Cris Jones Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Operates as a professional DJ for both public and corporate events within the US.- Provided DJ services for brands and companies such as Coachella, Goldenvoice, Epic Records, a16z, Platoon, Soho House, and Apple Music.- Produce original quarterly DJ mixes for Apple Music.- Headliner and programmer of “Dance Therapy”, “GOOD Fridays”, and “Around The Way” event series in NYC and LA.

New York, New York, United States

A creative agency geared towards curating events and activations that focus on building safe spaces for BIPOC professionals to have fun in an inclusive and empowering environment.- Produced 40+ events and activations with over 10k total attendees geared towards curating community experiences focused on building safe spaces for BIPOC professionals.- Delivered album release activation in NYC for Stem Music artist, Marlon Craft, which included securing financial sponsorship with global tequila brand, Tres Generaciones, managing logistical planning, on site branding, guest-list, music entertainment and content capture.- Curate and produce quarterly variety show, “A Very Very Black Variety Show”, featuring various performing artists and comedians who have appeared on HBO, Netflix, and Comedy Central. - Produce “Money Talks”, financial literacy event series to boost BIPOC community’s knowledge on topics like investments, credit, life insurance, stocks and cryptocurrency.- Developed other Glasses Global athletic brand verticals like Recess Kickball League, Recess Run Club NYC.

Brooklyn, New York, United States

A Brooklyn-based recreational league targeting young professionals in the New York metro area as an outlet to release stress, promote health/wellness and highlight the importance of community.- Manage team of 10 working on season long content creation. - Successfully pitched and secured 15 league sponsors including Pinterest, Dentsu, Nike, Aunts & Uncles, and several Black-owned businesses. - Grew league membership, fan attendance and social media following by 100% from 2022 to 2023 by creating networking opportunities like annual league draft party and weekly socials.- Lead developer on league logo, team jerseys, fan merchandise, and individual player cards to boost league’s social presence.- Produce weekly Instagram video recaps and approve copy for all social posts.

Greater New York City Area

- Provide 1 on 1 counseling and academic advisement to 150+ assigned undergraduates to enable them to overcome challenges and ensure completion of degree requirements. - Collaborate with university constituents to resolve student concerns and conduct trainings for new colleagues regarding best counseling practices, program policies and procedures. - Develop and teach new student seminars for freshmen students in the summer, fall and spring of their first year. - Create and lead workshops and programming efforts that build community and provide information relevant to students’ professional interests. - Support admission efforts by interviewing prospective students and providing admission recommendations to selection committee.

Brooklyn, New York, United States

An organization that celebrates, supports and serves Black owned businesses.- Established the Black Dollar Bar Crawl, a one day event to drive patronage of Black owned bars across Brooklyn, NY, which included securing seven venues across Brooklyn neighborhoods, booking hosts and DJs for each stop, coordinating philanthropic component of event and implementing social media rollout for the crawl. - Created Juneteenth Classic Weekend, a two day event that brought out over 300 attendees and featured an adult kickball tournament, evening after party and community cookout to celebrate Black liberation.- Maintained budgeting, invoicing, financial reporting for each event, and communicated with internal and external stakeholders to ensure event success.- Scouted event spaces, made appropriate selections and negotiated venue contracts.- Oversaw each project’s milestones and deadlines.

Jersey City, Nj

- Coached and guided the academic progress of 100 assigned students and initiated consistent communication in matters related to registration, course selection, graduation and transfer requirements. - Recruited potential students at local high schools and community events and boosted program enrollment by 20%. - Advised and directed three student organizations, increased student participation in EOF advocacy group by 50%, restructured club’s leadership team and implemented community service initiatives. - Trained and supervised peer leaders for EOF Summer Program. - Founded and launched male retention program to address challenges students faced outside the classroom.

Glassboro, Nj

Assisted students and alumni in all phases of career development, including, but not limited to: - individual counseling and group activities involving career exploration- job search strategies- resume critique and cover letter writing - interviewing skills and mock interviews

Glassboro, New Jersey

Areas of responsibility:Critique resumes and conduct mock interviews of students and alumni.Advise students and conduct one-on-one career counseling sessions. Assist and coordinate events for the center.Lead workshops pertaining to career research, resume writing, interviewing, and networking.Train incoming interns.

Vineland, Nj

GEAR UP guides middle school and high school students on the path to higher education and provides students with tools for academic success. The program is funded by the U.S. Dept. of Education and administered by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Counselor Education/School Counseling And Guidance Services

Activities and Societies: Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Journalism And Media Studies