Diamond Lambert
Media Technology + Writing Specialist
Professional info
I am actively pursuing opportunities to expand my education, network base and interests in the media world. I fully intend to obtain a professional position within a media-embracing environment. With each position I have utilized my experience with writing, social media, broadcasting, and live events to obtain career success as a media professional.
Affiliations
American Advertising Federation (AAF)
National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
Work experience
Skills
Marketing & Communications Assistant - Olympian Labs, Inc
Present
-Coordinate expo and convention participation from booth selection to preparing promotional materials
-Serve as liaison and writing specialist to Graphic Design team preparing flyers, pamphlets, monthly calendars, social media correspondence, email blasts and other visual marketing materials
-Extensive copywriting and copyediting website verbiage, social media communications, formal letters and catalogs
-Input and track graphics projects via SAGE task manager
-Edit written label material for products using InDesign
I'm currently assisting instruction of 300-level undergraduate courses within the Broadcasting and Electronic Communication Arts (BECA) program at San Francisco State University.
My duties include, but are not limited to hosting study groups for students, providing lesson outlines, lecturing when the professor I'm assigned to is not available and miscellaneous office duties.
Graduate Teaching Assistant - San Francisco State University
2013
Morning Floor Director - NBC, Las Vegas (Affiliate)
2012
-Floor direct anchors and crew of 2 other photogs during our morning show lineup.
-Monitor preparation of in-studio lighting and staging on a daily basis.
-Operate High-Definition floor cameras.
-Operate teleprompter, DEKO, & master audio control as needed.
Senior Tech - ASUN Sound and Lighting, University of Nevada Reno
2010-2012
Event Coordinating
Multimedia Technology
Social Media Savvy
Creative Writing
Business Writing
Scriptwriting
Education
Franklin University
Present
Marketing & Communication
Minor in Web Development
Masters of Science (M.Sc.)
University of Nevada Reno
Class of 2012
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Minor in Broadcast Journalism
Bachelors of Arts (B.A.)
College of Southern Nevada
Class of 2010
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
2010 - present
2010 - present
-Arrange event floor and staging layouts.
-Train entry-level employees.
-Promote services using various public and on-campus social media sources.
-Operate, budget and purchase equipment for event use.
-Set-up and break down of stage and lighting maintaining a professional presentation at every event.
-DJ Top-40 music for parties, charity walks/runs, as well as off campus events and parties.
Media Services Tech - Office of Technology Services, College of Southern Nevada
2008-2010
-Provided audio/visual equipment for special events (concerts, guest speakers, seminars) including microphone set up, mixers, bands and PA systems.
-Video recording and editing for formal on-campus events
-Maintenance of: computers (PC & MAC), projectors, switchers, and Extron equipment in multipurpose rooms.
-Respond to calls from teachers seeking help with minor technological issues.
-Basic secretarial duties including filing, handling phone calls, documenting issues and calls placed.