Accomplishments
Take this opportunity to get to know me a little bit more as a person, as I share some of the accomplishments that I am proud of. I am thankful for everyone that has ever invested and poured into me by helping coach me up to achieve some of these great successes that I am happy to share.
Spotify Opening Act Conference
In 2018, I had the great privilege and was selected to be a participant for the Spotify Opening Act Conference. During this event I had the unique opportunity to gain intensive knowledge about the music tech field and marketing media industry. Selected as one of the 90 students from a pool of 850+ applicants, I had the chance to network with current Spotify employees and major music & media executives.
First Viral Video
In 2019 I produced and edited my first ever viral video for Chicago Bears All-Pro running back Tarik Cohen. The video gained over 84,000+ views.
Mac McCain Video does numbers
I produced and edited a video for NC A&T All-American cornerback Franklin "Mac" McCain which gained over 7,000+ views on Instagram and over 11,000 views on Twitter.
Interviewed the Head Ball Coach
During my covering of the NC A&T football I was able to network and build numerous relationships with the players and staff. One of my favorite moments was when I had the chance to connect with head coach and former Pittshburgh Steeler coach Sam Washington for an interview.
Covered the 2018 Celebration Bowl
Covering the Celebration Bowl was a dream experience. I had the chance to work with the media for one of the biggest college bowl games. It allow gave me the chance to grow my network.
Covered my first live Thursday night game
Not only did I cover every home game but I got the chance to work with ESPN during NC A&T's Thursday night game vs South Carolina State.
Over 2,000+ listens for
Good Taste ~ Bad Grammar
So with the official launch of the new rebrand of my podcast series Good Taste ~ Bad Grammar we were able to have over 2,000+ listens on the platforms of Apple, Spotify, and Soundcloud.
Interviewed my 8th NFL player
I have always loved sports especially football and I had the chance to have Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Brandon Parker on as a guest on my podcast which was a milestone for my 8th NFL player I got to interview.
Elected as the Vice President of the Village
One of my favorite and meaningful accomplishments was having the chance to serve as the VP of an organization that I was a part of since in began in 2016.
Graduated from the best University
In 2014 I made my mother a promise that I would finish college, earn my degree, and give it everything I have. In 2018 I achieved that and I know my mom is looking down smiling at her son.
Made my Network my Net-worth
Your network is your net-worth. That is something that I am extremely proud of over the years, as I have made connections with some great individuals.
Attended the Journalism Town Hall
with Jemele Hill
I love learning and having the chance to meet some of the best industry professionals like Jemele Hill is something that always gives the opportunity of growth and the continous effort to be a student of the game.
Giving it my all
Sometimes it easy to forget just how far you have come and I always appreciate just taking the time to celebrate the small victories because they are just as important as the big ones. I so appreciative of everything that I have been able to learn throughout the years from all of the wins to all of the lessons learned that ultimately made me better.
Graduated the TMAP Program
In 2020 I graduated from the Treasury Management Associate Program where I was able to rotate through 5 different lines of business within Treasury Management.
GTBG Gained First Partnership
The Good Taste ~ Bad Grammar Podcast received our first partnership with local boutique and Charlotte's original lifestyle the 704 Shop. We have partnered with them to record all of our episodes in there shop.
