J E S S I C A F O X

5974 Blue Rock Road ! Cincinnati, OH 45247 ! (513)-608-5686 ! fox2jk@mail.uc.edu

Education

University of Cincinnati May/2015 Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Marketing Minor Public Relations Certificate

GPA: 3.9/4.0 McMicken’s Dean’s List

 

Experience

The Owens Group Cincinnati, OH SONY Pictures Intern November/2013 - Present • Organize local/regional event marketing promotions of SONY films via online research, phone public relations, and direct mailing. • Implement college level film promotions/publicity including working with university media and campus retailers. • Hosted 50+ advance screenings of films and report to the studio with screening and promotion details through written reports. • Awarded #1 in the nation for extensive film campaign/marketing strategy for the film, 22 Jump Street. • Planned, strategized, and managed budget for 30+ SONY themed events; remaining under-budget by 20% on average. • Participate in weekly conference calls with account executives to plan and implement film promotion strategies.

Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Cincinnati, OH Public Relations Director August/2014 - Present • Perform all functions relating to the handling of public relations and promotions for the student organization. • Work with media outlets to publish timely organization information, such as press releases, brochures, and other materials. • Collaborate with marketing and recruitment to develop the advertising, marketing and promotion plans. • Ensure communication strategy is consistent and reflects the student organization’s strategic vision. • Attended PRSA National Conference in Washington, D.C.

Auntie Anne’s Northgate Cincinnati, OH Assistant Manager December/2009 - Present • Hire, train, and schedule crew members, shift managers, and new management employees. • Drove sales associates to maximize annual sales/profit of store by 15% and implemented new customer loyalty program. • Implement strategic product placement and presentation efforts within the store environment, including stocking/replenishing.

merchandise, following visual merchandising guidelines, and general store housekeeping duties.

University  of  Cincinnati,  Blue Ash, OH Student Ambassador September/2012 - May/2013 • Facilitated and guided informational campus tours to prospective students and their families to successfully promote the campus. • Served as the face of the student body and actively engaged in ongoing college events and programs on campus. • Staffed the welcome desk 4.5 hours/week to direct students on campus and provide information about the university. Grievance Committee May/2013 – September/2013 • Listened to complaints by students against the administrative staff for failure to perform duties to provide student satisfaction. • Partnered with committee of faculty to solve student issues by analyzing evaluating difficult situations. • Generated ethical conclusions based on group evaluations and multiple group discussions to achieve best outcome. Peer Mentor March/2012 - August/2012 • Worked orientation sessions for incoming freshman to help gain knowledge and information about the college. • Offered personal campus tours for new students to help gain familiarity with the campus and resources offered. • Assisted and guided students with advising, class selection, registration process, and blackboard navigation.

Honors and Activities • Member, UC Influence August/2014 - May/2015 • Student Representative for the Dean’s Advisory Board November/2012 - June/2013 • Recipient, Dean’s Full Tuition Scholarship September/2012 - May/2013 • President, Campus Activities Board September/2012-May/2013 • Member, Spanish Conversation Club October/2012 - May/2013

Interests: Event marketing, advertising, human capital, leadership, strategic planning, crisis management, and social media