Dahvi Walker is an emerging creative.
About Me
I am a 2022 graduate of Duke Ellington School of the Arts where I majored in Literary Media and Communications. I have interest in writing, media production, film, design and philosophy. I am currently a freshmen attending the Columbia College of Chicago. I am the recipient of the Columbia Scholar and Creatives Award scholarships.
Specialties
Creative writing
Light photo and video editing
Basic audio production
Word Processing
Rudimentary Ableton Lite Expertise
Basic premiere pro and photoshop knowledge
Basic Audacity knowledge
Basic Formatting and Word Processing
Mid -Tier Garage Band Knowledge
Canva and Celtix Use
Davinci Resolve
Education, Projects and Employment
Columbia College of Chicago
College Freshmen August 2022-present
Duke Ellington School Of the Arts
High School Senior majoring in the Literary Media and Communications Department. August 2019 to June 2022
3.1 GPA
Completed 8 art courses
The Capstone Group
The Black Experience June 2020 to Present
History Archivalist and Narrator
Audio Producer and Scriptwriter
Writopia
Comedy Writing Program-Writer March-April 2021
Created improvisational sketches
Drafted and Finalized comedic scripts
Presented work at a comedy showcase
Smoking Dogs Films
March on Washington 50th Anniversary doc
Scheduled Crew Meet Ups
Filmed wide and close up shots with a Panasonic AG-AC30
Conducted interviews on-site with march attendees
SouthWest BID
Sunday Suppers
Wrote Original poems that were featured online and in a community public art installation
Hampton University
William R Harvey Leadership Institute Summit
Awarded scholarship from Bridges Inc to attend the summit - This week-long VIRTUAL program provides future leaders the opportunity to establish a plan for after graduation through several exciting and challenging workshops.
Awarded First Place for an Outstanding Group Presentation
The Black Coalition Against COVID-19 Virtual Youth Slam
Awarded Second Place
Smithsonian Folkways DC WARDSCAPES PROJECT
Wrote and Narrated an Original Piece
Project Featured On Smithsonian Folklife website
KID VIZ Cream Cheese On That Spaghetti 2017
Songwriter and Performer
Personal Skills
Fast learner
High level of creativity
Passion for writing and music
Good communication skills