North Philadelphia native Nakia Campbell is the current Spokes Model/Host for RunwayImage, Inc.
Ms. Campbell is also the Executive Director of the non-profit organization known as The PINK Ladies Youth Mentoring Program, where she mentors teen girls. With a background in Video Production/Digital Media Production from the Art Institute of Philadelphia she has utilized her discipline, skills and hands-on experience to work for BET’s “Teen Summit”, a live teen talk show, as Floor Director, Audience Coordinator, Chyron Operator, Production Assistant and Teen Mentor. This was a teen talk show that gave her the inspiration to produce a show for teens in the city of Philadelphia, called “Teens in the City”. She was also Associate Editor of “The Street Buzz”; the highly successful Philadelphia based Hip-Hop Magazine that promoted independent record labels, artists and businesses.
With her experience in Urban Culture and Media she has now branched out to assist independent
Filmmaker’s with their film/video projects from conception to completion. She has assisted production houses with script management, writing, camera direction and cinematography. Nakia is also the liaison for these companies in making sure the films and video productions are submitted to proper film screenings, festivals and distribution channels.
Nakia is still conscious of her main objective: Promoting Intelligent Non-violent and Knowledgeable Ladies from not going astray from their dreams, their goals and their objectives. Nakia believes the best way to accomplish this is to lead by example; to show and prove that young women can rise above any situation or barrier and achieve their life purpose. This is why she is determined to produce a positive & uplifting broadcast quality teen talk show, “Teens in the City”. This show is a production sponsored by The PINK Ladies Youth Mentoring Program, a show run by teens for teens.
Nakia is a single mother of an 18-year-old son, Briheem. Briheem will be attending Virginia State University this Fall 2008 to begin his freshmen year of college studying Pre-Med Chemistry. Nakia has worked very hard and diligently to provide a loving, stable and secure life for her son. She gave birth to Briheem when she was just 15 years old in tenth grade. Despite raising her son in a violent and poverty stricken neighborhood nestled right in the heart of North Philadelphia, Briheem was blessed to remain focused on his school academics, football and his music production. He was very fortunate not to be influenced by the street (drug dealers, gangs, etc…) instead; he surpassed all of the negativity of the street that most young African American boys would have followed into. Nakia used every positive opportunity and outlet to enhance her education in order to teach her son the fundamentals of life and success. Nakia and Briheem continue to work hard on their careers while supporting each other to the fullest.
I am extremely confident that the professional abilities and work ethic that Ms. Campbell possess and has proven with various successful production projects will be a tremendous asset to your company and will ensure broadcast quality productions.
Sincerely,
Marvin Kingcade, III
Producer
RunwayImage, Inc.
K III Productions
267-983-7205
215-276-9558
marvin@runwayimage.ocm
I currently run a youth program for teen girls called, The Pink Ladies which stands for Promoting Intelligent, Non-violent and Knowledgable Ladies. I work with teen girls to develop them into empowered young woman and also to improve whatever barriers or stipulations that they might be faced with along with introducing them to college and scholarship opportunities.
Life & Professional Aspirations:
I am determined to successfully improve The Pink Ladies Youth Mentorship Program and expand the program from its main location in North Philly and run it throughout the US to help other underpriviledged youth. Then, I plan to produce a teen talk show call "Teens in the City", a show run by teens for teens. This open forum will act as a podium for teens to express their concerns and views about events, news and other things of their interest. I plan to partner with Oprah, BET and other influential TV Networks, Radio stations, other black owned businesses and Obama to represent the program and open doors of opportunity for The Pink Ladies members.
High School: Murrell Dobbins Area, Vocational Technical High School in Philadelphia , PA
class of 1992
Activities & Accomplishments:
Member of The Dobbins Pep Team
Member of The Dobbins Debate Team
Writer/Editor Dobbins HS News Paper "The Ink Spot"
Colloum Writer "The Fashion Corner"
Best Memories:
I will never forget when I was apart of the Royal Court and crowned Miss Junior 1991 @ Dobbins High School Homecoming Court. I really felt like royalty.
Host/Director|
KIII Productions
From June 2006 to Current • 20 year(s)
Host and direct 30-minute entertainment news show 'The R.I.M.' for Runway Image Magazine
Camera Operator|
KIII Productions
From March 2006 to March 2006 • 0 year(s)
Camera operator for 90-minute drama 'Sacred Elements'
Production Assistant|
WPVI TV Channel 6 ABC Network
From April 2003 to April 2003 • 0 year(s)
Production assistant for 'The Best Of The Class' at Longwood Gardens
Associate Producer|
Visually Yours Production Studio
From June 2002 to June 2002 • 0 year(s)
Associate producer for video production studio
Associate Producer/Host|
PAX TV Channel 61 Mike Nise Productions
From February 2002 to February 2002 • 0 year(s)
Associate producer and host for Omni 2000 television programming
Coordinating Producer|
WWJT Channel 7
From September 2001 to September 2001 • 0 year(s)
Coordinating producer for 'Philly TV News'
Assistant Director|
PAX TV Channel 61 Omni 2000 Productions
From May 2001 to August 2001 • 0 year(s)
Assistant director, floor director, and equipment operator for community talk show 'Click Here'
Segment Producer|
Black Entertainment Television (BET)
From September 2000 to April 2001 • 1 year(s)
Multiple roles including segment producer, floor director, and audience coordinator for Teen Summit
Director/Host|
Philly 100.3FM Radio
From February 2001 to February 2001 • 0 year(s)
Director and host for 3rd Annual African American Celebration honoring celebrities
Assistant Director|
The Art Institute Of Philadelphia
From June 2000 to June 2000 • 0 year(s)
Assistant director for independent music video 'Trust In Love'
Assistant Director|
Dobbins High School
From May 2000 to May 2000 • 0 year(s)
Assistant director for 30-minute drama 'Around the Way'
Production Assistant|
Independent Production
From April 1999 to April 1999 • 0 year(s)
Production assistant for independent rock music video 'Latimer'
Floor Director|
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel
From January 1999 to January 1999 • 0 year(s)
Floor director for 17th Annual Benefit Luncheon Honoring Dr. Martin L. King Jr.
Associate Editor & Creative Director|
The Street Buzz Magazine
From December 1998 to December 1998 • 0 year(s)
Associate editor and creative director for magazine publication
Technical Director|
Antra Records
From November 1998 to November 1998 • 0 year(s)
Technical director for interview with author Antone Jones
Associate Producer|
BET
From October 1998 to October 1998 • 0 year(s)
Associate producer for BET's Comic View comedian Mike Blackson events
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