Hi, I live in New York City and I'm a Multimedia Entrepreneur and video connoisseur. I received my Bachelor's in Broadcast Journalism from Florida A&M University, and I am working to attain my Master's in Journalism from Columbia University. When I'm not working I tree-hug and play basketball. Check out some of my video art!
One of my most recent videos covered World Aids Day in Times Square. We spoke with African-American and Hispanic men that are Hiv positive and listened to their stories.
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Tommy Hawkins
161 W 120th Street Apt C New York, New York 10027
214-770-5868 www.hawkspot1.blogspot.com [email protected]
EDUCATION:
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, New York, N.Y.
May 2014
Focus on video, multimedia journalism, and science reporting. Profiled Dr. Carl Hart, Columbia Neuroscience researcher, reported DNA barcoding of invasive species, localized New Delhi air pollution to NYC. Covered asthma complications of young children in low-income communities. Covered Chinatown, Manhattan and wrote stories focused on business development and community rezoning. Completed profile of Buddhist Monk, analyzed Margaret Chin’s campaign donations, and photographed Chinese opera. Finishing Masters project about the effect of desegregation on African-American businesses.
Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL.
December 2012
Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism, with a minor in Science
Skills:
Digital audio/video recording & editing: Canon T4i, studio and professional cameras, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Lightroom, Audition, Photoshop, After Effects, Essential News Production System, Screen Flow, iSkysoft video converter, on-camera talent and broadcast scriptwriter. Excellent editor, field reporter, videographer, on-camera talent, and broadcast scriptwriter.
Investigative Reporting: court, tax, and property records.
Web: HootSuite, Wordpress, Weebly, About.me, Jux, Google blogger, Microsoft Office Suite.
Proficient in social media for reporting aggregation, and driving traffic including; Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Tumblr, Instagram, Pinterest, and other mobile applications.
EXPERIENCE:
Environmental Documentary Reporter/Producer
Florida A&M University Specialized Reporting
(August 2012- December 2012)
· Co-reported, produced, shot, and edited a fifteen minute documentary on the rising sea level.
· Traveled to New Orleans for interview with primary character in documentary, who lost his home, interviewed scientists and researchers about the rising sea level correlation with global warming.
· Went to Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve to film scientist and researchers documenting sea level rise.
Broadcast and Web Reporter, College cable station broadcast live in Tallahassee
Florida A&M University (FAMU) TV-20, Tallahassee, FL
(January 2012-Decmeber 2012)
· Covered local news as a one-man production crew and shot, produced, edited and narrated deadline news packages for live evening newscast, including live shots from newsroom and field, airing to 80,000 homes.
· Posted stories online and blogged weekly.
· Worked behind the scenes operating the teleprompter, camera, and on-screen graphics.
Multimedia Sports Reporter/Producer local cable station
Tallahassee Community College (TCC), Channel 22, Tallahassee, FL
(June 2012- December 2012)
· Produced video packages for weekly webcast.
· Expanded sports coverage beyond weekly webcast to include video feature stories about athletes and their work in the community.
Multimedia Reporter
FAMU Sports Information Office, Tallahassee, FL
(January 2012- August 2012)
· Wrote athletic stories and posted video packages to the Athletic Department’s website.
Writing Intern
TCC Sports Information Office, Tallahassee, FL
(August 2011-June 2012)
· Wrote post-game stories for TCC Baseball and Basketball games and posted videos to the Athletics website.
Staff Writer
The Famuan, Tallahassee, FL
(November 2010-February 2012)
· Wrote sports and news articles for the newspaper, published three times a week.
Organizations:
Treasurer, Columbia University Association of Black Journalists.
Member, National Association of Black Journalists.
Volunteered: Dallas Zoo Conservation Guide
161 W 120th Street Apt C New York, New York 10027
214-770-5868 www.hawkspot1.blogspot.com [email protected]
EDUCATION:
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, New York, N.Y.
May 2014
Focus on video, multimedia journalism, and science reporting. Profiled Dr. Carl Hart, Columbia Neuroscience researcher, reported DNA barcoding of invasive species, localized New Delhi air pollution to NYC. Covered asthma complications of young children in low-income communities. Covered Chinatown, Manhattan and wrote stories focused on business development and community rezoning. Completed profile of Buddhist Monk, analyzed Margaret Chin’s campaign donations, and photographed Chinese opera. Finishing Masters project about the effect of desegregation on African-American businesses.
Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL.
December 2012
Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism, with a minor in Science
Skills:
Digital audio/video recording & editing: Canon T4i, studio and professional cameras, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Lightroom, Audition, Photoshop, After Effects, Essential News Production System, Screen Flow, iSkysoft video converter, on-camera talent and broadcast scriptwriter. Excellent editor, field reporter, videographer, on-camera talent, and broadcast scriptwriter.
Investigative Reporting: court, tax, and property records.
Web: HootSuite, Wordpress, Weebly, About.me, Jux, Google blogger, Microsoft Office Suite.
Proficient in social media for reporting aggregation, and driving traffic including; Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Tumblr, Instagram, Pinterest, and other mobile applications.
EXPERIENCE:
Environmental Documentary Reporter/Producer
Florida A&M University Specialized Reporting
(August 2012- December 2012)
· Co-reported, produced, shot, and edited a fifteen minute documentary on the rising sea level.
· Traveled to New Orleans for interview with primary character in documentary, who lost his home, interviewed scientists and researchers about the rising sea level correlation with global warming.
· Went to Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve to film scientist and researchers documenting sea level rise.
Broadcast and Web Reporter, College cable station broadcast live in Tallahassee
Florida A&M University (FAMU) TV-20, Tallahassee, FL
(January 2012-Decmeber 2012)
· Covered local news as a one-man production crew and shot, produced, edited and narrated deadline news packages for live evening newscast, including live shots from newsroom and field, airing to 80,000 homes.
· Posted stories online and blogged weekly.
· Worked behind the scenes operating the teleprompter, camera, and on-screen graphics.
Multimedia Sports Reporter/Producer local cable station
Tallahassee Community College (TCC), Channel 22, Tallahassee, FL
(June 2012- December 2012)
· Produced video packages for weekly webcast.
· Expanded sports coverage beyond weekly webcast to include video feature stories about athletes and their work in the community.
Multimedia Reporter
FAMU Sports Information Office, Tallahassee, FL
(January 2012- August 2012)
· Wrote athletic stories and posted video packages to the Athletic Department’s website.
Writing Intern
TCC Sports Information Office, Tallahassee, FL
(August 2011-June 2012)
· Wrote post-game stories for TCC Baseball and Basketball games and posted videos to the Athletics website.
Staff Writer
The Famuan, Tallahassee, FL
(November 2010-February 2012)
· Wrote sports and news articles for the newspaper, published three times a week.
Organizations:
Treasurer, Columbia University Association of Black Journalists.
Member, National Association of Black Journalists.
Volunteered: Dallas Zoo Conservation Guide