Police Social Media Coordinator Shares Career Advice

 

Campus involvement can be the key!

Communications graduate Brianna Simmons, Class of 2016, gave an excellent and insightful talk on March 21 as part of the program's Media Professionals Speaker Series.

The North Charleston native and Fort Dorchester High School graduate is the social media coordinator for the City of Charleston Police Department.

She encouraged students to make the most of their time on campus to better prepare themselves for life after graduation.

"My campus involvement helped," she said. "I was involved with student media, interned at WSSB (SC State's radio station), I shadowed a public relations department. It's really important while you are here to build up your resume and portfolio. Don't be afraid to reach out and ask."

Brianna spoke about, as a senior, meeting on campus U.S. Rep. James Clyburn, a prominent SC State alumnus, and asking him if she could come work for him. The assertive approach paid off, when a few months later she met with the longtime S.C. 6th District Congressman and went on to work in social media for him for two years.

Happy Birthday and Work Anniversary Ms. Williams!

Cupcakes, flowers and a unicorn for the birthday girl! 

Back to school this week was even more special since it was right around the birthday of Ms. Andrea Milford-Williams!  And also this summer she marked 17 years of employment at SC State.

Ms. Williams began working at the school in 1999 with External Affairs and Communications, which handles public relations and other communication for the university.

She is a 1996 graduate of SC State, majoring in Professional English. She is close to earning a master's degree in education at SC State.

Ms. Williams daughter Abrianna will earn a bachelor's degree in education at SC State in December. She will become an elementary school teacher, according to her proud mother.

Happy Birthday and Anniversary- and pending graduations Ms. Williams and Abrianna!