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Tia Mitchell

Durham

Summary

Dynamic professional adept at managing high-pressure workloads in regular and special events programming. Proven ability to collaborate across all levels to achieve creative, technical, and operational objectives. Specializes in promotions, materials management, and internal document creation, with a strong focus on program management and project implementation. Demonstrates exceptional time management and multitasking skills, backed by extensive experience in program development and coordination.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Coordinator

Duke University
Durham
11.2019 - Current
  • Assisted Research Program Leaders and Clinical Coordinators with operational and administrative tasks for EQUAL ACP and EQUAL SPACE studies.
  • Managed digital communications for REACH Equity Center, AA ACP/PC Network, and EQUAL ACP Study.
  • Oversaw development and distribution of program materials, ensuring quality and accuracy.
  • Coordinated logistics and events for diverse academic initiatives.
  • Managed scheduling and communication among faculty, partnerships, and students.
  • Oversaw budgeting processes to ensure efficient allocation of resources.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.
  • Implemented software tools to improve administrative tracking and efficiency.

Staff Assistant

Duke University
Durham
05.2018 - 11.2019
  • Facilitated timely access to resources for faculty research projects.
  • Developed secure filing systems for confidential documents.
  • Managed meeting scheduling and logistics to enhance efficiency.
  • Provided assistance in preparing reports and presentations for academic committees.
  • Organized office supply inventory, placing orders as necessary.
  • Prepared and distributed various documents, including memos and invoices.
  • Served as liaison between department and external contacts for effective communication.
  • Updated website content regularly, reflecting changes in policies or procedures.

Editor-At-Large

Creed Magazine Online
Raleigh-Durham
04.2019 - 08.2019
  • Managed multiple writing and editing assignments in dynamic environment within stated timelines.
  • Edited articles for clarity and consistency in alignment with publication standards.
  • Collaborated with editor-in-chief to determine journal content and topics of special issues.
  • Provided editing, fact-checking and proofreading for various articles.
  • Coordinated with marketing teams to develop promotional strategies for content dissemination.
  • Curated and managed content submissions, selecting pieces that align with brand values for Instagram (@creedmagonline).
  • Implemented SEO best practices to increase visibility and engagement of online content.
  • Conducted thorough research to ensure accuracy and credibility of all published content.

Editorial Assistant

Creed Magazine Online
Raleigh-Durham
04.2018 - 04.2019
  • Writer for the Features column.
  • Transcribe interview recordings.
  • Assist in website content editing for Creed on the Wix platform.
  • Collaborated with writers to ensure adherence to publication standards.
  • Edited articles for clarity, grammar, and style consistency.
  • Researched topics related to assigned projects.

Communications Intern

Duke University
Durham
05.2016 - 05.2018
  • Wrote news articles for the Department of Medicine's MedicineNews.
  • Interview staff and faculty for MedicineNews articles.
  • Assisted in web and content editing on Shibboleth platforms.
  • Assisted the communications director with videography projects.
  • Brainstormed topics with subject matter experts that aligned with media interests.

Co-Editor-in-Chief

NCCU Campus Echo Newspaper
Durham
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Editor and writer for A&E column.
  • Photographer.
  • Edited, reviewed, and fact-checked news stories.
  • Assigned stories to writers based on their skillset and availability.
  • Oversaw assignments for news stories.
  • Collaborated with staff photographers to select compelling images for stories.
  • Supervised writers in developing engaging articles for the campus community.
  • Edited submissions for clarity, style, and adherence to publication standards.
  • Designed layouts for print and online editions using design software.
  • Managed social media accounts to promote articles and engage readers.

Public Relations Intern

NCCU University Relations
Durham
02.2016 - 05.2016
  • Assisted in creating content for social media platforms.
  • Assisted in drafting press releases and media advisories for university events.
  • Manipulated digital images through advanced computer skills, video editing and image retouch and promoted technical quality of final output.

A&E Editor, Assistant Editor

NCCU Campus Echo Newspaper
Durham
08.2015 - 05.2016
  • Photographer
  • Writer for Campus and Arts and Entertainment (A&E) stories.
  • Provided editing, fact-checking and proofreading for various articles.
  • Provided feedback on content structure and organization of documents.
  • Coordinated with authors and other editors throughout the editing process.
  • Oversaw layout design and worked with production team members to complete daily and weekly content schedules.

Media Intern

Jacksonville, NC City Hall
Jacksonville
06.2015 - 07.2015
  • Assisted in creating multimedia content for community engagement initiatives.
  • Supported the development of promotional materials for city events and programs.
  • Collaborated with the team to write scripts for local television programming in the city of Jacksonville.
  • Provided support during photoshoots, video shoots and other creative projects related to marketing campaigns.
  • Create and edit recorded voice-overs for media content.
  • Interview city officials, and other related personnel, for news stories.

Staff Writer & Photographer

NCCU Campus Echo Newspaper
Durham
10.2014 - 05.2015
  • Captured photos at various campus events to enhance visual storytelling.
  • Conducted in-depth research for assigned news stories to ensure accuracy and relevance.
  • Interviewed diverse sources for assigned news stories to gather comprehensive insights.

Education

Master of Professional Studies - Strategic Public Relations And Communications

George Washington University
Washington, DC (Remote)
12-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC
05-2017

High School Diploma -

Lejeune High School
Camp Lejeune, NC
06-2013

Skills

  • Community building
  • Market research proficiency
  • Report generation
  • Program branding
  • Data management
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Marketing materials
  • Program management
  • Vendor management
  • Project coordination
  • Scheduling proficiency
  • Training coordination
  • Facility management
  • Expense tracking
  • Report creation and preparation
  • Office administration
  • Team oversight
  • Financial administration
  • Document Organizing
  • Strategic planning
  • Program optimization
  • Promotional planning
  • Personnel management
  • Digital marketing
  • Community outreach
  • Partnership development
  • Written communication
  • Photo editing
  • Interpersonal communication

Affiliations

  • Pauli Murray Center Volunteer, Feb. 2025 - Present
  • Changed Paths Durham Mutual Aid Volunteer and Admin Team, July 2024 - Present
  • NNPA Scholarship Awardee 2016
  • Campus Echo Outstanding Journalist Awardee 2017
  • Published author (Honorable Mention) in Proud to Be: Writing by American Warriors: VL. 4
  • Mentee, Duke Communicators Mentorship 2021-2022 Program

Certification

  • Certificate of Completion for Project Management Fundamentals Level One (Duke Univ.)
  • CITI Program Certified - CITI Good Clinical Practice (Rec. ID: 27804455)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Program Coordinator

Duke University
11.2019 - Current

Editor-At-Large

Creed Magazine Online
04.2019 - 08.2019

Staff Assistant

Duke University
05.2018 - 11.2019

Editorial Assistant

Creed Magazine Online
04.2018 - 04.2019

Co-Editor-in-Chief

NCCU Campus Echo Newspaper
08.2016 - 05.2017

Communications Intern

Duke University
05.2016 - 05.2018

Public Relations Intern

NCCU University Relations
02.2016 - 05.2016

A&E Editor, Assistant Editor

NCCU Campus Echo Newspaper
08.2015 - 05.2016

Media Intern

Jacksonville, NC City Hall
06.2015 - 07.2015

Staff Writer & Photographer

NCCU Campus Echo Newspaper
10.2014 - 05.2015

Master of Professional Studies - Strategic Public Relations And Communications

George Washington University

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

North Carolina Central University

High School Diploma -

Lejeune High School

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