Jillian P Jackson
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Experience and Internships

I've done a lot of stuff - on purpose. When I selected dual majors in college, I committed to gaining as much knowledge in those areas as I could. Below are the positions I have held in the past, and the skills I gained from each learning opportunity.

Ibis Communications, Inc.
2008-2009
  • Created, negotiated, purchased and executed client Media Plans by budget or volume
  • Responded to and managed Client requests for creative services
  • Tracked and reported on client budgets for creative services
  • Maintained digital, paper, and binder files for each client or project
  • Managed creative services and projects for 2009 Nashville ADDY Awards
Jo-An Fabric and Crafts
2007-2008
  • Earned 6 awards for excellent customer service both in person and over the phone
  • Executed guest purchase orders through internal warehousing system
  • Ran cash register, Stocked merchandise, Handled boxes up to 50lb in receiving area
Downtown Lexington Corporation
2007-2008
  • Produced the e-newsletter each Monday and Thursday, received by over 600 individuals
  • Produced 2007 Annual Report - the organization's main marketing piece
  • Wrote articles for two quarterly inserts in Business Lexington, part of a 130,000 circ.
  • Wrote an article to be printed in the April-June issue of TravelHost of the Bluegrass
  • Event prep for Awards Presentations, Christmas Parade and 2007 Annual Meeting
Internship
Smiley Pete Publishing
2007 
  • Edited stories for:  Readability, Grammar, Spelling, Source Accuracy
  • Wrote five articles about area residents and businesses, published through January 2008
  • Built a reputation for attention to detail, enthusiasm and strong work ethic 
Martin Management Group
2005-2006
  • Maintained & archived nearly $8 million yearly marketing budget for 18 auto dealerships
  • Maintained monthly spending budget and process invoices for all dealerships
  • Maintained tear sheets for each dealership, including competition in each market area
  • Assisted with promotion activities as needed
  • Executed special projects for top company executives as needed
  • Built & maintained relationships with our vendors (uniforms, printing, advertising, etc.) 
WKU College Heights Herald Copy Editing Staff
2005
  • Edited stories for:  Readability, Grammar, Spelling, Source Accuracy
  • Built a reputation for attention to detail, enthusiasm and strong work ethic
 
Internship
KY Department of Tourism
2004
  • Assisted with graphic design for the Great Getaway Guide
  • Wrote editorial copy for the Great Getaway Guide
  • Researched vacation activities and attractions for the Great Getaway Guide
  • Gathered & sorted slides & new pictures for state tourism archives 
WKU School of Journalism & Broadcasting Mac Lab
2003-2004
  • Maintained an open computer lab for all Broadcasting, Advertising and PR students
  • Assisted students in using Microsoft Suite & Adobe Design Suite tools when needed
  • Converted student projects from Quark Xpress 4 to the newly-integrated Adobe InDesign
  • Assisted students working through technical problems in class projects as needed
  • Maintained Laser color printer, B&W printer and digital projector for student use 
WKU College Heights Herald Advertising Staff
2002-2003
  • Sold advertising space to supply editorial budget in WKU Herald
  • Sold ad contracts as well as special sections, hitting deadlines twice per week
  • Collaborated with creative staff to create new and effective ads
  • Attracted new contacts and clients through cold-calling
  • Restored relationship between WKU Herald and past clients 
Internship
KY Chamber of Commerce
2001
  • Coordinated logistics for the 2001-2002 school year of KY Learning Talks
  • Executed mass mailings for event sponsorships 
  • Compiled survey data for KY Quality Council
 
 

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