Tonya D. Domokos
Phone: 903-799-6573 Cell: 903-691-9421
Email: picturethisd@aol.com or tddomokos@uams.edu
Websites: http://editme63.tripod.com/ or http://tdomokos.webs.com/
Objective
To obtain a position in public relations. To actively work with youth on prevention education.
Summary of qualifications
Masters of Science in Instructional Technology
Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications
7 years experience in layout and design of newspaper and magazines.
6 years experience in advertising design.
9 years experience in planning and coordinating promotional campaigns, public relations and recruitment.
6 years experience in youth program facilitating and coordination.
7 years experience in prevention education
2 years experience in curriculum writing and planning.
2 years experience in grant writing.
15 years experience in the medical field.
1 year in student leadership development.
Excellent written and verbal communication skill.
Excellent computer skills. Proficient in desktop publishing, web design and various photo design programs.
Education
Master of Science in Instructional Technology
Texas A&M University-Texarkana. December 2007
Steven Covey Student Leadership Development Program Certification
Texas A&M University-Texarkana. June 2007
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mass Communication
Texas A&M University-Texarkana. May 2006. Graduated with Honors GPA 3.5
Associate Degree in Mass Communications,
Texarkana College 2004, Honors Graduate 2004, Dean’s List Fall 2003, Spring 2004
Work experience
B.E.A.T. Tobacco Control, Project Director
October 2006-Present University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences AHEC SW
· Responsible for community collaboration as a recipient of the Arkansas Department of Health community tobacco grant.
· Coordinator of the Teens with the BEAT (TWTB), a youth outreach peer-to-peer tobacco prevention program in four counties, Howard, Miller, Hempstead and Little River.
· Responsible for quarterly grant reporting.
· Work with community health coalitions.
· Maintain an open communication with area schools.
· Work with coalitions to secure grant resources and grant writing.
· Responsible for Youth Training.
· Responsible for community education on tobacco prevention.
· Representative for the B.E.A.T. Tobacco Control Coalition in community and school presentations.
· Responsible to adhere to and maintain an annual budget.
· Responsible for public speaking engagements, radio, and television.
· Responsible for program advancement through fundraising events and marketing.
· Prepare all press releases and newsletters for B.E.A.T. Tobacco Control.
Assistant Media Specialist
April 2006- October 2006 Texas A&M University-Texarkana
· Responsible for setting up and maintaining multimedia equipment in classrooms.
· Organize, shoot and edit interviews for university promotions
· Editing layout & design
· Avid Productions
· Photographer/Videographer
· Share responsibility of insuring all deadlines are met for media updates in classrooms
Copy Editor and layout & design, reporting& photography, Ad builder
November 2004-Febuary 2006 Images Magazine
· Responsible for all facets of news and feature writing including photography
· Actively worked with publisher to establish advertising base for new publication
· Meet all deadlines to ensure timely publication of the magazine
· Maintain good relations with advertisers and recruit new advertisers.
· Page layout & design
· Photographer
· Share responsibility of insuring all deadlines are met for page layout and design.
Copy Editor and layout & design, reporting& photography
August 2004 –December 2005 Atlanta Citizens Journal
· News and feature writing
· Page layout & design of a 24-30 page bi-weekly newspaper
· Photographer
· Share responsibility of insuring all deadlines are met for page layout and design.
Copy Editor and layout & design, reporting& photography
May 2004 – August 2004 Summer Internship
· News and feature writing
· Page layout & design
· Photographer
· Share responsibility of insuring all deadlines are met for page layout and design.
Ad Manager, Managing Editor of layout & design
2003 – May 2004 Work-study Journalism TC News
· News and feature writing
· Page layout & design
· Ad building,
· Photographer
· Responsible for ad billing and selling
· Share responsibility of insuring all deadlines are met for the publication of the student paper.
Director of Advancement
2001 -2003 1st Choice Pregnancy Center Texarkana.
· Responsible for ministry advancement through fundraising events and marketing
· Cultivated donor base and relationships
· Responsible for graphic design of all brochures and print media
· Responsible for public speaking engagements, radio, and television
· Responsible to maintain an annual budget
Volunteer experience
· Abstinence Instructor and speaker for 1st Choice Pregnancy Center.
· Spent two years in field missions work at Safe Haven Baptist Shelter as the
On-site Director.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
· Fulfilled a summer internship at the Texarkana Gazette as copy editor/page designer. Currently holding two positions in print media.
· Placed first at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA) conference for feature writing and third for page design in 2004.
· Won 15 individual awards and two staff awards at the TIPA conference in 2005 setting a record for the most awards won by an individual.
· Was elected TIPA president for the student board in 2005.
· Served as vice president for the Mass Communication Club at Texas A&M in 2005.
· Served as secretary on, Student Affairs Council, SAC and president of Mass Communication 2006.
· Currently serving as the Vice-President on the Student Affairs Council, SAC, Chancellor Student Advisory Board and the University Presidential Search Committee.
Links for more information
References Available on Request