Makayla A.

Williams
919-685-0843 | mawilliams@aggies.ncat.edu | makaylaawilliams.wordpress.com

EDUCATION
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC
Bachelor of Science in Journalism Mass Communication May 2021
Minor: Marketing

SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Office Suites, All social media modalities (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook)
Other: Web Writing, Interviewing and investigative reporting, customer service, and critical thinking

Public Relations Experience

The A&T Register, Greensboro, NC May 2019– Present
Digital Media Director
● Responsible for the oversight, mentoring, and coaching of 15 students working in the social media, public
relations and multimedia department for The A&T Register
● Responsible for leading the strategies, staff assignments and overseeing the execution of media programs
● Responsible for monitoring the web traffic for all social media modalities and increasing the online presence of
the university by integrating social media, and blogging on various university events
● Establishes and maintains relationships with local media companies, and university officials

Journalism and Mass Communications Office, Greensboro, NC Jan 2019– May 2019
Office Intern
● Responsible for Journalism department clerical duties including ensuring all files are updated, scheduling meetings,
making travel arrangements and business-related errands
● Communicating with students and Journalism Professionals through emails and phone calls to ensure participation
in program
● Organizing and setting up NABJ Short Course materials for all participants and Journalism Professionals and
creating displays and bulletin boards for the Journalism department
● Event coordinator for 27th Annual NABJ Short Course, responsible for managing the on-site meeting logistics,
including managing registration check in, event attendee management, and coordination of food & beverage,
transportation, hotel(s) and on-site support for the events

WORK EXPERIENCE
National Association of Black Journalist, Greensboro, NC
Public Relations Director May 2019 – Present
● Brainstorm program ideas for semester
● Create fliers for ten programs for the school year
● Organize and execute NABJ programs throughout the academic school year

The A&T Register, Durham, NC

Social Media Analyst June 2018 – May 2019
● Leverage excellent communications and interpersonal skills to write key updates for university events
● Coordinate with the social media manager and the marketing department to design advertising campaigns
● Responsible for creating the first newsletter for The A&T Register

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Studied Abroad in Barcelona, Spain for International Marketing (Summer 2019)
National Association of Black Journalist Member (2017-Present)