Sonya Y.

Howard

Mobile: 912.507.1738

Email:syvehoward@gmail.com

Portfolio: http://sonya.foliohd.com/all

CAREER PROFILE Creative, independent, and self-motivated communications specialist with over 10 years progressive experience in project management. Offering a high degree of motivation and maturity, outstanding leadership ability, and superior written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to recruit, motivate and build cohesive teams. Keen knowledge of todays communication trends in social media. Core competencies include: Staff Leadership & Management Creative Writing & Interviewing Research Methods & Statistics Problem Resolution FileMaker Pro Office for Mac Budget Development & Review Proficient Public Speaking Organizational Planning and Evaluation Curriculum Instructional Management Microsoft Professional Google Analytics

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Communications Faculty

South University

Taught Intro to Public Relations utilizing Smart Boards, Internet and Social Media as a teaching component; examining how markets are determined and targeted as well as the use of public relations in image packaging. Identify and refer at-risk students and provide support, guidance and referral to academic departments, faculty, support services Skilfully implemented classroom to career in (QEP) time management setting Savannah State University Department of Mass Communications Taught Public Relations, Audio and Writing Courses: Intro to PR and Advertising Copywriting as well as Writing for the Media, Intro to Audio, Communication Theory and the Professional Media Internship class. Trained students in the skills necessary for on-air and written opportunities in gathering, analyzing and delivering the news in radio, television print and digital media. Instructed students to become analysts, creative thinkers, writers, planners and policy makers in public relations, advertising and related fields. Advised Senior Class & Entering Freshmen: Advised students on general education, major, and minor requirements within the College of Liberal Arts and Social & Sciences; Monitored academic progress of students; Participated in orientations and presents academic information to new students. Interpreted Department, College, and University policies and procedures to students. New Alternative School at Scott Conducted weekly writing classes for adolescents with emotional and social adjustment issues; introduced students to contemporary poetry; guided writing exercises. Provide one-on-one advising to high school Senior & Juniors on wide variety of topics including majors and minors, degree process, fulfilling academic requirements, etc.; Increased undergraduates achievement by creating and implementing scholarly lesson plans; Played various roles working within multiple departments functioning effectively within a team.

Adjunct Faculty

Educator

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

News Director-Channel 96
Produce and direct news program: Tiger Eye News, Tiger Talk; trained students on program production, on air performance, news reporting, research, remote broadcasting, sports broadcasting and special projects, provided hands on training of broadcast equipment and software.

On-Air Personality

Tama Broadcasting Joy 100

Cumulus Broadcasting V103.9 Savannah Soul & Inspiration Magic 103.9, Classic Soul Announced programs, music selections, commercials, news and public service information; Operated on-air control board, and other broadcasting equipment; Read ad-lib to identify station, introduced and closed shows, and announce station breaks. Coordinated station appearances as well as musical events. Week day host for Joy 100; Weekend host for V 103.9 & Magic 103.9. CAMPUS LEADERSHIP EXPERINCE

2010 2011, Member of Grade Challenge Committee for the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences:
Assess the charge or the request of the student who filed the appeal. Provide proper consultation with persons involved. Made a recommendation to the Dean. 2009 2010, Adviser for the Tigers Roar, Independent Student News Publication.

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Extra Casting Atlanta, Love thy Neighbor, Haves & Haves Nots, 2013 Walmart Real Moms Commercial - Cast as Mom Back to School Shopping, 2012 Coordinated students field productions to Washington D.C. for the Congressional Black Caucus as well as President Obamas Savannah Speech and in Atlanta for the Disabled American Veterans 2010 Conference. Covered the 2011 White House Bulling Conference Selected to attend the 2011 Arrival Ceremony Republic of Korea at the White House Interned for President Barack Obamas 2008 Presidential Election Campaign

EDUCATION EXPEREINCE Savannah State University, December 2003

Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Radio, Television and Film Minor Business Administration Course Highlights: Speech, Communications Practicum, Advanced Composition Cambridge College, June 2006 Master of Education Course Highlights: Writing Across the Curriculum, Theories of Leadership for Educator and Administrators, Creativity and Critical Thinking
Nova Southeastern University, August 2008

Educational Specialist in Curriculum Instructional Management & Administration Course Highlights: Grant Writing, Educational Diversity, Managing Change & Management for Curriculum Instruction Full Sail University, May 2012 MFA: Creative Writing for Film and Television
Course Highlights: Literary Research, Character Creation and Development, The Art of Visual Storytelling