DAIJA JONES
St Louis, MO ***** • 404-***-**** • ********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Dynamic professional at The Black Repertory Company, adept in strategic thinking and problem-solving aptitude. Proficiency in roles requiring adaptability, from marketing assistant to community arts fellow, enhancing brand awareness and educational engagement. Skilled in Canva and team collaboration, delivering projects with precision and creativity.
Skills
• Strategic Thinking
• Classroom leadership
• Written and oral report creation
• Nonprofit Administration
• Student chaperoning
• Lesson Planning
• Class Instruction
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Problem-Solving
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Problem-solving abilities
• Multitasking
• Reliability
• Organizational Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Team building
• Task Prioritization
Proficiency in Canva, Google sheets, Word,
Ovationtix, Google docs.
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• Written Communication
• Problem-solving aptitude
Work History
Americorps Community Arts Fellow, 01/2024 to Current The Black Repertory Company – St Louis, MO
Networked and built strong presence with peers to facilitate professional relationships for educational/community engagement.
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• Collaborated with team to optimize workflow and achieve objectives. Demonstrated collaborative qualities while managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines as box office support, educational/ community engagement assistant, marketing assistant, touring company manger, carpenter, and teaching artist.
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Marketing Assistant, 08/2022 to 12/2023
UWG Theatre Company – Carrollton, GA
• Created engaging content for Facebook and Instagram.
• Input new data, updated old records and cross-checked information to keep marketing database up-to-date.
• Updated spreadsheets with statistical, financial and non-financial information.
• Attended marketing Events which provided information for community engagement.
• Increased brand awareness by implementing targeted marketing campaigns and social media strategies.
• Proofread marketing collateral ahead of printing to eliminate errors. Amplified social media reach, creating engaging visual assets such as infographics, trailers, and videos for widespread distribution as well as creating a new video segment called “The Director's Note”.
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Boosted sales performance by assisting in the creation of persuasive marketing materials such as brochures, posters, and product sheets.
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Assisted with budget tracking and expense reporting, ensuring marketing activities remained within financial constraints.
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Food Truck Manager, 08/2018 to 08/2023
The Funnel Cake Guys – Atlanta, GA
• Optimized workflow by assigning tasks based on individual strengths and skills among the team members. Enhanced team efficiency by developing comprehensive employee schedules and providing regular performance feedback.
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Trained new staff members on company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines for smooth onboarding experiences.
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Nature Conservatory Intern, 06/2019 to 07/2019
The Nature Conservancy – Atlanta, GA
Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
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Traveled to three nature preserves in Florida and contributed to building a board walk, shed, Gazebo, pulling invasive plants, saving baby turtles, planting plants, and attending seminars and college visits.
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Gained valuable experience working within the conservation industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
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Education
Bachelor Of Fine Arts : Theatre, 12/2023
University of West Georgia - Carrollton, GA