SUMMARY
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. Effective researcher and interviewer. Exceptional verbal and written
communication skills.
. Experience in editing, writing articles, essays, proofreading, and
research reports.
. Detailed Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrelljenkins
. Computer Skills: WordPress, Photoshop, Word Perfect, Adobe Acrobat,
Microsoft Excel: efficiency score of 97%, Word: efficiency score of
98%, Data Entry: 99% accuracy and PowerPoint
. Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram,
Newsvine and MySpace
EDUCATION
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2008 The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
Bachelor of Arts of English with a concentration in Rhetoric & Writing.
EXPERIENCE
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2012 - 2013 Dresses for Haiti
New York, NY
Head of Social Media & Communications
. Creates blog posts focusing on Haitian news, history, arts and
culture.
. Researches social media platforms as well as Haitian topics.
. Establishes connections with potential organizations and guest
bloggers.
. Successfully acquired credibility to be added to partner's Haitian non-
profit organization humanitarian database.
. Maintains a strong social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, and
flagship website.
2012 MouthtoEars.com
Los Angeles, CA
Contributing Writer/Blogger
. Served as the lead sports writer.
. Researched and composed stories and updates about trending celebrity
news.
. Submitted daily social media posts including flagship website
information.
2012 - 2013 Whole Foods
Charlotte, NC/Philadelphia, PA
Seafood Team Member
. Provides exceptional customer service.
. Adheres to all Food Safety and Sanitation guidelines, and preparation
method as per company policy.
. Rotate stock properly in Seafood & Seafood cases.
. Prepares specialty merchandise i.e. Oven Ready products, and Cured
Seafood's.
. Follows established weights and measures procedures.
. Explains and demonstrates various cooking techniques to customer.
2011 CORE Scholars
Philadelphia, PA
Creative & Development Intern
. Performed administrative tasks such as gathering company/foundation
information, summarizing long articles for Executive Director, filling
out registration forms and letters of inquiry.
. Consistently posted resources for students including financial aid
info and tips, scholarship deadlines, and notifications for events on
official website as well as social media platforms.
. Composed press releases and response articles on blog page. Gathered
topics and educational information to be submitted for the monthly
newsletter.