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Uba Okereke
Editorial Assistant, The Dallas Examiner
Location: Dallas, TX United States
Joined: Aug 29th, 2006

About (request update)

Current Whereabouts:

I am currently at home.

Education (request update)

Texas Southern University class of 2011

Undergrad Major: Journalism

Claim To Fame:

SGA Senior Class Senator, Captain of 2010 TSU team at Honda Campus All-Stars Challenge

Most Memorable Moment:

Graduation Day. May 14, 2011

Experience

I currently work with The Dallas Examiner as Editorial Assistant
I have 2 years of experience working in the Broadcasting/Public Communications industry.

Editorial Assistant | The Dallas Examiner
From January 2013 to Current • 13 year(s)
Assisted editorial department with research, writing, and layout for publication. Improved online presence by 10% using social media platforms.

Election Judge | Dallas County Department of HHS
From May 2012 to November 2012 • 0 year(s)
Directed election clerks and assisted over 200 voters with election process. Recognized for high voter turnout at precinct during Texas primary election.

Freelance Writer | Regal Magazine
From September 2011 to February 2012 • 1 year(s)
Edited and wrote sports stories of HBCU athletics nationwide. Increased readership by 10% in three months.

Sports Editor | TSU Herald Newspaper
From August 2008 to May 2011 • 3 year(s)
Managed sports section staff of 5+ people and improved circulation by 5% using social media. Served as Social Media Correspondent for 25th Annual HABJ Awards Banquet.

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