Janessa Brickman

18015 Hunt Rd Strongsville, OH 44136 Ÿ (440)-596-8930 Ÿ jbrickman18@jcu.edu Ÿ janessabrickman.weebly.com

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EDUCATION
John Carroll University University Heights, Ohio
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences May 2018
Major: Communication, Integrated Marketing Track
Minor: Theology
GPA 3.93, Dean’s List
Lambda Pi Eta: National Communication Honor Society
Alpha Sigma Nu: Jesuit Honor Society
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fahlgren Mortine Cleveland, Ohio
Marketing and Communication Client Engagement Intern January 2018-Present
• Serve on six client accounts to aid in media relations and social media strategy
• Build regional and national media lists, blogger lists, and pitch calendars for broadcast and print
• Conduct social media audits and create content calendars that are implemented using Sprout Social
John Carroll University Tim Russert Department of Communication University Heights, Ohio
Real World Russerts Program Developer/Intern September 2016-Present
• Create fact sheets, marketing collateral, and other digital and print materials to promote department/events
• Develop workshops for cohort group of 25 students to learn professional skills needed for internships
• Execute department events including an agency crawl, career fair, and networking sessions with outside
companies through coordinating logistics, creating marketing, and performing administrative tasks
The Up Side of Downs Independence, Ohio
Special Events and Marketing Intern January 2017-May 2017
• Create social media planning calendar for Dinner, Dance, and Raffle 2017 event
• Solicit and track material or monetary donations for event’s raffle baskets
• Work with Special Events Coordinator to coordinate event logistics and procure and organize supplies
The Prodigal Father Productions Cleveland, Ohio
Marketing Volunteer January 2016-August 2017
• Update website and format weekly blog posts through WordPress
• Design media kit for future distribution to members of media for promotional use
• Research potential in iTunes and Amazon markets for future sales of music, books, and other products
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LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
John Carroll University Office of Student Engagement University Heights, Ohio
Orientation Leader May-August 2016/2017
• Communicate University mission and identity to incoming students and families
• Advise students in academic and personal planning for their college years and beyond
• Lead large and small group team building exercises and activities promoting community bond
Chi Omega Fraternity University Heights, Ohio
President/Personnel Chair September 2015-Present
• Oversee executive board and chapter operations and programming
• Address chapter and member issues through creating solutions that fit collective or individual needs
• Create a fun and friendly environment through programming that fosters sisterhood
Arrupe Scholars Program August 2014-Present
• Demonstrate commitment to social justice grounded in engagement with individuals facing injustice
• Coordinate events for social justice issues such as food drive, hunger banquet, and Fatima 5k Run
• Implement advocacy project focused on integrating individuals with developmental disabilities in the
workforce
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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Immersion Experience Louisville, Kentucky
John Carroll University March 2017
• Teach English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to refugees at Catholic Charities Center
• Explore path refugee takes from arrival in Louisville to thriving and receiving jobs