High School Sales

Jasmyne M. McDonald

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Evanston Illinois 60201 708-***-****

EDUCATION:

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY: SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION, Evanston, Illinois

Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies Degree, June 2012

RELEVANT COURSEWORK: Theories of Persuasion, Theories of Argumentation, Public Speaking, Introduction to 21st Century

Media, Theories of Mediated Communication, Practicum in Communication Studies

HONORS:

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholar (2008-present) Bob Cooper AT&T Community Network Scholar (2008-2009)

INROADS Scholar (2008-present) National Achievement Scholar (2008)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

National Association of Black Journalists, National Chapter and Northwestern Chapter 1/2008-present

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Web Editor Internship, Chicago Machine, Chicago, IL Spring 2009-present

-Brainstorming new ways to draw in new users, increase sales, and establish a consistent fan base

-Implementing a new website containing user interactive material

Research Assistant, African-American Studies Department, Evanston, IL Winter 2009-Present

-Coding research data from interview transcripts for Dr. Celeste M. Watkins-Hayes (Professor of African American Studies and

Sociology) AIDS/HIV “Sister to Sister” Project by writing summaries and compounding data

-Researching and organizing resources, multimedia content, publications, books, contacts, institutions, data, references, meetings,

teaching materials, and events; Creating a new system for communication and storing information

Web Editor Internship, Walther Lutheran High School, Melrose Park, IL Fall 2007-Spring 2008

-Frequently updated school events, athletic records, and photos by creating new sections of website and adding multimedia content

-Revamped the student projects and devotions area of website that could be carried into the future as a template for future additions

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:

Dean’s Advisory Council, School of Communication, Evanston, IL Fall 2008-present

-Serving as the only freshmen representation on the board, voicing new student issues to the Dean of School of Communication

-Co-chair of a new alumni connections committee that arranges visits for alumni to return to campus and talk with students

-Allotting money to student groups through a $49,000 budget

African American Student Affairs, Freshmen Activities Board, Evanston, IL Fall 2008-present

-As the co-chair of the Community Service and Outreach Committee, leading meetings and directing projects

-Arranging philanthropic events including sending cards to nursing homes, blanket drives and raising funds for a well in Africa

-Promoting awareness of campus issues through programming, public announcements, and gatherings

Northwestern Ambassadors, Student Admissions Council, Evanston, IL Fall 2008-present

-Communicate with prospective students, answer admissions questions, and encourage students to visit campus

-Participate in student-recruiting events in campus & raise awareness of the opportunities at Northwestern in minority communities

OASIS (Organized Action by Students Invested in Society), Northwestern University, Evanston, IL Spring 2009-present

-As Co-Chair of the Events Committee, organizing events that will promote community involvement on campus

-Inviting speakers and professionals in the non-profit sector to discuss service and its impact with potential career options

Freshmen Emerging Leaders Program, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL Winter 2009

-Engaging in leadership building activities and simulation exercises to develop strong values and practices to incorporate into

leadership experiences and producing a group project for the culmination of the program

PHILANTHROPIC EXPERIENCE:

Books and Breakfast Program with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated 9/2008-present

Boy’s and Girl’s Club Dinner Dance Fundraiser 1/2007-3/2008

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Circulation and Children’s Programs, Hillside Public Library 3/2008-9/2008

Pre-school Programming Teacher, Eisenhower Community Center, Memorial Park District 6/2004-9/2008

PUBLICATIONS:

“The Real World Challenge” Voices of the Future, July 2007

The Daily Northwestern, “Norris to Get Studio for A Cappella Groups Use” (2/9/09), “New Mock Trial Coaches Bring Team

to No. 4”(2/19/09), “Studio 22 Brings local film to NU” (3/5/09) Sex Week Magazine, “Is Age Nothing But a Number?”

(4/13/2009), “Kiss my Avatar” (4/13/2009)

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS:

Interfaith Living-Learning Community, House on the Rock

SKILLS: Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Explorer, DreamWeaver, Micorsoft Moviemaker, Adobe

Photoshop, PageMaker, InDesign, and Acrobat; Photography

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