Jessica Hickerson

jessjhick@gmail.com
http://lnkd.in/jnzY4M
(410) 340-7452




RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
(2011 Present) Residence Hall Director, Manchester University, N. Manchester, IN
Author, edit and proofread detailed duty, weekly, and monthly reports,
incident reports, and training information
Prepare regular presentations on a deadline
Professionally and effectively handle interpersonal conflicts
Edit and approve student-written incident reports to ensure compliance
with university format and improve clarity, sequencing, and grammar
Continuously update Residential Life information on webpage, campus
intranet, and inter-campus publicity
Update Residential Life social media pages such as Facebook, Twitter

(January 2011) Intern, News-J ournal, North Manchester, IN
Wrote stories as assigned by managing editor on a deadline
Interviewed and photographed personnel and events on-location
Composed viable story copy from news releases
Typeset information into the proper style and form
Assisted marketing department to add new advertising contracts
Filed past issues into archives

(2007 2011) Staff Writer and Co-Editor, The Oak Leaves, Manchester University, IN
Wrote assigned articles with minimum word counts on deadline
Delegated article and photography assignments to staff writers and
photographers
Edited staff-writers articles to correct grammar, ensure factual
information, and improve clarity in a timely manner and under pressure
Planned article assignments and publication themes prior to production
Applied Associated Press style
Composed and produced newspaper on a weekly deadline using Adobe
InDesign and PhotoShop

(2008 2011) Student Director, Office of Volunteer Services (OVS), Manchester Uni, IN
Utilized Adobe Contribute to update the OVS website on a weekly basis
Compiled and distributed monthly newsletter to students and faculty
describing volunteer opportunities and community events
Served as liaison to Public Relations department concerning OVS-
sponsored events

(Summer 2009) Summer Associate, AmeriCorps *VISTA, Indianapolis/N. Manchester, IN
Compiled volunteer database through gathering field demographics of
over 25 volunteer sites in close proximity of North Manchester, Indiana
Represented OVS during Advising and Registration days for new students
Served as liaison between Manchester University and Indiana Campus
Compact
EDUCATION Manchester University, 2007-2011
Bachelor of Science
Major: English, concentration in writing
Minor: Journalism and Communications Studies

SKILLS
Strong writing and editing skills; outstanding investigative and research skills; ex-
ceptional communication skills (written and verbal); excellent collaborative skills;
high level of professional initiative and output; strong attention to detail; strong
problem solving; work well under pressure and deadlines; able to multitask; abil-
ity to prioritize many projects; knowledge of Microsoft Office suite; efficient in
Adobe InDesign, PhotoShop and Premiere; photography and videography

HONORS
Hall Director of the Year (2012)
Outstanding Student Leader Award (2011)
Resident Assistant of the Year (2010)
Indiana Collegiate Press Association for exemplary photojournalism, news photo
(2010)
Indiana Collegiate Press Association for exemplary writing, opinion and column
(2008, 2010)


REFERENCES
Allen J. Thomas Machielson
Director of Residential Life
ajmachielson@manchester.edu
(260) 982-5052

Eric Christiansen
Managing Editor, The News-Journal
(260) 578-3083

Dr. Katharine Ings
Associate Prof. of English, Advisor, The Oak Leaves
knings@manchester.edu
(260) 982-5386

Carole Miller-Patrick
Coordinator, Center for Service Opportunity
cmmiller@manchester.edu
(260) 982-5721