Hello. I'm KJ Burkley.
Nice to meet you. I am a writer and public relations specialist from Waco, Texas. I'm a two-time graduate of Baylor University.
While attending Baylor, I served in a number of capacities, including:
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Vice President of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Baylor chapter
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Baylor Department of Journalism, Public Relations & New Media (JPRNM) Ambassador
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Baylor JPRNM Administrative Associate
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Community Leader at Brooks Residential College
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Staff writer for Baylor Roundup Yearbook, Guest Reporter for Baylor Focus Magazine, Baylor Lariat and The Bundle Magazine
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Guest Lecturer and Graduate Student Assistant
Outside of my professional career, I love to run, read and play music. These outlets keep me helps extend my creativity. My favorite genres include historical fiction and non-fiction. I am an experienced pianist and organist. Running is a great way I stay healthy, mentally stable and refreshed to tackle tough projects and strenuous tasks. Feel free to take a look at my running page to learn more about my passion for the best way to stay fit.
Education
2021-2023
M.A. Public Relations
Baylor University
Courses I completed: Theory in Mass Communication, Social Media, AD and PR Leadership, Advertising Management, Research, Methods in Mass Communication, Public Relations Media Programming, Statistical Methods and Crisis & Issues Management.
2017-2021
B.A. Journalism
Baylor University
Courses I completed: Advanced Writing and Reporting, Advertising Copywriting, Advertising Procedures, Media Design, Media Photography I, Law/Ethics in Journalism, Strategic Communication Research, Principles of Advertising & PR, Advanced Editing, Magazine & Feature Writing, Public Relations Writing and Gender, Race & Media.
Honors
2020-2021 Baylor JPR&NM Outstanding Senior in Advertising
2023-2024 Baylor JPR&NM Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year
2023-2024 Baylor JPR&NM Outstanding NABJ Member of the Year
Baylor University Dean's List
2023 Kappa Tau Alpha Inductee
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Cloud
PR Campaigns
Copywriting/Copyediting
Photography/Videography
Content/Project Management Systems
Social Media
Microsoft Suite
Content Creation
Expertise
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