DASHEA SMITH

smithdashea@gmail.com 6515 Belcrest Rd Hyattsville, MD 20782 (919) 667-6682

SUMMARY
Reporter | Writer | Editor | Storyteller | Multimedia Journalist | Host | Producer |

EDUCATION
Howard University
Bachelor of Arts in Communications BA: May 2018
Major: Broadcast Journalism Minor: Biology GPA: 3.5

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SPOTLIGHT NETWORK, Howard University August 2014- December 2015
News Reporter
Research, write stories and broadcast news packages on student-produced TV news

Trice Edney News Communications Washington, D.C. September 2017- Present

Contributing Writer
Write news stories, assist with productions, edit audio and produce web content

Glasshouse Radio March 2017- Present

Host
Host on podcast called The Plug
Create content for podcast

WHUT Volunteer October 2017- Present

Assist with productions

Howard Alumni Relations September 2017- Present

Student Ambassador
Made calls to alumni inquiring of donations to school Annual Fund
Help raise over 2k money for schools at Howard University

Howard University College of Arts and Sciences Washington, D.C. August 2015- May 2017
Receptionist
Transfer messages and file paperwork
Answered telephone calls and responded to inquiries.
Assisted diners with obtaining food from buffet/serving table as needed.

Assisted in maintaining preparation and service areas in a sanitary condition

LEADERSHIP/ SERVICE Jumpstart, Washington,D.C.

September 2015-December 2016
Corps Member
Participated as an AmeriCorps member that provides individualized attention to prepare children attending preschool in
low-income neighborhoods for successful.
Implemented early childhood curriculum, promoted childrens language and literacy skills through ongoing
relationships
with children
Volunteer, Meals on Wheels Durham, NC Summer 2012
Packaged and delivered food for senior citizens

Volunteer, Howard University Day of Service, The Samaritans Inn August 2014
Yard work

Volunteer, HUMane Kindness Week October 2016

Donated toys, food and shelter items to animals
Cleaned trash around schools campus

SKILLS & INTERESTS

Blogging | Excel | Social Media | Networking | Twitter | Linkedin | Wordpress | Final Cut Pro | Podcasts| Youtube |

HONORS/AWARDS
Deans List | National Society of Collegiate Scholars | Robert Dickey Scholarship Recipient | Donor Scholarship Recipient |