Communications Specialist

JAHWON ELVIN CORBETT

Washington, DC

Phone: 202-***-****

Email: *************@*****.***

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jelvincorbett

Portfolio: https://shorturl.at/KdAwZ

Citizenship: U.S.

Clearance: None

Veterans Preference: None

SUMMARY

Communications and research professional with 8 years of experience supporting nonprofits, educational institutions, and international organizations. Skilled in writing, editing, content development, crisis communication, public affairs support, digital communications, policy-oriented research assistance, and stakeholder engagement. Brings strong international experience, cross-cultural communication skills, and proven excellence in delivering clear, accurate, and high-impact written products.

CORE SKILLS

Writing and Editing; Grant Support; Public Affairs; Research and Analysis; Briefing Materials; Stakeholder Communication; Crisis Communication; Social Media Management; Media Relations; Event Support; Copyediting; WordPress; CMS; Adobe Creative Suite; Canva; Google Analytics; Microsoft Office; Google Workspace.

EXPERIENCE

Communications Coordinator

Kaiwen Academy — Beijing, China

September 2022 – May 2024 40 hrs/week

● Produced written and visual content for WeChat, Weibo, and Douyin platforms.

● Developed crisis communication protocols and coordinated internal messaging during COVID-related disruptions.

● Trained administrative staff in digital communication standards, messaging consistency, and media literacy.

● Wrote and updated website content; managed CMS pages; improved SEO and search visibility.

● Created communication calendars aligned with school leadership needs and government guidelines.

Communications Associate

National Committee on United States–China Relations — Beijing, China August 2020 – July 2022 40 hrs/week

● Drafted bilingual (English/Chinese) press releases, newsletters, and public statements.

● Prepared briefing documents, talking points, and event summaries for diplomatic and academic stakeholders.

● Conducted daily media monitoring on U.S.–China relations; produced analytical summaries for leadership.

● Supported public affairs strategy through targeted outreach and digital content development.

● Ensured accuracy and message consistency across organizational communication channels.

Public Relations Assistant

English First — Beijing, China

September 2018 – April 2020 40 hrs/week

● Drafted newsletters, press releases, and promotional materials supporting ESL programs.

● Coordinated messaging between marketing, academic, and government relations teams.

● Supported crisis communication efforts during COVID-related closures.

● Produced social media content and supported community engagement initiatives.

● Built and maintained relationships with reporters from major English-language and Chinese media outlets.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in English

University of the District of Columbia, 2018

CERTIFICATIONS

UC Copyediting Certificate — University of California (2022) Writing for Media — Cambridge University (2021)

Transmedia Storytelling — University of New South Wales (2023) TECHNICAL SKILLS

WordPress; CMS; Adobe Creative Suite; Canva; Google Analytics; HubSpot; Mailchimp; Microsoft Office; Google Workspace.

LANGUAGES

English (Native)

Chinese (Conversational)

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