Tajah Smith
DENTON, Texas 512-986-1611
www.linkedin.com/in/tajah-smith-b52b5923b Tajah.s.smith14@gmail.com
Portfolio:Tajahsmith.com
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
I am a budding PR professional looking for an organization to contribute my unique experiences and voice to. I will be graduating in May, and I am looking forward to taking my first steps into the professional world of PR. I am currently seeking employment in the public relations sphere and want to showcase my versatility, responsibility and strong people skills with the company I work with. I am an asset both as a writer and as a spokesperson. I can’t wait to bring these skills to the forefront and help shape the future of what it means to work in PR. I am looking for a position that would help me spread my wings and better learn the craft. I am excited to work with professionals in this sphere in evert capacity, because above all else I desire to learn and grow.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Research | Time Management | Team Collaboration | Adaptability & Problem-Solving Agility | Creativity | Storytelling | Interpersonal Skills | Communication Skills | Emotional Intelligence | Motivation and Drive |
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Social Media Writing | Spokesperson | Muck Rack | CapCut | Canva | Campaign development | Editing | Proofreading | AP Style | Photography | Videography | Speechwriting | SEO | Content Writing | Microsoft Word | Adobe Creative Suite |Media Outreach | Press Release |
PR CERTIFICATION
LinkedIn Learning: The Grammar Fundamentals & Advanced Grammar Fall 2025
Muck Rack: Social Media & Media Relations Fall 2025
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EDUCATION
Journalism w/ concentration in Public Relations
University of North Texas, Denton, TX Expected Graduation Date: May 2026
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PR EXPERIENCE
Drama Therapy Nov 2025 – Present
Social Media Content Creator Katy, Texas
- Develop and schedules social media content to drive up engagement.
- Researched and planned a campaign for a new nonprofit.
- Analyze performance metrics to improve reach and donor visibility
United Way of Denton Campaign, UNT Fall 2025
Researcher
- Researched what areas of engagement needed help to better reach their target audience
- Wrote pieces that the organization could use to gain earned media
- Helped establish a social media presence that would drive engagement and raise awareness
Drama Therapy Aug 2023 – July 2024
PR Agent/ Assistant Katy, Texas
- Led PR campaigns, media research and press outreaches
- Assisted with speechwriting and client presentations
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WORK EXPERIENCE
NCTC Bookstore Aug 2024 – Oct 2025
Assistant Manager Corinth, Texas
- Develop and schedules social media content to drive up engagement.
- Researched and planned a campaign for a new nonprofit.
- Analyze performance metrics to improve reach and donor visibility
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewery Aug 2023 – July 2024
Lead Host Denton, Texas
- Trained staff
- Coordinated front-of-house operations
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