JANAE BLAKENEY

COMMUNICATIONS
SPECIALIST

CONTACT PROFILE
As a communications journalism student, I am passionate about telling compelling
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stories and informing the public about important issues. Through my coursework, I
have honed my writing and reporting skills, as well as my ability to meet deadlines. I
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am eager to continue developing my skills and exploring new areas of journalism.

Linkedin

personal website
WORK EXPERIENCE

GM Clerk March 2020- May 2020

SKILLS
Time Management Kroger
Checking Facts Stocked products using first-in, first-out rotational procedures to avoid stockpiling.
Personal Interview Strengths Assisted customers with product selection, inquiries, and order customization
Associated Press (AP) Style requests.
Monitored and maintained inventory levels to ensure adequate stock.
AP Editing Knowledge
Recommended, selected, and helped locate merchandise based on customer needs
Print Media
and desires.
Communication Skills Helped customers locate merchandise and answered questions about products.
Adobe Creative Suite (premiere
Pro, Photoshop, Audition and Receptionist/Service Ambassador May 2020-July 2020
InDesign)
Communication skills Salem Health Rehabilitation Center
Data collection
Used proper telephone etiquette, answered calls and caller questions, and
Editing transferred to proper extensions.
Delivered accurate phone messages to personnel with legibly written call-back
numbers and names.
Maintained detailed and accurate records of visitor requests and calls received.
EDUCATION
Operated a multi-line telephone system to answer incoming calls and accurately
Bachelor of Science direct callers to appropriate employees.

Mass Communication
Social Media Intern May 2022- Present

Virginia Commonwealth University

Project Discovery of Virginia
Supported day-to-day social media management by responding to direct messages,
2019-2023 comments and inquiries.
Produced content to promote product news and education.
Current GPA 3.2 Created content strategies for digital media.
Summer honors program in 2019 Prepared electronic commerce designs and prototypes.
Dean list 2 semesters Scouted relevant content, trends, and influencers and creators on social platforms.
Monitored social media platforms for engagement opportunities.

Student Reporter Jan. 2023- Present

EXTRACURRICULARS
Scholarship athlete for Women's VCU Capital News Service, Virginia Commonwealth University
Track and Field 2019-2022
As a student reporter for Capital News Service, I follow daily news headlines in Virginia.
Society of Professional Journalists
The first article was published in the Roanoke Star.
member
The second article was published in the Virginia Mercury.
The third article was published in the Roanoke Star and Virginia Mercury.