Kiani L.

Blackman
Greensboro, NC
Cupertino, California (Currently)
blackmankiani@gmail.com
Past & Present Work Experience

The A&T Register Newspaper - theSCENE Section              

Freelance Journalist & Editor (Present)
 Stay up to date with various artists' new projects to submit articles for the arts &

entertainment section of the newspaper.

 Research, organize and write well-thought-out music articles.
 Edit news stories as instructed.
 Maintain friendly and respectful relationships with newspaper section editors.
 Courses taken: PR Writing, Reporting & Writing, PR Campaigns, PR Case
Studies
Freelance Graphic Design (Present)
 Knowledge of fonts, graphics, and other design elements.
 Strong attention to detail.
 Design and edit various graphics as requested.
 Advanced in Canva Pro.
 Courses taken: Edit for Print & Online, Multimedia
Apple – Cupertino, California                  
Corporate Public Relations Assistant (Present)
 Monitor, analyze, and draft reports on media coverage of Apple and related

industry news.
 across print, broadcast, online and social media.
 Conduct research and present findings to PR team members to help inform PR
strategies.
 Assist with press activities related to launching events, press tours, and media
briefings.
 Assist on special projects as needed.
 General administrative duties.
Universal Music Group – New York, NY     June. 2021 – Aug. 2021
Junior Digital Marketing Assistant (Island Records)
 Work with the marketing team by helping update internal artists' one-sheets and

decks (social numbers, artist highlights/bullets, growth stats, and more).

 Work with the marketing team to update any additional artist assets (timelines,
press quote sheets, presentation one-sheets, talking points, etc.).
 Create company-wide email updates on a weekly basis.
Atrium Staffing – New York, NY                 Mar. 2018 – Aug. 2018
Administrative Assistant (Consultant)
 Maintained and organized filing systems both hard copy and electronically,

answered phones, scheduled meetings, and processed data entry requests.

 Responsible for application processing and entry into the internal database.
 Maintained office supply inventories and coordinated maintenance of office
equipment.
 Managed daily mail deliveries both sorting and distribution.
Walgreens – Houston, TX                            Dec. 2015 – Jan. 2018
Associate Manager - Customer Service
 Modeled and shared customer service best practices with all team members to

deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience, including interpersonal

habits (e.g., greeting, eye contact, courtesy, etc.).
 Coached other team members to work within the warehouse to unload and
properly stock products when received.
Education & Honors
North Carolina A&T State University
B.S. in Journalism & Mass Communications; Public Relations with a Minor in Mass
Media Production
 Anticipated graduation Dec. 2022
 Dean’s List 2020 
  The Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement (SCLA) 2021
Articles & Socials
 Music Articles
 OLP Podcast
Instagram:
 @lovelaval
 @madebyki
 @theopenlotuspod
Skills & Expertise
 Public Relations Writing
 Microsoft Office Suite
 Video Conferencing
 Conflict Resolution
 Website Building
 Resume Building
 Leadership Skills
 Collaborative Skills
 Interpersonal Skills
 Canva Pro
 Can-do Attitude
 Quick Learner
 Critical Thinking
 Administrative Duties
 Social Media Literacy
 Active Listening
 Audio Editing
 Content Creation
 Graphic Design 
 Story Editing
 Script Writing
 Detail-Oriented 
Involvement & Service
 Kingdom Of Youth Incorporated. – Present Social Media Chair
 theSCENE Section Contributor for the A&T Register Newspaper – Nov. 2021
(Present)
 National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) 2019 – Present
 Caribbean Student Association 2018 – 2020
 NY/NJ Connection: Public Relations Chair and Vice President 2019 - 2020
 National Association of Black Journalism  

 Kingdom of Youth Inc. 2021 – Present

 NBA All-Star Weekend 2019
 Village Mentoring 2019 – 2020
 Thrive Women’s Empowerment 2019 – 2020
 Little Angels of Haiti 2020
 Love Blanket Project 2020
 Urban Ministries 2020
 Mentoring for Her 2020 – 2021