ABOUT
Hello, my name is Aniya Kinnion. I am a native of Birmingham, Alabama. I serve as Project Manager in the Public Information Office for the Birmingham City Council. I have a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Additionally, I have obtained an Associate's degree and certifications in Media Production from Lawson State Community College.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
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Microsoft Office Certified
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Mass Communication
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Digital Photography
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Public Speaking
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Film/Video Production
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Editing
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Graphic Design
WORK EXPERIENCE
2025 - Present
Project Manager - Public Information Office
Birmingham City Council
Birmingham, Alabama
2024 - 2025
AmeriCorps VISTA - Public Information Office
Birmingham City Council
Birmingham, Alabama
2023 - 2024
AmeriCorps VISTA - Communications Coordinator
Growing Kings
Birmingham, Alabama
2023
Intern Reporter
Alabama Public Radio
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
2021 - 2022
Federal Work Study Student - Media Production/RTV
Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, Alabama
EDUCATION
December 2025
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
Birmingham, Alabama
May 2023
Lawson State Community College
Associate's Degree in Applied Science in Media Production
Short-Term Certificate in Media Production
Certificate in Media Production with Distinction
Birmingham, Alabama
May 2019
Wenonah High School
High School Diploma with a Career Technical Education Endorsement
Birmingham, Alabama
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Sidewalk Film Festival 2022 Official Selection
Short Film Title: Who Am I Called to Be
Creator, Director, & Producer
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK)
Member, 2022 - Present
The Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement (SCLA)
Member, 2023 - Present
The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)
Member, 2023 - Present
Alabama Arise
Member, 2025 - Present
CONTACT
P. 205-441-4787