Jazzmond Ward-Opie

jazopie@gmail.com | 434-981-2324 |

Education Experience
Bachelor of Arts BRANDING, MARKETING, AND COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
STRATEGIC, LEGAL & UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND (UNCF)
MANAGEMENT WASHINGTON, DC (FEB 2017 - MAY 2017)
COMMUNICATIONS Supported the implementation and promotion of 11 UNCF special fundraising events including
Howard University building and maintaining media lists to pitch to reporters
WASHINGTON, DC Conducted online research on various topics and influential people
Graduation Date: May 2017 Collaborated with Social Media Manager to create tweets for UNCF and CEO/Presidents Twitter
(Cum Laude) accounts
Concentration: Public Relations Drafted press/post releases to announce fundraising events and outcomes
Minor: Sociology Assisted with development of presentations, talking points, and briefing materials

PRESS SECRETARY
Key Skills HOWARD UNIVERSITY STUDENT ASSOCIATION (HUSA)
WASHINGTON, DC (JULY 2016 - MAY 2017)
Media Relations Liaised between campus and external media outlets for feature stories and statements
Social Media Management Worked directly with the HUSA directors and Chief of Staff to assist in the promotion and
Media Relations marketing of association activities, events, and platform initiatives
Email Communications Wrote and copy edited for a variety of press materials including press releases and official
Project Management statements
Promotional Campaigns Performed ongoing media monitoring of student government stories and provided weekly
Research summary reports
AP Style
Microsoft Office Suite ASSISTANT ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Adobe Creative Suite CAPCOMM LAB THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE*
Working Knowledge WASHINGTON, DC (AUG 2016 - DEC 2016)
Windows and Mac operating Assisted account executive and delegated work for a team of 6 in developing a strategic
systems communications plan for The National Weather Services Beat the Heat campaign
Oversaw writing and editing the clients new research handbook including guidelines and best
practices to increase growth and brand visibility by 15%
Conducted market research to identify the clients needs and expectations
Participated by taking minutes in project presentations, brainstorms, and status meetings with
Affiliations client
Fundraising Co-Chair
Public Relations Student Society SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
of America, D. Parke Gibson CATHY HUGHES SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS STUDENT COUNCIL
Chapter WASHINGTON, DC (AUG 2015 - MAY 2016)
Spearheaded social media campaign across multiple platforms (Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter)
Press Secretary as part of Councils ongoing engagement initiative
Howard University Student Managed day-to-day execution of social media messaging, publishing original, relevant content 3-6
Association (HUSA) times daily
Monitored and analyzed social trends and prepared monthly reports for Executive Board
Social Media Coordinator
Cathy Hughes School of
Communications Student Council
FRONT OFFICE ASSISTANT
CAMP FRIENDSHIP
PALMYRA, VA (MAY 2014 - SEPT 2014)
Provided deadline driven administrative support to office staff and team members
Assisted with coordination of direct mail campaign and preparing other marketing materials
Ordered office supplies, maintained inventory, performed filing and scheduled meetings
Thank you for considering me. Assisted with travel planning and support of team members and campers.

*Indicates work done for course credit