Master of Public Administration(2012): Public Policy Tennessee State University

AJWalker

Master of Public Administration(2012): Public Policy Tennessee State University

Bachelor of Science (2006): Journalism Middle Tenn. State University

WVIT-TV

Investigative Reporter/ Fill-In Anchor 2015- Present W. Hartford, CT

Came up with original story ideas to develop unique, dynamic investigative stories.
Recovered $20,000 through my investigations within two years for viewers who called us for help.
Used social media to promote news content and interact with viewers to gain news tips and other information.Wrote stories for website and other digital platforms.
Submitted FOIA requests to government agencies to analyze data which generated news content.

WTNH-TV

Reporter 2013- 2014 Hartford, CT

Reported breaking news executing multiple live-shots per day.
Wrote news stories for website.Updated viewers in real time using Twitter and Facebook.

WCPO-TV

Freelance Multimedia Journalist 10/2013-12/2013 Cincinnati, OH

Reported breaking news executing multiple live-shots daily to update viewers in real time.
Shot and edited footage for news stories.
Maintained a strong digital presence using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.

WCSC-TV

Multimedia Journalist 05/2013-09/2013 Charleston, SC

Reported breaking news
Filmed, edited, and reported multiple news packages per day for television and online.

United States White House

Policy Analyst Intern 01/2013-05/2013 Washington, DC

Interned for the President of the United StatesNationalEconomic Council in areas of Immigration, Military Affairs, Labor, and Health Care. Worked with top White House advisers to conduct research and policy analysis for the creation of policies. Worked with other government agencies to plan and implement policies and strategies of the Obama Administration.

Tennessee House of Representatives

Legislative Intern 01/2012-05/2012 Nashville, TN

Oversaw correspondence for the Speaker Pro Tempore of the Tennessee House of Representatives including: writing letters of recommendation, supportfor grant proposals, and official email replies,
Researched and assisted with analysis of information pertinent to creating policy and legislation.
Organized information for each committee meeting during the legislative session.

Mayor’s Office of Economic and Community Development

Economic Development Intern 09/2011-12/2011 Nashville, TN

Wrote speeches and remarks for the Mayor of Nashville.
Conducted research and prepared reports for the Industrial Development Board used for policy creation and revision.

Office of City Administrator

City Planning Intern 06/2011-08/2011 Franklin, TN

Oversaw project of city’s streetlights usage and billing. Results recovered $15,000 for the city.
Assisted with regulation of city codes. Wrote city ordinances to enforce regulation of policies. Drafted violation letters to residents and business owners in violation of city codes.

WKAG 05/2008-12/2008 Clarksville, TN

Anchor/Reporter

Anchored 6pm newscast. Reported news and current events.Filmed and edited footage.

New York City Council

Administrative Assistant 2004-2005 New York, NY