Darrius Hamilton has extensive experience in marketing, business development, sales, and media. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Howard University and completed coursework in Harvard University's Summer Venture in Management Program. His career highlights include internships at NBCUniversal, Aflac Insurance, and DCI Group where he gained experience in marketing, sales, public relations, and political campaigns.

1. Darrius R. Hamilton
darrius_hamilton@att.net
(404)-788-8949
www.linkedin.com/in/darriushamilton/
EDUCATION
Howard University, Washington, D.C. May 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism GPA: 3.4
Minor:BusinessAdministration
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA June 2014
Summer Venture in Management Program
• Completed one week of a full-time MBA coursework consisting of 14 case studies
• 1 of 84 students accepted into this highly competitive program
BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
NBCUniversal May. 2015 – Aug. 2015
Marketing & Business Development Intern
• Researched, identified, and implemented growth opportunities for new business
• Created television & digital marketing ideas, media plans, and campaigns for clients
advertising through NBC properties
• Worked across functions building spreadsheets to effectively distribute our clients
advertising and information across 46 NBC stations and other platforms
• Managed and strategically allocated $200,000 - $1,000,000 budgets for marketing plans
across multiple platforms based on our clients spending plans
Aflac Insurance Feb. 2015 – May 2015
Sales Management Intern
• Conducted sales activities; made cold calls, performed analysis of marketing and sales data
• Researched and analyzed competitor marketing and sales materials both on and offline
• Prepared and conducted sales presentations and opportunities for corporate executive and
accounts
Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity Jan 2014 – May 2015
Professional Development & Brotherhood Chair
• Devised 18 lesson plans for 27 new members on professional development topics
• Curated content and develop activities to help establish camaraderie and build
relationships amongst new members
• Assist with the implementation of the pledge education program for 2 classes, which
included lessons in time-management, health and wellness, branding, and leadership
Leher Mobile Detail LLC April 2013 – June- 2014
General Manager
• Managed and organized appointments; and coordinated day-to-day operations for over 300
clients attributing to an increase in customer retention
• Supervised and trained 4 new staff members in all aspects of mobile detailing, eventually
leading to a more efficient and effective workforce
• Recruited 4 employees through student network at Howard University, using flyers, social
media and word of mouth
• Assisted with the management of 7 advertisement initiatives to increase visibility and accounts
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIENCE
DCI Group Sept. 2015 – Present
Client Services Intern
• Draft written message materials including op-eds, press releases, and blog posts
• Perform tasks on several client projects concurrently, identify and culminate daily updates for
the 2016 Presidential Campaign
• Research numerous topics including legislative issues, fiscal policy, political campaigns and
developments in telecom, energy and technology
• Assist in all capacities to generate results through media, PR, field activity, third party alliances
and digital services for clients
SiriusXm Radio June 2014 – Aug. 2014
Music Programming Intern
• Programmed and edited 4 different music channels and managed board operations
• Researched,identified & collected musicsuitable for our target demographic
• Produced 5 sound bites, 3 copies, and 9 image pieces for different channels
• Interviewed 4 guests and produced content on 4 channels across many genres
INTERNATIONAL
EXPERIENCE
• Universidad
Autònoma de
Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
Study Abroad Summer 2013
• Richmond, The
American
International
University London,
United Kingdom Study
Abroad Fall 2013
SKILLS
• Microsoft Office Programming
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Premiere
• Final Cut Pro X
• Networking
• Conversational in Spanish
HONORS
• Gates Millennium Scholarship
2011
- 1 out of 1000 students
selected from a pool of
more than 20,000
applicants.
- Received a full
scholarship worth
$350,000 and renewable
for up to 10 years of
higher education
• Omega Psi Phi Scholarship
• National Society of
Collegiate Scholars
• Golden Key Honor Society
• Howard University Dean’s
List
• Charles R. Drew Honor
Society
AFFILIATIONS/ACTIVITIES
• Alpha Kappa Psi
Professional Business
Fraternity
• Gates Millennium Scholar
• Hilltop Newspaper Writer
• Aaron Bonner Foundation
• Ryan Seacrest Foundation
• Drew Hall Step Team