Public Relations Executive

ZAIRE HAGANS-JACKSON

Newark, New Jersey Hampton, Virginia

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STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS STUDENT

Resilient, determined, and self-driven communications and entrepreneurship student possessing seasoned leadership and problem-solving skills, looking to gain entry-mid level experience and meaningful opportunities to challenge and advance skills in Communications focusing on: Media Strategy, Public Relation and Influencer Marketing, Event Planning, and Crisis EDUCATION

● Bachelor of Arts Candidate in Strategic Communications, 2020 Hampton University, Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications, Hampton, Virginia

● San Diego State University, Glen M. Broom Center for Professional Development in Public Relations, Broom Fellow, San Diego, California

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Wetherly Group, Fashion Public Relations Intern, New York, New York, June-August 2018

● Hand-selected influencers to pitch to clients aiding in influencer marketing, challenged with the task of diversifying various partnerships between brands and influencers

● Organized and consistently updated master list of over 1,600 male and female influencers, managing highly sensitive information

● Developed press clippings, pitches and releases for brand launches and any other important news updates for clients, and managed Excel, Fashion GPS, People Maps, Fohr Card and Microsoft Office daily

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

● Her Campus, Contributing Writer/ Digital Media Manager, Selected to feature in the cumulative Her Campus Special Edition Collegiate Article of 2018 showcased on the main page of HC website, 2016-17

● National Council of Negro Women, Executive Board, Chair Press and Publicity, 2017-18

● Campus Curlz, Community Service Executive Board, 2018 Miss Campus Curlz, 2017-19

● ONYX 11 Community Service Committee, 2017-19

● Student Government Association, Student Activities Executive Board, Academic Affairs Executive Board, SGA Representative for Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications, 1st bill written passed, 2018-19

● Breaking the Cycle, Public Relations Director, 2018-19

● Blog/ Magazine/Movement Dose of Nectar, CEO and Communications Director, 2018-Present

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Child Volunteer at Transitions Family Development Center (Weekly), 2017-19 Boys and Girls Club of the Virginia Peninsula Mentor (Weekly), 2018-19 Volunteer at Eva C Mitchell Elementary (Weekly), 2016-18

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