Resume 2015 - Business & Communication
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Darrius Hamilton has extensive experience in marketing, business development, sales, and media. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Howard University and completed coursework in Harvard University's Summer Venture in Management Program. His career highlights include internships at NBCUniversal, Aflac Insurance, and DCI Group where he gained experience in marketing, sales, public relations, and political campaigns.
Resume 2015 - Business & Communication
- 1. Darrius R. Hamilton darrius_hamilton@att.net (404)-788-8949 www.linkedin.com/in/darriushamilton/ EDUCATION Howard University, Washington, D.C. May 2016 Bachelor of Arts in Journalism GPA: 3.4 Minor:BusinessAdministration Harvard University, Cambridge, MA June 2014 Summer Venture in Management Program Completed one week of a full-time MBA coursework consisting of 14 case studies 1 of 84 students accepted into this highly competitive program BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE NBCUniversal May. 2015 Aug. 2015 Marketing & Business Development Intern Researched, identified, and implemented growth opportunities for new business Created television & digital marketing ideas, media plans, and campaigns for clients advertising through NBC properties Worked across functions building spreadsheets to effectively distribute our clients advertising and information across 46 NBC stations and other platforms Managed and strategically allocated $200,000 - $1,000,000 budgets for marketing plans across multiple platforms based on our clients spending plans Aflac Insurance Feb. 2015 May 2015 Sales Management Intern Conducted sales activities; made cold calls, performed analysis of marketing and sales data Researched and analyzed competitor marketing and sales materials both on and offline Prepared and conducted sales presentations and opportunities for corporate executive and accounts Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity Jan 2014 May 2015 Professional Development & Brotherhood Chair Devised 18 lesson plans for 27 new members on professional development topics Curated content and develop activities to help establish camaraderie and build relationships amongst new members Assist with the implementation of the pledge education program for 2 classes, which included lessons in time-management, health and wellness, branding, and leadership Leher Mobile Detail LLC April 2013 June- 2014 General Manager Managed and organized appointments; and coordinated day-to-day operations for over 300 clients attributing to an increase in customer retention Supervised and trained 4 new staff members in all aspects of mobile detailing, eventually leading to a more efficient and effective workforce Recruited 4 employees through student network at Howard University, using flyers, social media and word of mouth Assisted with the management of 7 advertisement initiatives to increase visibility and accounts MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIENCE DCI Group Sept. 2015 Present Client Services Intern Draft written message materials including op-eds, press releases, and blog posts Perform tasks on several client projects concurrently, identify and culminate daily updates for the 2016 Presidential Campaign Research numerous topics including legislative issues, fiscal policy, political campaigns and developments in telecom, energy and technology Assist in all capacities to generate results through media, PR, field activity, third party alliances and digital services for clients SiriusXm Radio June 2014 Aug. 2014 Music Programming Intern Programmed and edited 4 different music channels and managed board operations Researched,identified & collected musicsuitable for our target demographic Produced 5 sound bites, 3 copies, and 9 image pieces for different channels Interviewed 4 guests and produced content on 4 channels across many genres INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE Universidad Aut嘆noma de Barcelona Barcelona, Spain Study Abroad Summer 2013 Richmond, The American International University London, United Kingdom Study Abroad Fall 2013 SKILLS Microsoft Office Programming Adobe Photoshop Adobe Premiere Final Cut Pro X Networking Conversational in Spanish HONORS Gates Millennium Scholarship 2011 - 1 out of 1000 students selected from a pool of more than 20,000 applicants. - Received a full scholarship worth $350,000 and renewable for up to 10 years of higher education Omega Psi Phi Scholarship National Society of Collegiate Scholars Golden Key Honor Society Howard University Deans List Charles R. Drew Honor Society AFFILIATIONS/ACTIVITIES Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity Gates Millennium Scholar Hilltop Newspaper Writer Aaron Bonner Foundation Ryan Seacrest Foundation Drew Hall Step Team