Priscilla Kwakye

2015 Greenwood Evanston, IL 60201 Mobile: (773) 653-3366 Pkwakye70@yahoo.com

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL Expected Graduation: May 2014 Major: Radio-Television, Concentration in Broadcast Journalism Double Minor: Healthcare Management and Speech Communication, Concentration Public relations Cumulative GPA: 3.4/4.0

Objective
Able to work well in groups and consistently maintain a positive attitude even in the most stressful situation. I am highly organized and communicate well with others. I have excellent time management skill as a result of my detailoriented nature. Multi-tasking is one of my greatest strengths and I hope to utilize this skill in a corporate environment. Between the newsroom and being a desk assistant I have been able to utilize these skills to my highest ability.

Work Experience
Exploratory Student Advisement Front Desk Assistant Set-up meetings between students and advisors Maintain order and appropriate behavior in the office Updated filing system, increasing staff efficiency Attended weekly meetings Utilized various Microsoft Office programs Filling out the proper paperwork for students Carbondale, IL January 2010-Present

WSIU FM Radio Host Interviewed radio guests Wrote intriguing and elevating news stories summarizing key highlights from interviews River Region News Radio Host Responsible for recording video Conducted and scheduled games for guests Wrote news stories detailing current events

Carbondale, IL Spring 2012

Carbondale, IL Spring 2012

Campus Involvement
African Student Council Public Relations Officer Worked in publicizing Africa Week Sought out various recording artist Contacted schools for Midwestern African Conference Worked in Advertising Fall 2010-Present

Technical Skills
Computer Skills: Set-up meetings between students and advisors Proficient in Microsoft Office programs Social networking Soft Skills: Strong communication skills Work effectively within a team or independently Extremely organized with an innate ability to Multitask Detail-Oriented