BUILD YOUR DREAM TEAM 2021
We believe that a dream team is the key to success for small businesses. BYDT is a program to connect small businesses to local talent.
In collaboration with ALL ACCESS INTERNS, we sourced and trained college students to work with. Each intern was tasked with working with a small business partner to fulfill their creative marketing needs including content design, social media management, and more. Additionally, interns were challenged to complete a certification of their choice to boost their skills and produce a digital portfolio to showcase their work.
MEET THE INTERNS
Riana Ward
Riana Ward is a strategic communication major, marketing minor studying at the illustrious Hampton University. Riana is an aspiring public relations strategist with the hopes to dive into the many facets of media during her college career.
Certification
The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing - Google Digital Garage
Portfolio
https://rianaward.myportfolio.com/
Adia Gist
Adia Gist is a Communication & Rhetorical Studies graduate of Syracuse University. Hailing from New York City, Adia has taken her unique experience with living in a big city and incorporated it into the way she navigates her career. With her degree in communications, Adia aspires to work in the media & entertainment field with hopes of becoming a creative director for a company or artist.
Certification
Google Analytics for Beginners
Portfolio
https://www.adiagist.com/
MEET THE SMALL BUSINESS
Black Owned Brockton (BOB) is a woman-owned non-profit founded on July 7th, 2020 by Shaleah Gilmer & Stacey Fragile. They have more than 1,000 members and supporters throughout the City of Brockton who are advocates for Black and Brown people to have equal opportunities and resources to expand their businesses. They leverage ideas and expertise to provide visibility and consumer interest to shop local, shop Brockton and buy from Black and Brown business enterprises.
REVIEW
“By having Riana Ward join our team temporarily she aided us by creating content in advance for our social media data base as well as increasing engagement by 15%. Not only was she professional but she also achieved above our expectations, having her input during our board meeting gave us a new perspective on interacting with our supporter and elected officials. She was a delight and we are sad to see her go but cant wait to see her grow!”
ABK Com is a social media agency by Alexia Boukou that helps small businesses bring their social media presence to the next level by using story strategies, strengthen their brand reputation and tighten customer relationships.
REVIEW
“This program was life-changing for me. As a small business, I don't have the funds yet to hire an assistant so having an intern was definitely a plus. Adia has been really good a following instructions. With all her experience in social media, she definitely added value to the brand. As a young college student, she came up with fresh and new ideas to attract potential clients and keep my feed vivid with shareable and educational content. I wish her all the best and I'm sure the company that will hire her won't regret their choice.”
THE WORK
