Introducing Kaci Boston

KACI BOSTON

PROFILE

Talented and resourceful communications student with a strong history of academic achievement and time management seeking a long-term career in broadcasting and media production.

Expert skills in coordinating ongoing projects, including research, decision-making and execution.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint), iMovie and Final Cut .

Knowledgeable in video technology and operations: editing, splicing and production.

Personable and outgoing with a solid command of written and verbal communications.

 

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO, Chicago, Illinois

B.A. Communications (12/2009 Candidate), 2/2005 to Present

• Minor in African American Studies & Sociology

Academics: > Recipient of the Chancellors Student Service Award in recognition of academic  

excellence, volunteer work and community service (one of UIC’s highest awards).

Activities: > Member of the UIC Pre-Law Society and UIC Communications Society while

also serving as Secretary for the UIC Gospel Chorus.

Athletics: > Competed in several events on the UIC Track & Field Team from 2005 to 2009 and

served as Captain for two years (also received a four-year athletic scholarship).

Communications Highlights:

• Documentarian – “Still Left Behind” (video) conducted all interviews, editing and production.

• Television Script Writer and Editor for UIC Housing TV.

• Staff Writer for the UIC World Magazine.

• Published Work (High School) – “Unknown Mistakes” (play) Society for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

 

EXPERIENCE

Fox News Chicago Fall 2009

News Desk Intern

Diverse responsibilities within a newsroom. Responsible for taking story ideas, researching breaking news

stories, helped with booking interviews, Trained for production assisting,

EXPRESS, LLC Fall 2007 & 2008

UIC BOOKSTORE Summer 2004 & 2007

Sales Associate

Diverse responsibilities within two retail settings.  Responsible for managing shift banks and

organizing end-of-shift monies and receipts for management.  Trained and assisted coworkers as

needed; filled in on stations when asked.  Took pride in providing excellent customer service. 

Hands-on experience providing a variety of services to customer needs:

• High-volume cash handling • Front-line customer greeting

• Stock replenishment • Transaction problem solving

• Cash, credit and check sales • Answering customer questions

• Preparing products in containers • Assistance in store aisles/departments

• Phone and in-person information • Keeping clean/neat work stations

AURELIO’S PIZZA/PASCALE’S INC. Summer 2006

Dining Room Host

Greeted patrons and ensured highly satisfactory guest experiences in this high-volume, family-

oriented, dine-in pizzeria.  Made table assignments for dining room personnel, coordinated front-

of-the-house activities and inspected tables and serving stations for supply levels and cleanliness.

VOLUNTEER

– Member, Executive Board: Unity in Christ Gospel Chorus

– Mentor, Go Girl Go (2008) and Chicago Public Schools (2007-Present)

– Coach, Merrillville Track Club