Kenya Cummins

Kenya.cummins16@gmail.com | (443) 867-2216

PROFILE

Storyteller and communications professional with 5 years of experience in administration and entertainment.

EXPERIENCE

Vessel Pictures, Production Company Owner & Freelancer – Los Angeles, CA                          July 2020 – Present

– Executive Assistant, Golden Alchemy Entertainment; assisted the CEO with administrative tasks including heavy scheduling, calendar management, and writing and distributing daily reports

– Freelance Copywriter/ Web Designer, The Writer’s Colony; content featured on website and Instagram

Television Academy Foundation/ Lifetime, Development Intern – Los Angeles, CA       January – February 2023

– Provided detailed notes on film creative including/ but not limited to scripts, dailies, producer cuts

– Coordinated and managed filing systems and talent grids for the Manager of Scripted Programming

– Reviewed and prepared judging panels for 1300+ prospective Television Academy internship applicants

MTV, Series Development Intern – New York, NY                                                                        June – August 2021

– Conducted research in support of series creative (e.g., locations, talent, and series format ideas)

– Provided feedback on series cuts and promo materials for shows: Double Shot At Love, True Life Crime

Digital Harbor Foundation, Job Coach – Baltimore, MD                                                                   July-August 2020

– Remote youth development position leading youth ages 14 to 21 in a virtual curriculum
– Facilitated virtual daily video conference sessions and one-on-one sessions as needed
– Engaged youth through virtual activities such as customized jeopardy and Kahoot! activities
Port Discovery Children’s Museum, Video and Content Creation Intern – Baltimore, MD              June-July 2018

– Researched, pitched, and created a 5-part video campaign on the topic of “The Importance of Play”

– Collected photos and videos for Port Discovery’s official Instagram account, reaching 2,000 followers

– Created press releases, blog articles, marketing collateral, and social media channels

Peninsula READS, Volunteer Video and Social Media Intern – Hampton, VA                                    April-May 2018

– Produced content that helped the team to exceed their fundraising goal of $1,000+

–  Organized and executed a social media campaign utilizing MailChimp, Facebook and Twitter

Kumon Math & Reading Center, Tutor – Elkridge, MD                                                                August 2014-2016

– Provided math and reading instruction for diverse students K-12

–  Completed daily reports and data entry to track students’ academic progress

EDUCATION

AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE CONSERVATORY M.F.A., Screenwriting                                                 Class of 2023

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY M.S., Strategic Communication                                              August 2021

HAMPTON UNIVERSITY, B.A., Strategic Communication                                                                          May 2020

SKILLS

Verbal/ written communication, active listening, mentorship, time management, adaptability, organization, Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, Squarespace, Wix, multitasking, research