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Boikanyo Tefu Arizona State University: Journalism and Mass Communication (BA), Political Science (BSc) Website | E-mail: [email protected] | Cell: 602) 632 3174
SUMMARY Critical thinker who can complete work tasks with diligence and accuracy. Effective team player passionate about content generation, digital innovation and social impact. Digital storyteller, with experience as a political and business reporter, using multimedia tools to create news content. Independent worker with leadership skills looking to expand professional horizons and explore new opportunities.
EDUCATION University of California, Berkeley – Berkeley, California ●
Aug 2018 – Present
Journalism, MA
Arizona State University – Tempe, Arizona ● ●
Political Science, BS Journalism and Mass Communication, BA
Aug 2014 – May 2018 ●
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International Studies, Certificate Graduated with great honor magna cum laude
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Graduate Student Instructor University of California Berkeley – Berkeley, CA ● ● ●
Jan 2019 – Present
Teach and lead discussion sections for an upper division Media and Democracy undergraduate class Grade class assignments, online discussion forums as well as midterm and final examinations Facilitate in-class writing workshops for students
Multimedia Reporter Richmond Confidential – Richmond, CA ● ● ●
Communications & Events McCain Institute for International Leadership – Washington, DC ● ●
May 2016 – Aug 2016
Reported on education in S.A., k-12 schools for the Good Schools Report Developed launching strategy for the GSR website. Coordinated communication strategy for Power of 40 campaign, celebrating African entrepreneurs under age 40.
Public Services Member Representative Arizona PBS, KAET Channel 8 – Phoenix, Arizona ● ● ●
Jan 2017 – April 2017
Write and report digital news for lifestyle, health and technology sector. Designed infographics for digital data stories.
Journalist & PR Strategist Ndalo Media, Destiny Magazine/Man – Johannesburg, South Africa ● ● ●
Jan 2017 – April 2017
Draft press releases and social media strategies for institute events and social projects. Created graphic designs for events and brochures.
Washington DC Correspondent Cronkite News/AZ PBS – Washington, DC ● ●
Aug – Dec 2018
Published weekly articles as education beat reporter covering West Contra Costa Unified School District. Managed Richmond Confidential news website as site editor. Strategized social media content on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for published articles.
Aug 2015 – April 2016
Created marketing strategy for children’s learning programs and annual event, a book fair to improve k-12 literacy Promoted company and helped facilitate company events. Raised funds for TV channel through donations from viewers.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE ● ● ●
Oversaw community service projects for the Global Scholars Program and more leadership camps sponsored by various organizations namely the Danish Embassy, Ernst & Young Next Gen program and Credit Suisse. Catalysed professional development, study abroad and scholarship opportunities for students as a first year success coach. Coached sophomore students and support overcome college setbacks.
SKILLS Digital & multimedia ● ● ● ●
Proficient in Adobe Suite 2018 software: Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Administrative: Microsoft office suite and iWork office suite Journalism, political research, communications and public relations Develop social media content strategies predominantly on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Vimeo and Instagram
SUMMARY Critical thinker who can complete work tasks with diligence and accuracy. Effective team player passionate about content generation, digital innovation and social impact. Digital storyteller, with experience as a political and business reporter, using multimedia tools to create news content. Independent worker with leadership skills looking to expand professional horizons and explore new opportunities.
EDUCATION University of California, Berkeley – Berkeley, California ●
Aug 2018 – Present
Journalism, MA
Arizona State University – Tempe, Arizona ● ●
Political Science, BS Journalism and Mass Communication, BA
Aug 2014 – May 2018 ●
●
International Studies, Certificate Graduated with great honor magna cum laude
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Graduate Student Instructor University of California Berkeley – Berkeley, CA ● ● ●
Jan 2019 – Present
Teach and lead discussion sections for an upper division Media and Democracy undergraduate class Grade class assignments, online discussion forums as well as midterm and final examinations Facilitate in-class writing workshops for students
Multimedia Reporter Richmond Confidential – Richmond, CA ● ● ●
Communications & Events McCain Institute for International Leadership – Washington, DC ● ●
May 2016 – Aug 2016
Reported on education in S.A., k-12 schools for the Good Schools Report Developed launching strategy for the GSR website. Coordinated communication strategy for Power of 40 campaign, celebrating African entrepreneurs under age 40.
Public Services Member Representative Arizona PBS, KAET Channel 8 – Phoenix, Arizona ● ● ●
Jan 2017 – April 2017
Write and report digital news for lifestyle, health and technology sector. Designed infographics for digital data stories.
Journalist & PR Strategist Ndalo Media, Destiny Magazine/Man – Johannesburg, South Africa ● ● ●
Jan 2017 – April 2017
Draft press releases and social media strategies for institute events and social projects. Created graphic designs for events and brochures.
Washington DC Correspondent Cronkite News/AZ PBS – Washington, DC ● ●
Aug – Dec 2018
Published weekly articles as education beat reporter covering West Contra Costa Unified School District. Managed Richmond Confidential news website as site editor. Strategized social media content on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for published articles.
Aug 2015 – April 2016
Created marketing strategy for children’s learning programs and annual event, a book fair to improve k-12 literacy Promoted company and helped facilitate company events. Raised funds for TV channel through donations from viewers.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE ● ● ●
Oversaw community service projects for the Global Scholars Program and more leadership camps sponsored by various organizations namely the Danish Embassy, Ernst & Young Next Gen program and Credit Suisse. Catalysed professional development, study abroad and scholarship opportunities for students as a first year success coach. Coached sophomore students and support overcome college setbacks.
SKILLS Digital & multimedia ● ● ● ●
Proficient in Adobe Suite 2018 software: Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Administrative: Microsoft office suite and iWork office suite Journalism, political research, communications and public relations Develop social media content strategies predominantly on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Vimeo and Instagram
