendance for this event.2013 AFRICAN ARTS & CULTURES SHOWCASE: Served as the Public Relations contact for this event. Obtained press coverage and forged relationships with area journalists for AKA Creative when distributing press releases and media invites for this "Celebration of Africa" event.2013 FASHION STYLIST SHOWCASE: Served as Social Media Strategist tasked to generate online buzz for this fashion event. This was accomplished via a mix of organic Facebook marketing and press release distribution to traditional media channels.ABOUT START UP COMPANY: AKA Creative is an event marketing agency that once hosted art gallery events and performance art events. It was located in the South End area of Charlotte. The AKA Creative venue was used as a space as a means to inspire collaboration between artists, entrepreneurs and social innovators while helping them realize imaginative initiatives. AKA Creative now operates beyond the venue space to helped foster ideas to produce profitable realities for the betterment of the world and our local communities. Show less

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  AmericaXL

  Dec 2012 - Jun 2014

  Content Marketer

  DUTIES: Content Optimization, Market Research and Branding Strategy, Relationship Building+Social Media Optimization: Developed and deployed social media calendar content for AmericaXL and AKA Creative with a strong focus on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Pinterest +Search Engine Optimization: Generated long-form, keyword rich content for AmericaXL website. I would create a social media awareness campaigns to drive traffic for each piece I posted on the website. +Marketing & Brand Positioning Strategy: Served on the marketing & branding committee to develop the AmericaXL Foundation brand.+Relationship Building: recruited talent to join the AXL marketplace.ABOUT START UP COMPANY: AmericaXL is an online social + culture marketplace that aids in amplifying and monetizing an individual's personal brand strategy. Our objective is to enable ambitious and talented artists, innovators and entrepreneurs to increase their personal brand clarity, confidence and capability in a rapidly changing world. Show less

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  Morris Media

  Nov 2013 - Apr 2016

  Advertising Sales Coordinator

  DUTIES: Ad Trafficking, Ad Design Consultation, Data Entry, Digital Ad Management, Basic AccountingAd Trafficking - Collected, handled and processed an ad volume of approximately 120+ print ads and 100 digital ads for a collection of publications within a single production cycle. Ad Design Consultation- Provided one-on-one customer service to advertisers to maximize the visual communication impact of their ad designs. Translated client's design vision and call-to-action goals into ad design lingo for ad production department using the BREEZE web application. Data Entry- Used the database web applications Magazine Manager, ELAN, and AdWatch to track ad production and client communication during the production cycle. Input and filed vendor invoices for a group of publications. Created a temporary Excel-based ad tracking system.Digital Ad Management - Assisted with the posting and management of digital ads for three web properties. (AdPeeps ad server software)Basic Accounting- Audited balance sheets for assigned publications in Google Spreadsheet. Input an average volume of 50-80 invoices each production cycle for vendor payment management. ABOUT: Morris Media Network owns Charlotte Parent, Carolina Parent, Piedmont Parent magazine which are free monthly publication available to parents in the Charlotte-metro, Triangle and Triad areas. These magazines, and their companion websites and digital apps are valuable one-stop local parenting resources. Our award-winning magazine provides more than 267,122+ parents with local insight, resources and solutions to the challenges of raising children today. Show less

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  Hip Hop Orchestrated

  Apr 2016 - now

  Founder & Executive Director

  Hip Hop Orchestrated blends hip hop music and orchestral music to foster environments where people of various socioeconomic and generational backgrounds can meet, connect and build social capital as they relate to one another through their common love for music.This concept won the support of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation via their partnership with 8 80 Cities for the Knight Emerging City Champions microgrant competition.As the founder & executive director of Hip Hop Orchestrated I am currently handling all aspects of this start-up from business development, marketing, human resources, operations and more. Show less

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  Hip Hop University

  Apr 2016 - Aug 2017

  Creative Director

  Raised brand awareness for the Hip Hop University through programming, events & branded content. Created the visual language, and brand voice for messaging and marketing collateral used to share the story of Hip Hop University with the public and stakeholders. Led Arts & Culture initiatives & programming connected to HHU that blended Academics with Hip Hop to help kids flourish both inside and outside of the classroom.

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  Digi-Bridge

  Oct 2016 - May 2017

  Artist in Residence

  I focused on creating arts curriculum that reflects the STEAM education goals of Digi-Bridge. I created the following courses: DJ Math, Romare Bearden Visual Art, Photojournalism, Advertising, Architecture, and more .Digi-Bridge, a federally recognized nonprofit, works at the nexus of technology and education. The organization believes the “digital divide,” a reality that affords only some students with the access needed in order to be successful in an ever-changing global economy, exacerbates the country’s achievement gap. Show less

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  Hack & Hustle Social Entrepreneurship Academy

  Jul 2017 - now

  Creative Director

  DEVELOPMENT DUTIES: Fundraiser Campaign Strategies: Create fundraiser campaigns to be done digitally, through direct mail, and events.Grants Writing: Search and assist in the writing of grants for the organization. Events Strategies: Come up with and execute ticketed events that can bring in earned income and corporate sponsorships.Pitch Competitions: Search for and participate in pitch competitions related to Hack & Hustle Academy.Paid Corporate Partnerships: Seek out and set up paid corporate partnership deals for Hack & Hustle Academy.In-kind Partnerships: Seek out and set up in-kind collaborative partnerships between Hack & Hustle Academy and other impact-focused organizations and individuals. MARKETING DUTIES:Graphic Design: Create the Hack & Hustle graphics that will be used for social media, print collateral, digital collateral, and presentations. Branding: Create logos, brand guides, and marketing videos associated with Hack & Hustle Academy.Public Relations: Craft the content for press releases, fundraiser letters, proposals, and brochures associated with Hack & Hustle Academy.PROGRAMMING DUTIES:Mentoring Curriculum Creation: As the Creative Director I am charged with creating the Hip Hop Mentor content for the Hack & Hustle Academy curriculum.Hip Hop Mentor Facilitator: I teach the Hip Hop Mentor curriculum to students during Hack & Hustle Academy sessions. Guest Lecturer Organizer: I arrange guest lecturers for the Hip Hop Mentor portion of the curriculumABOUT: The Hack & Hustle™ Social Entrepreneurship Academy is a workforce development program that was created to enhance traditional mentoring by integrating technology and entrepreneurial skills development, life lessons from Hip Hop culture, and mental wellness through meditation, into a single program. We target underserved youth ages 16 to 24, both in-school and out-of-school. Show less

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  Charlotte Center City Partners

  Sept 2017 - Jun 2019

  Communications Contractor

  Maintained social media for Historic West End.Maintained newsletter for Historic West End.Produced blog posts for Historic West End.Work with graphic designer to produce marketing materials.