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Public Relations Practiticioner
Marcus Avery Christon
Richmond, VA
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About
My name is Marcus Avery Christon. I am currently a graduating senior at the illustrious institution of North Carolina Central University. I am double majoring in political science and mass communications with emphasis on communication studies. My ultimate career objective is to become a public relations director at an entity within the realms of my expertise, which could range from general communications to governmental affairs.
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Education
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Bachelor of Arts Political Science/ Mass Communications (Communication Studies)North Carolina Central University2011 - 2014North Carolina Central University, with a strong tradition of teaching, research, and service, prepares students to become global leaders and practitioners who transform communities. Alumni from NCCU enhance the quality of life of citizens and the economic development of North Carolina, the nation, and the world. Activities and Societies: Chancellor's Scholar Program, University Honors Program, Pi Sigma Alpha National Honors Society, Sigma Tau Delta National Honors Society, Lambda Pi Eta National Honors Society, Campus Echo Staff Reporter, Centennial Scholars Program, Political Science Club
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Associates in Arts / High School DiplomaAnson County Early College High School2006 - 2011Anson County Early College High School is a rigorous dual program in which you graduate with the honor of being a recipient of both a high school diploma and an associate’s degree. Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society, J.O.Y. Club, Prom Committee, School Ambassador
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Experience
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Public Affairs Specialist, InternHillsborough, NCJan 2014 - Present (12 years 5 months)Develop content for the government website, digital media, program materials, and social media outlets. Additionally, I provide support in public relations activities, event planning and photography.
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Community Engagement Specialist, InternDurham, NCNov 2013 - Present (12 years 7 months)Support the office in carrying out critical administrative, communications, outreach and constituent service functions and assisting the staff with special projects. Moreover, I attend and monitor hearings, conduct legislative research, and draft memos for the legislative team.
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Community AssistantDurham, NCAug 2012 - Present (13 years 10 months)Administrates direction for student learning and academic success while assisting with the coordination of the managerial facets of a co-educational residential community.
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ServerRaleigh, NCJan 2010 - Present (16 years 5 months)Responsible for positive guest interactions while serving guests in a friendly and efficient manner in order to make them feel welcome, comfortable, and important.
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Staff ReporterDurham, NCJan 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 year)Collaborated with multimedia journalists to research, edit news articles, and report news stories for web and print.
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Staff ReporterDurham, NCJan 2012 - May 2013 (1 year 4 months)Accepted assignments in writing from section editors with the full intentions of completing work to the best of my ability — which included researching, interviewing, writing, editing, rewriting and formatting. Additionally, I completed work by deadlines specified by section editor while maintaining complete responsibility for the fairness, accuracy and clarity of al the work I accepted and submitted for approval.
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Skills
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On Coroflot@MacPR, member since 2013
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