Sakile Taylor
sakiletaylor@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Emory University, Atlanta, GA
May 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Studies
Relevant Coursework: Digital Media and Social Strategy, Digital Media and Culture, Photography I, Intro to Film, Contemporary Film Theory
EXPERIENCE
The Entertainment Law Offices of Robert A. Celestin, New York, NY
Online Marketing/Social Media Internship
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Conducted a promotional campaign through the use of social media
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Increased the firms Facebook engagement by 250% in two months
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Filmed and edited over 200 videos for the campaign
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Helped to quickly assess the needs of callers and clients who visited
June 2015-August 2015
Emory University Visual Arts, Atlanta, GA
September 2015 – Present
Photography Lab Technician
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Prepare chemical solutions with precise measurements
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Assist students with the development of their photographic negatives and photography projects from their inception to end of the process
Emory University, Atlanta, GA
November 2014-Present
Social Media Volunteer
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Assisting the Social Media Director of Emory University by providing photography and videos of Emory’s campus and campus wide events.
Emory University Athletics, Atlanta GA
Events Management and Marketing
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Planned and executed successful athletic events on campus through social media and print communications
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Managed operations in the venues that hold the athletic events
September 2013- April 2015
Jumpstart, Atlanta, GA
Corps Member
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Taught pre-school aged students from low-income neighborhoods to develop literacy skills
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300 hours of service
October 2013-April 2014
The Berkman Law Office LLC, Brooklyn NY
Administrative Intern
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Delivered valuable documents to court houses in the New York City area daily
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Organized case papers and kept records through the use of excel
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Researched cases to identify trail statuses
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Trusted to assess the needs of callers.
June 2010 – August 2010
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES
Emory College Council, Atlanta, GA
August 2014 –Present
Junior and Senior Representative
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Elected to serve on the student governing body of Emory College for junior class and senior class (for two consecutive years)
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Represent student interest to Emory administration, the Board of Trustees of Emory University, and the University Senate
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Investigate and resolve student issues and allocate over $600,000 worth of funding to over 300 student clubs
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Developed initiatives for improving Emory including cultural events and shuttles
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Liaison between College Council and five other chartered clubs on campus
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Planned and promoted many campus wide events including Culture Shock and State of Race
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Created, produced, and edited College Council’s First YouTube advice series to provide students with the skills they need to survive college.
Emory TV (ETV), Atlanta, GA
August 2014-Present
Publicity Committee Member (Executive Board)
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Propose and manage Emory Television events that educate student body about production techniques such as Editing Software Training
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Market events on website, social media, and around campus
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Edit Emory Television filmed events
Emory University Association of Caribbean Educators and Students (ACES), Atlanta, GA
August 2012-Present
Public Relations Officer (Executive Board)
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Broadcast awareness about Caribbean Culture by sending tri-weekly emails to the student body
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Work with committees for development of programs such as volunteer programs, professional networking nights, and Caribbean Awareness Week
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Liaison for College Council
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Language: Spanish (Intermediate)
Computer: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word (Proficient), Social Media (Proficient),Final Cut Pro, Premiere, Adobe Illustrator, Wordpress (My
digital media academic blog: sakilet.com)
Interests: Photography, Videography, and Singing (soloist and competed in Berkley Jazz Competition and former member of the Brooklyn Youth Chorus)