John Thomas Jardin

jardinjt@gmail.com
(404) 783-0238

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

The University of Georgia, Athens, GA Expected May 2021
 Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations - Theatre and English Minor - GPA: 3.96/4.0
 Honors and Certifications: Presidential Scholar, Deans List, Zell Miller Scholar
Lancaster University, Lancaster, England, United Kingdom Sep. 2018 – Dec. 2018
 International Exchange Student - GPA: 4.0/4.0
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
The New York Times, EDU Growth Intern, New York, NY Jun. 2019 – Aug. 2019
 Aided the execution and development of ongoing marketing campaigns such as back to school, finals, and graduation
targeted at 18-24 YO demographic (students) in partnership with audience insights group (AIG), creative, design, and media
 Took ownership of desk and cultural research by studying industry trends and consumer behavior of Generation Z in order
to recommend new avenues to reach 18-24 year olds through organic viral loops
 Recommended three fully vetted referral program plans to key stakeholders across the Growth and Brand mission teams,
based on findings from cultural, audience, and industry research
 Led a team through ideation of a newsroom facing prototype to assist journalists in tracking edits made to published stories
as well as created the marketing plan for its rollout; presented and demoed our prototype to employees across The New
York Times newsroom and business
ACT Executive Campaign, Communications and Social Media Director, Athens, GA Jan. 2019 – Mar. 2019
 Managed and directed a team of three dedicated individuals in drafting, editing, and publishing all communications for the
campaign’s digital marketing and social branding
 Led and facilitated the brainstorming, creation, and publishing of original and tactful media content onto Facebook,
Instagram, and Twitter amassing a cross-platform social media following which successfully cultivated student engagement
Cox Enterprises, Wellness Benefits Intern, Atlanta, GA May 2018 – Sep. 2018
 Led and organized the launch of the inaugural Cox Virtual 5K while managing race registration, communication, and
material distribution for over 850 participants across the United States, Ontario, and Puerto Rico
 Redesigned and launched a national, month-long mindfulness challenge built to encourage employees to engage in activities
sharpening mindfulness foundations, focus, energy, and balance
 Created and launched an online platform using WeSpire software to engage employees in interactive wellness content and
campaigns in conjunction with the diversity and inclusion, conservation, and volunteer departments
 Maintained the nationwide directory of Wellness Ambassadors and facilitated various campus wellness events such as the
Cox 5K, Wellness and Safety Week, the Cox Employee Relief Fund, mental health initiatives, the Cox Farmer’s Market,
health screenings, open enrollment, LTD and COBRA administration, and diabetes management programs
Believe Executive Campaign, Social Media Director, Athens, GA Jan. 2018 – Mar. 2018
 Wrote and edited all print materials including captions, platform points, mission statements, and candidate/campaign
declarations for UGA’s Believe campaign running for the Student Government Association’s executive seats
 Created and facilitated extensive, minute-by-minute social media calendars and strategized daily across digital platforms
including Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, and Twitter in order to connect the campaign to the student body
Turner, Culture and Engagement Intern, Atlanta, GA Jun. 2017 – Jul. 2017
 Organized and facilitated events across all of Turner’s brands including Make You Matter Week, Corporate Athlete, Turner
Voices Youth Media Institute, Turner Voices Intern Celebration, Turner Volunteer Day, and Girls Who Code
 Collaborated with a local homeless shelter, HOPE Atlanta, and organized a school-supplies drive, stuffing backpacks
alongside Turner’s entire Atlanta-campus human resources team; delivered the backpacks to Atlanta’s homeless youth
CAMPUS/COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
UGA LGBT Resource Center, Student Ambassador, Athens, GA May 2019 – Present
 Founder and organizer of the Queer Book Club with the mission of creating a marketplace of queer literary idea sharing
 Plan and facilitate on-campus events to engage queer and straight students in education, advocacy, and service
Student Government Association’s First Year Programs, First Year Forum Peer Leader, Athens, GA Aug. 2017 – Present
 Serve as a peer leader/mentor to a group of 13 freshmen in order to engage them in service on-campus and in Athens
SPECIAL SKILLS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Certifications: LGBT Safe Space, InDesign Essentials, Photoshop Essentials: The Basics
Volunteerism: Morningside of Athens Assisted Living Facility, Project Safe, Athens PB&J