Jazzmond Ward-Opie
jazopie@gmail.com | 434-981-2324 | 2251 Sherman Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
Education
Bachelors of Arts
STRATEGIC, LEGAL &
MANAGEMENT
COMMUNICATIONS
Howard University
WASHINGTON, DC
Graduation Date: May 2017
Concentration: Public Relations
Minor: Sociology
Key Skills
Media Relations
Social Media Management
Email Communications
Project Management
Promotional Campaigns
Research
AP Style
Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Creative Suite
Working Knowledge
Windows and Mac operating
systems
Affiliations
Fundraising Co-Chair
Public Relations Student Society
of America, D. Parke Gibson
Chapter
Press Secretary
Howard University Student
Association (HUSA)
Social Media Coordinator
Cathy Hughes School of
Communications Student Council
Thank you for considering me.
Experience
BRANDING, MARKETING, AND COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND
WASHINGTON, DC (FEB - MAY 2017)
Support the implementation and promotion of 11 UNCF special events including building and
maintaining media lists and assisting with research
Work with Ashlei Stevens to manage requests for employee meetings and facilitate all set up
material
Draft and edit press/post releases
Assist with coordination of presentations, talking points, and briefing materials
PRESS SECRETARY
HOWARD UNIVERSITY STUDENT ASSOCIATION
WASHINGTON, DC (JULY 2016 - MAY 2017)
Liaise between campus and external media outlets
Work directly with the HUSA directors and Chief of Staff to assist in the promotion and
marketing of association activities, events, and platform initiatives
Write and edit copy for a variety of press materials including press releases and official
statements
Perform ongoing media monitoring of student government stories and provide weekly
summary reports
ASSISTANT ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
CAPCOMM LAB THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE*
WASHINGTON, DC (AUG 2016 - DEC 2016)
Assisted account executive and team in developing a strategic communications plan for The
National Weather Services Beat the Heat campaign
Oversaw writing and editing the clients new social media manual including guidelines and
best practices for growth and brand visibility
Conducted research to identify the clients needs and expectations
Participated in project presentations, brainstorms, and status meetings with client
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
CATHY HUGHES SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS STUDENT COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, DC (AUG 2015 - MAY 2016)
Spearheaded social media campaign across multiple platforms as part of Councils ongoing
engagement initiative
Managed day-to-day execution of social media messaging, publishing original, relevant content
3-6 times daily
Monitored and analyzed social trends and prepared monthly reports for Executive Board
FRONT OFFICE ASSISTANT
CAMP FRIENDSHIP
PALMYRA, VA (MAY 2014 - SEPT 2014)
Provided 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
*Indicates work done for course credit