Jade L.

Childs
Current Address: 3600 Hewitt St  Greensboro, NC 27407
Permanent Address: 2008 Big Falls Dr  Wendell, NC 27519
(919) 675-5584  jchilds092@gmail.com

EDUCATION
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Expected December 2020 Greensboro, NC
Bachelor of Science in Journalism & Mass Communication: Public Relations; 3.5/4.0 GPA

Relevant Coursework: Public Relations Writing, Communication Law & Ethics, Digital Communications, Editing for Print &
Online Media, Introduction to Multi-Media, Interpersonal Communication, Principles of Management

SKILLS AND SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES

Audacity  Adobe Suites  Analytical Thinking Business Storytelling Canva Cision Media Relations Social Media Strategic
Planning Crisis Management

WORK & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Sept.2020 – Current Kane Communications Group Milwaukee, WI
Brand Reputation Management Intern
 Drafting press materials
 Building and maintaining media lists/conduct media outreach

Jun.2020 – Sept. 2020 T-Mobile Corporate Communications Seattle, WA

Brand Reputation Management Intern
 Collaborating with executive team to support content development, brand awareness, and visibility.
 Writing and editing articles, news releases, Q&As and newsroom posts.
 Research and update media and influencer lists.
Summer 2019 NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Asheboro, NC
Marketing/Public Relations Intern
 Successfully established and executed a crisis communication strategy while managing media relations during an
emergency event.
 Worked closely with a variety of teams to develop communications, events, and stories that increased social media
engagement and raise awareness of educational and conservation programs.
 Wrote press releases and new stories pitched ideas to media and compiled research and reports.

2018 - 2020 North Carolina A&T University Presents: Aggie News & Views Greensboro, NC
Producer/News Anchor
Student-produced newscast.
 Utilized our new platform as a forum for the student body to learn, express themselves and offer support.
 Actively promoted the need to vote in 2018 Midterm Elections and covered stories on student Involvement during election
season.
ACTIVITIES & HONORS
Chancellors List  Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Scholarship Recipient  2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 Scholar 
National Association of Black Journalists  Public Relations Student Society of America  Tau Sigma National Honors Society 
 100 Collegiate Women