My name is Crystal Monique Solomon. I'm from Houston, Texas, and I'm 24 years old. I graduated from Texas Christian University in 2006 with a degree in Radio/TV/Film and minor in Public Relations. While at TCU I worked as a media specialist. I am currently employed as an assignment editor at KPRC Local-2, the NBC TV station in Houston. But my passion has always been in front of the camera. I love interviewing people. I think its amazing with just a few short questions you can find out so much about people and what motivates them to be who they are. In only a matter of years I have already interviewed a wide range of celebrities from the late great Gregory Hines, to the current president of B.E.T. Deborah Lee, and most recently T.I. and Rick Ross at the B.E.T Hip Hop Awards. I would love to be a video jockey for BET or MTV, but ultimately my goal is to become a Host or actress for a tv show.

Recent adventures:
Dam D "They Just Luv Me Hit Single" video shoot & interviews.
Casting Director Audition for 1 hour Drama show
Contacted for Host for Houston Comcast Channel 17 Access TV Show featuring up & coming Music Artist. In negotiation

In negotiation with owner of Houston after dark website to be their Host

Audition for Real World Austin Texas
Feb. 28 "Wish me Luck"

Contacted for submission of video tape to QVC for host in philadefia - requires relocatio, but I will check it out.

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR PRAYERS --MY GRAND FATHER IS IN A BETTER PLACE.

Keep u posted. Luv Crystal

thanks for all your support Crystal

Handle Media Relations with Community Representatives desiring Media Coverage. Communicate with Public Information Officers such as Houston Police Department, Child Protective Services and Houston Independent School District. SKILLS INCLUDE: great interpersonal skills; strong analytical & research capabilities; phenomenal communication & computer abilities; independent self-starter; displays high aptitude with the use of Microsoft office suite, Discover, Oracle, Excel, Word, & Power Point; consistently pursues education opportunities. 
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 
 
NBC KPRC TV 2 HOUSTON, TEXAS 2007 - Current Employer 
Assignment Editor 
• Conduct morning conference calls for evening newscast for with producers and management  
• Create story boards to help organize newscast for producers and associate producers 
• Develop story ideas and monitor on-going news stories 
• Devise plans of coverage for special news events, facilitated evening editorial meetings 
• Handle Media Relations with community and Public Information Officers 
Research Desk Assistant 
• Coordinates activities with public relations by providing written copy for internal communications 
• Assist the Sr. Editor and reporters in the production of communication documents 
• Monitored scanners for police and emergency activities 
• Handle all viewer questions and concerns  
 
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY FT. WORTH, TEXAS 2003 - 2005 
Media Relations Specialist 
• Develop and maintain strong networks with leadership and external affairs managers 
• Effectively manage media and related stakeholder issues  
• Ability to quickly establish credibility with multiple audiences and articulate clearly within tight deadlines  
• Knowledge of media research and measurement tools 
• Promotes positive public relations in all activities of the organization 
Production Assistant 
• Assist in production of local television and school program  
• Camera Operations and Assembly 
• Radio and TV film truck assistant 
• Monitor and resolve technical and sound problems 
 
EDUCATION 
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY - FT. WORTH, TEXAS 
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE in PUBLIC RELATIONS, 2006 
 
CERTIFICATES -AVID CERTIFIED, FINALCUT PRO,POWERPOINT, MICOROSOFT WORD 
COMMUNITY SERVICE - CITY OF FT. WORTH PARKS & RECREATION, FT WORTH TX. 
CAMP SMART COORDINATOR, DALLAS TX.