SIMONE OCTAVIA STEPHEN

4 Brookside Road, Edison, NJ ⧫ (848) 295-7950 ⧫

simonestephen2022@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Journalism student with a minor in Finance. Skilled in research, content strategy, and data-driven

storytelling. Eager to apply analytical thinking and creative writing in the

finance or tech industry.

EDUCATION:

Hampton University, Hampton, VA

Bachelor of Arts in Media Journalism | Minor in Finance | Expected May 2026

GPA: 3.08 | Relevant Courses: Microeconomics, Financial Accounting, Media Research

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Saber Sports – Host, Sideline Reporter & Writer | Hampton, VA | 2022–Present

  • Anchored televised sports segments; developed research-based scripts and live interviews

  • Presented analytical insights on game trends, which sharpened storytelling under deadline

Hampton Script – Writer | Hampton, VA | 2023–Present

  • Reported on campus news; applied data-driven research to generate timely articles

  • Pitched and developed finance and student-life topics for broad readership

Disney+ Campus Ambassador | Hampton, VA | 2024–Present

  • Managed digital marketing campaigns using performance metrics and data analysis

  • Designed content strategy across TikTok and Instagram, increasing student engagement

SOS - Surgery of Open Souls – Blogger & Content Strategist | Remote | 2022–Present

  • Wrote and edited blog/podcast content centered on mental health a

  • Leveraged social platforms for audience insights and engagement growth

Amazon – Associate | Edison, NJ | Summer 2023

  • Supported logistics operations while strengthening collaborative and efficiency skills

SKILLS:

Research | Strategic Communications | Content Marketing

Data Interpretation | Google Analytics (in progress) | HubSpot Content Certification (in progress)

Canva | Excel | Adobe Premiere (Basic) | Social Media Engagement and Strategy

Podcast Hosting | Public Speaking | News Writing | Microsoft Office Suite