Maya R. Smith

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Education

University of Memphis

Bachelor of Arts, Department of Journalism (May 2016)

Concentration: Public Relations; Minor: Spanish

University Honors with Thesis

Magna Cum Laude

Experience

The Memphis Flyer

Staff writer (2017-present)

Memphis, Tennessee

Report on news relevant to Memphis

Science Magazine

American Association for the Advancement of Science Minority Science Writer (2016)

Washington D.C.

Pitch and write stories for Science Magazine’s online news section; generate Facebook post for ScienceInsider

Quality Commercial Marketing Group

Intern (2016)

Memphis, Tennessee

Create graphic designs 

The Daily Helmsman

Staff Reporter (2016)

Memphis, Tennessee

Write stories relevant to the University of Memphis

Public Relation Student Society of America

Historian (2015-2016)

Memphis, Tennessee

Record history of PRSSA activities, maintain books and records

                                        

Skills

Design:

Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop

Multimedia:

Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Movie Maker, WordPress

                                                                               

 Recognition

Third Place, Immigration Coverage, AAN Annual Awards (2019)

First Place, General News Writing, Green Eyeshade Awards (2018)

National Society of Leadership and Success (Sigma Alpha Pi) member (2015)

University of Memphis Dean’s List (2016, 2015, 2014)

President Obama’s Volunteer Service Award (2012)

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