Writer, Illustrator and Communications Specialist

Jena Ball

Phone: 919-***-**** ● Email: ********@**********.***

Twitter: @JenaiaMorane ● LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenaball Websites and Writing Samples: JenaBall.com and CritterKin.com SUMMARY: Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, and produce a wide range of multimedia communication and marketing materials including: websites, videos, social media pages and campaigns, print and online articles for trade and business publications, general interest magazines, newspapers, and direct mail pieces. Experience developing, producing and teaching online classes for training purposes. Adept at collaborating in an international environment to make complex technical data and ideas accessible and easy to understand for non-technical users. EXPERIENCE

Freelance Writer, Illustrator and Educator

Research, write and produce a variety of articles, graphics and multimedia pieces (video, slideshows, PowerPoint presentation decks audio recordings, Animotos, etc.) for corporate clients and publications. Help small business professionals conceptualize and build websites. Conduct virtual author visits with schools across the U.S., working with teachers to customize and fine tune readings and creative exercises to meet the unique needs of their students. CritterKin LLC

Co-founder and Creative Director for CritterKin LLC, a children's media property using stories and project based learning to teach children emotional literacy skills. Duties include:

• Wrote and illustrated the CritterKin books series.

• Developed, produced and tested student and teacher training materials based on books

• Designed, implemented and managed print, digital and SM marketing campaigns

• Built and maintained the CritterKin websites: http://www.critterkin.com and http://notperfecthatclub.com

• Conceptualized, wrote scripts for, produced and edited videos showcasing the message and brand.

• Presented at in-person and virtual conferences.

Freelance Journalist, Syndicated Columnist

Write features for a variety of national publications including Mother Earth News, Backpacker, Cooking Light, House Beautiful, E- The Environmental Magazine, WINDS, The ACCJ Journal and Women’s Health. Syndicated columns are, “Halfway Over the Hill" and “Acquired Tastes.” Designer, Builder and Producer Immersive, 3D Learning Environments In this role, my job was to translate 2D material into compelling, interactive, story-driven, 3D environments that were not only entertaining but educational as well.

• The Karuna Initiative - National Library of Medicine: http://bit.ly/1joqFEW Designed immersive 3D educational program to educate the public about HIV/AIDS

• Bank Branch of the Future –US Bank: http://jenaball.com/?page_id=416 Built prototypes of and tested bank branches of the future

• Vet Civilian Dialogues-Intersections International: http://jenaball.com/?page_id=425 Designed, built and hosted programs for veterans and their families in 3D space

• Johns Hopkins Nursing Program - Johns Hopkins

Collaborated on designing and building 3D training simulations for nurses at Johns Hopkins

• Virtual Lean - Smith and Nephew: http://jenaball.com/?page_id=436 Built and tested manufacturing prototypes based on Lean manufacturing principles Write from the Start: http://jenaball.com/?page_id=323 Founded a firm specializing in creating marketing collateral designed to help businesses get the word out about their products and services. Clients included, Art Center College of Design, City of Hope, TELACU Industries, Inc., Glencoe McGraw-Hill, Canter and Associates, Synergy Medical Clinic, AMKEY, Inc., Ed2Go, Prancing Pixels, The Web Center, and Writers.com. Writer, Editor, Producer and Educator - SONY Corporation, Tokyo, Japan Edited and rewrote technical papers for publication in English language technical journals. Edited and rewrote instruction manuals, video and audiotape scripts, legal documents and product specifications. Authored a series of English language textbooks for use in Sony's English language schools. Designed and produced Sony's first international, in-house newsletter. Handled all personal correspondence in English for Akio Morita, the company's founder. Recorded numerous English language audio and videotapes for use with English language instruction. Education

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in English with a writing emphasis and a minor in American Studies from the University of California at Davis conferred June, 1982.

• Associate of Arts in Advertising Illustration from Pasadena City College Awards and Honors

• Graduated Suma Cum Laude

• Dean's Honor's list all years attended college

• Recipient of the Bank of America Scholarship for academic excellence for four years

• Recipient of the "Dorothy Dixon Award of Excellence" for service to my school Other Skills

• Experience with video production on TouchCast, iMovie and Camtasia

• Accomplished designer and build of websites using the WordPress platform

• Extensive experience working on social media campaigns to build brand awareness

• Computer literate with working knowledge of basic HTML, Microsoft Office applications, QuickBooks, Publisher, Adobe Photoshop and WordPress in PC and MAC formats.

• Working knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style and APA Style Book References available upon request

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