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Portrait of Kiaira Wheeler

Honor Society® member

Kiaira Wheeler

Intern at Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation • Risk management strategies and consumer protection measures were tested in a hands-on setting. • Understand the research on the banking industry's escalating problems. • Participated in bank supervisory group activities • Completed a group capstone project discussing my experience working at FDIC

  • Mass Communication
  • Class of 2025
  • washington, District of Cloumbia

Member since May 2022

About

As a Mass Communication major with a concentration in Convergence Journalism at Delaware State University pursuing internships or professional opportunities in radio, television production, marketing and entertainment. My dream is to operate a production company, a radio station, and a non-profit organization. My goal in pursuing the media industry is to assist black and minority people's experiences to be heard and highlight societal issues. Dedicated about meeting goals and personal achievements.

Education

  • Delaware State University

    journalism and mass communication

    2021 – 2025

Honors and awards

  • High School Scholars Internship Award

    Completeing my summer internship

  • dean's list

    Obtaning a 3.5

  • president's list

    Obtaning a 4.0

  • scholarship

    Recevie a full ride scholarship with DC CAP

  • The National Society Collegiate Scholars

Goals and interests

Career goal

Radio/tv personality
Tv host
Movie Director
Author

Outside the classroom

Cook
Watch Movies
Write

Experience

  • Intern

    Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation • Risk management strategies and consumer protection measures were tested in a hands-on setting. • Understand the research on the banking industry's escalating problems. • Participated in bank supervisory group activities • Completed a group capstone project discussing my experience working at FDIC

    Jun 2021 – Aug 2021

  • intern

    Vox Media • Collaborate internally to generate appealing solutions that drive broader goals and company objectives using information gathered from meetings and events. • Work in a high-growth company at the forefront of the media sector. • Discover the inner workings of the marketing and advertising industry.

    Feb 2021 – May 2021

  • summer intern

    Office Company Comptroller • Learn about the various roles, professions, and elements involved in bank regulation. • Assist OCC employees with day-to-day tasks. • Participate in OCC sponsored enrichment programs

    Jun 2020 – Aug 2020

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced