Special Interest & Skills
In addition to PR, I enjoy immersing myself in a wide range of special interests. Throughout the years, I have been able to showcase my Photography, Music, Graphic Design, & Editing/Filming Videos. In each section below, samples of my work are available to view in each of my three interests.
Photography
Over the past five years, I have established a small business as a photographer. In addition to personal sessions including graduations and proms, I have also shot for photojournalism courses, a Public Relations campaign & Crossings Camps in Western Kentucky. Below are some of the shots I have taken over the years.
Music
In 2019, I decided to add my minor in Arts Administration. This minor has allowed me to put it hand-in-hand with my major to help me prepare to pursue a career in the Music Industry. With PR & Arts Admin, I have been able to learn more about how to utilize what I am passionate about and how to make a career out of that. This past year, I put together an individual year of music review blog for a planned internship with The Country Music Association in Nashville, TN. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 the internship did not happen. However, I was still able to produce my blog as more of a social media venture to improve my marketing aspect of music work. Now, I create content on my personal social media as well as share my podcast. Music has become a daily routine in my life. I spend my free time creating content, reviewing music, attending live shows, as well as podcasting, which you can view to the right.
Ever since I was young, Music played an integral part of my life. During Quarantin, my internship plans and personal blog & work took a majorly different direction. For my review, I focused heavily on social media engagement through curated playlists, recommendations, & more. This allowed me to connect more personally with readers & viewers. Each month consisted of graphics, playlists, & focuses on TikTok, Racial Justice, the COVID-19 Pandemic, Live Event Venues, and other trending topics and how they impacted 2020 & the music scene. Some of my posts were even featured in the #TheShowmustbepaused black musicians campaign. While I did not have in-person experience with Media Management, Live Events, & Industry Recruitment as planned, I was still able to network with music professionals & share my 2020 work with teams in Nashville.
Additional Music Projects (below) can be viewed on my personal Instagram
*due to software changes by Meta, freelance music work can be seen now under "Reviews" Story highlights*
Additional Music Projects can be viewed on my personal Instagram
Video
The art of of filming, editing, and producing is something that I have always had an eye for. My interest was piqued in late high school after suprsingly recieving multiple state & national honors for films that I produced. The way screen and sound go hand-in-hand in video to go beyond is what has always drawn me to the work. Using my eye for photography and ear for music will allow me to strengthen my video skills to utilize in future career as well as for myself. Throughout my years at WKU, I have produced projects for courses, organizations, and churches. Below is some of my work.