Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

My name is Khaila Edward and I'm an over-achiever. And I don't mean that in a negative way, it simply means I strive to achieve more than what is expected of me in any situation.

Career-wise, I refer to myself as a Communication professional. I've had experience in the Advertising, Marketing & PR fields and I've enjoyed them all and learned alot about producing effective, persuasive messaging.

I'm also a graduate student and currently I'm doing academic thesis research on social media. So not only do I have a grasp of social media as a millenial but I'm digging deep into the academic theories behind successful social media usage.

I'm currently looking for a challenging position in New York, New Jersey or Philadelphia where I can use my skills and experience to help a great company grow. Are you looking for me?

Work History

• Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (Multicultural Affairs Congress)
• Communication Coordinator
• May 2011 to Present

• Amira Shiraz Inc.
• Publicist
• December 2009 to December 2010

• A highly entrepreneurial position. I worked directly with clients, developed PR strategy and implemented tactics. Also did a lot of business development work including preparing proposals and new prospect research.

• Profit Marketing Inc.
• Marketing Coordinator
• Febuary 2009 to December 2009

• I was responsible for producing and disseminating marketing material for this trusted direct marketing agency. Some of my projects included writing website copy, producing flyers, e-newsletters, articles, case studies and more. You name it, I did it.

• United Refrigeration Inc.
• Marketing Coordinator
• July 2007 to July 2008

• Worked as part of a four person marketing team for a multi-national corporation. Was tasked with producing marketing materials for the company's national branches.

Education

• Villanova University
• M.A. Communication
• 2008 - 2011

• Howard University
• B.A. Communication
• 2002 - 2006