Journalist / Mentor / Speaker / Host
Award-winning live segment Producer, exceptionally skilled journalist, speaker and celebrity host. Focused multi-tasker, recognized for consistently meeting tight deadlines and delivering top news stories and major events. Communication expert who produces prominent newscasts, while being committed to maintaining journalistic excellence and integrity.
Troy University, Troy, Alabama
Masters of Science – Strategic Communication
Bachelors of Science – Broadcast Journalism & Public Relations
Awards and Hosting Events
Emmy Award – Best News Coverage 2017
Featured in Voyage Magazine 2019
Carolina Music Video Awards
Chino’ Arte’ By Wayne Fashion Show
One Mic One Shot Talent Showcase
BET Hip Hop Awards 2019
BET Hip Hop Awards 2021
BET Soul Train Awards
Red Carpet Screenings
Tyler Perry Studio
CNN (November 2021 – Present)
Line Producer – Headline News
· Works with senior producer preparing the rundown of news stories.
· Oversees and executes the production of key video and graphic elements.
· Make important editorial decisions and guides talent, writers, associate producers, and the technical team in control room
FOX 5 Atlanta (March 2019 – October 2021)
Producer - Good Day Atlanta
· Launching producer for Good Day Atlanta News at 10
· Attend morning meetings to help prepare for newscast.
· Responsible for screening and scheduling guests.
· Collaborate with producers to create and ensure news segments are executed precisely.
· Strong written and oral communication skills
· Research and monitor breaking news stories to ensure accurate reporting.
· Book live shots with Owned & Operated broadcast stations.
· Monitor live scanners and post to social media outlets throughout broadcasts.
FOX46 Charlotte (March 2016 – March 2019)
Producer/ Booker - Good Day Charlotte
· Produce live weekday segments of Good Day Charlotte morning newscasts.
· Produced and managed live weekend newscasts
· Responsible for screening and scheduling guests.
· Collaborate with producers to create and ensure news segments are executed precisely.
· Strong written and oral communication skills
· Research and monitor breaking news stories to ensure accurate reporting.
· Book live shots with Owned & Operated broadcast stations.
· Monitor live scanners and post to social media outlets throughout broadcasts.
Carolina School of Broadcasting (February 2018 – March 2019)
Freelance Professor
· Provide instruction and curriculum to journalist and communication students.
· Deliver assessment tools and proactive strategies to improve communication skills.
· Report and upload grades to internal portal for review of grades and to ensure compliance.
Alabama News Network (February 2014 – March 2016)
Entertainment Reporter
· Responsible for researching and gathering information for entertainment segments.
· Edit and cut videos for production and final review.
· Knowledgeable of trending celebrity and entertainment news on social media outlets.
Producer
· Produced ABC Montgomery and WCOV Fox 20 morning news segments.
· Responsible for editing and uploading videos to server for final production.
· Managed and helped maintain the newsroom to ensure collaborative efforts were met.
· Updated and monitored stations website content; posted videos and news stories.
Lakia Resume 2021 (doc)
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