April Denise Jones
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Profile
Communications professional with four years experience in the media and
communications industries. Experienced in marketing plan development,
production coordination, event marketing, and budget management.
Education
Masters of Science, Marketing, 2010 Carey Business School, Johns
Hopkins University - Baltimore, MD
Bachelor of Arts, Communications, 2006 JHJ School of Communication,
Howard University - Washington, DC
Marketing Project Experience
Integrated Marketing Communications Plan - JHU Carey Global MBA Program:
Created media plan that included market research, budget and creative
strategic marketing, for the JHU Carey Full-Time Global MBA program
campaign.
Project Ecotone : Created a Green initiative for the Better Business Bureau
of Greater Maryland consisting of an in depth situational analysis,
marketplace analysis, and strategic plan for implementation of the proposed
initiative.
Related Experience
New Product Development & Marketing Coordinator, FOU-DRE - Washington, DC
6/10 - 12/10
. Conducted comprehensive research into the spirits market to identify
competitors and evaluate market penetration
. Collaborated with research professionals to develop surveys and
conduct focus groups
. Assisted with the development of marketing, creative, and brand
strategies
. Provided organizational support to CEO and COO as necessary
Production Coordinator, JWM PRODUCTIONS - Takoma Park, MD
6/08 - 2/10
. Assisted Sr. VP Production with management of non-fiction and
documentary based programming
. Coordinated ongoing productions' logistics, expenses, budget
reconciliations and research
. Managed the promotion of documentary films throughout festivals such
as Sundance and Tribeca
. Coordinated and promoted special projects and events such as
screenings, fundraisers and holiday galas
. Developed creative concepts to target networks' brands and
demographics
. Assisted with marketing efforts through the maintenance of company
website and project Facebook pages
Production Secretary - "He's Just Not That Into You", NEW LINE CINEMA-
Baltimore, MD 10/07 - 12/07
. Coordinated set-up, organization and breakdown of production office
. Negotiated contracts for Internet service, office furniture, and
various other vendors
. Handled distribution of all materials to cast and crew
. Coordinated with LA crew on travel and Baltimore Orientation
Writers' & Producers' Assistant - The Wire Season 5, THE WIRE PRODUCTIONS-
Baltimore, MD 1/07 - 10/07
. Edited all Season 5 scripts for grammatical and content accuracy
. Assisted HBO network publicists with set visits and promotional
interview coordination
. Coordinated the planning and execution of special projects and events
such as fundraisers and premieres
. Performed administrative duties such as managing schedules,
maintaining files, and ordering supplies
Research Assistant, RESEARCH DIRECTOR INC.- Annapolis, MD
11/06 - 1/07
. Assisted Sales Research Consultants with the creation of customized
sales presentations
. Assisted with the preparation of quarterly sales research
Skills/Associations
Computer Skills: Excel, Access, Microsoft Word, Outlook, PC & MAC
Computers
Affiliations: Dress for Success, NABFEME, PRSA
Honors/Awards: Dean's List, Golden Key Scholar