JOCELYN RENEE` NICHOLS

***** ***** **** ( Houston, Texas 77062 ( Cell: 832-***-**** (

abji6m@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER TARGET: FASHION ASSISTANT

Driven professional and avid fashionista who believes that clothing paints

the art canvas that is the body. Possesses strong oral and written

communications skills. Stays on top of the latest trends in the fashion

industry. Desires to fuse broad background in Public Relations and Event

Planning together with love for Fashion.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

. Passionate about the world of fashion

. Writes articles for Houston Chronicle, Pasadena Citizen and South Belt-

Ellington Leader

. Strong negotiation skills

. Comfortable working independently

. Experience planning small and large events from start to finish

. Prioritizes and multi- tasks in demanding situations while paying

attention to detail

. Creative and imaginative

. Able to effectively communicate with management, associates and clients

. Excellent project, time- management and problem solving skills

. Learns quickly and accepts challenges as opportunities

. Computer Software: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, Data

Entry, 50 WPM, Internet proficient, familiarity in Adobe InDesign CS2,

CS3 and Adobe Photoshop

WORK EXPERIENCE

Communications Assistant - Pasadena Independent School District, Pasadena,

Texas, August 2008 -Present

. Creates copy and themes for various marketing materials within the

Communications department that are distributed throughout the district,

community and local businesses.

. Meets rigorous deadlines for articles, publications and projects on a

daily basis.

. Plays key role in organizing Pasadena ISD's award- winning Dancing With

the Principals fundraiser garnering over $60,000 in donations.

. Won the Texas School Public Relations Crystal Commendation award for

the Foundation Special Event/ Celebration category.

. Successfully orchestrated Pasadena ISD's first New Teacher Welcome.

. Cultivates new relationships and fosters existing ones with

administrators, educators, local media and the community.

. Plans and coordinates events that center students, alumni and the

community around district goals.

. Editor of the district's Partners in Pasadena magazine.

. Provides consistent communication and clear instructions to volunteers

to ensure successful events and fundraisers.

Event Planner Assistant - The Party Architects, Houston, Texas, May 2008-

Present

. Proven track record of bringing creative, out- of- the box ideas into

fruition.

. Oversees personalized team of vendors such as florists, graphic

designers, photographers and caterers.

. Produces detailed reports to document fundraising activity and

contributions.

. Liaisons with vendors on behalf of clients.

. Advises clients on set up options to find the right product, look and

price for the occasion.

JOCELYN RENEE` NICHOLS

Public Relations Specialist- Accor North America, Carrollton, Texas,

January - December 2007

Increased media coverage by 38 percent writing and distributing press

releases using Vocus.

. Wrote copy and travel pieces for Motel 6 website.

. Recorded and responded to press inquiries and crisis calls.

Public Affairs Intern- Port of Houston Authority, Houston, Texas May 2005-

August 2005

. Wrote for bi-monthly Port of Houston Magazine.

. Wrote for monthly Port Report newsletter.

. Provided support during special events.

EDUCATION

B.A., Journalism- Public Relations; Minor: Spanish

University of North Texas, December 2007

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