Darlene Jackson, Ms
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Executive Director/CEO at Collaboraction.org, A 3x Emmy-Winning Social Justice Arts Organization at Collaboraction
Location: Greater Chicago Area, United States 16 work roles 5 schools
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Executive Director/CEO at Collaboraction.org, A 3x Emmy-Winning Social Justice Arts Organization
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Greater Chicago Area, United States

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Darlene Jackson, Ms is listed as Executive Director/CEO at Collaboraction.org, A 3x Emmy-Winning Social Justice Arts Organization at Collaboraction, based in Greater Chicago Area, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at formech.com, phone signal with area code 321, 312, and a matched LinkedIn profile for Darlene Jackson, Ms.

Darlene Jackson, Ms previously worked as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director at Collaboraction and President, Board Of Directors at Collaboraction. Darlene Jackson, Ms holds Master’S Degree, Health Communication from Northwestern University.

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Communication Designer creating next-generation processes, programs, interventions, and messaging that improves understanding, and enables stakeholders to manage and navigate interactions in their environments successfully. Outstanding in Diversity & Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Management, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Research, Customer Service, Communication, Strategic Planning, and Program Development. See msdarlenejackson.com for more info. With a diverse knowledge of music, performance arts, technology, media (production, marketing, branding), digital publishing/content creation, and health/medicine, I have often (willingly) found myself in the roles of consultant/partner/curator for people-centered and socially-driven engagements in these areas. I manage projects maturely and professionally, bolstered by 20+ years of industry experience. I am passionate about brand and influencer partnerships, public speaking, writing, and hosting/presenting/paneling live events, radio, film, VO & television. I have a number of references in this area, please request specifics. My world-travels and a dedication to nurturing future generations i.e., youth mentoring, have provided me with a living motto: an adventurous spirit and a new experience is the formula for changing any perspective. Specialties: advertising, audio, branding, broadcast, communication, copy editing/writing, creative direction, digital engagement, diversity, inclusion, entrepreneurship, equality, equity, event management, experiential, health, heuristics, influencer, justice, leadership, marketing, medical terminology, medicine, meeting facilitation, music supervision, new media, news/press releases, presentation skills, production, promotions, proofreading, publicity, radio, social media, sound design/editing, swot analysis, web

Listed skills include Social Media, New Media, Entertainment, Radio, and 45 others.

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Collaboraction
Collaboraction
Executive Director/CEO at Collaboraction.org, A 3x Emmy-Winning Social Justice Arts Organization
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16 roles · 15 years

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Chief Executive Officer And Executive Director

Current

Chicago, Illinois, Us

I am pleased to announce that after more than a decade of volunteer service, culminating in six years of board service, one as vice-president and four as board president, I will be stepping into the role of Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Collaboraction Theatre Company. Today, arts organizations require a more thoughtful approach to organizational culture to thrive in the theatrical world. My vision for Collaboraction is to inspire a fundamentally different theater landscape that prioritizes equity and brings exposure to the arts to underserved communities early and often to create more well-rounded youth and adult citizens through storytelling, workforce development and training, and connection.

Sep 2024 - Present

President, Board Of Directors

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Aug 2020 - Sep 2024

Voting Member, Board Of Governors

Current

Santa Monica, California, Us

Jun 2023 - Present

Freelance Dj/Producer

Current
Dj Lady D

International DJ experienced in audio production and remixing. Chicago chapter of NARAS (the Grammy's) voting member. ASCAP songwriter and publisher.Friday Night Mixshow Resident - Vocalo Radio (91.1 FM/ WBEW) vocalo.orgSpearheaded marketing campaigns and organized national and European tours.Produced and remixed singles and compilations clients include Jira Productions (for Leo Burnett), Slang Music.Inked distribution deal with Syntax Distribution (NYC) and Fine Tunes (EUR) for self-operated record label, D'lectable Music.Featured in various media i.e., print, internet, film, television and radio.

Jan 1995 - Present

Creative Industry Liaison

Chicago, Il, Us

At the Career Center, Darlene works with individuals to uncover their unique assets, identify their skills and plan career strategies that match their passion to their purpose. She curates programming that connects professionals to individuals for opportunities to learn, discover and share knowledge, ideas, and industry best practices, with a specific emphasis on diversity programming for BIPOC and LGBTQ students. Maintaining relationships that actively create career possibilities in relevant ways, these contributions to student success are a considerable resource.

Jan 2018 - Sep 2024

Freelance Copywriter/Creative Director

Various Independent Entities

Credited with creative direction and/or liner notes for CD compilations on AfterHours Music (Sessions Vols. 1,2, &3); OM Records (Sound Design Vol. 2); Soma Records (Textures Vol. 1); and Surge Recordings (Electro Burn & Electro Chill).Additional independent clients included Heart & Soul magazine, Mama's Grill/The Alley; Have ghost written executive summaries, movie treatments, business prospectuses and proposals for clients.Wrote artists bios for several famed music producers and recording groups including Poi Dog Pondering.Responsible for art/creative direction of logo and web presence for www.dlectable.com; ilovedmusic.com; djladydmusic.com.Acted as event planner and marketing coordinator for D'lectable Music events in various North American locations such as Chicago, Miami, Milwaukee and Seattle.

Jan 1996 - Sep 2024

Freelance Copywriter

Various Publications, Worldwide

Contributed articles, features, interviews and wrote music/entertainment reviews for the Chicago Tribune (Tempo/Arts & Entertainment), Discoid Italian Dance Magazine, Rockpile, Urb and Venus Magazine.Volunteered editor services and articles to various online digital publishing/media outlets including The Daily Swarm, Flavorpill.com and TheBlacklistmag.com.Helped launch Chicago's largest online news and entertainment website Metromix.com and worked for two years writing over 100 restaurant, bar and nightclub reviews.

Jan 1994 - Sep 2024

Marketing Copywriter

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Marketing Copywriter at ISI Telemanagement Solutions, Inc. where I write the tech blog http://www.isi-info.com/blog, web pages and all other marketing collateral.

Mar 2015 - Feb 2017

Career Counselor

Chicago, Il, Us

Strategic Consulting for Music majors, including marketing plan & career strategy development.

Mar 2015 - Aug 2016

Contract Writer/Social Media Strategist

Harpenden, Herts, Gb

2012 - 2014 ~2 yrs

Host/Producer

Wbez Inc./Chicago Public Radio

Produced, engineered and hosted midday broadcast providing 4 hours daily air time for WBEW/89.5 fm (vocalo.org) for nearly two years.Researched show topics and scheduled guests for in-studio and phone interviews.Responsible for all aspects of creative direction and 4 hour show format including live and canned material.Set station record for most simultaneous listening streams. ("GrandMaster Flash - June 2008")Produced and edited over 100 original pieces for airplay.Voiced and produced commercials for WBEZ, 91.5 FM.Organized and planned citywide event for Chicago Public Radio Presents monthly event series.Interviewed hundreds of guests and archived and edited footage for rebroadcast.Implemented music strategy to accompany talk format as acting Music Director and head of Music Committee; infused the music library personally with hundreds of recorded works.Assisted other hosts and producers with various other broadcasts, adding insight and topical expertise.Supported Outreach Committee and planned integrated community involvement projects for the station with various businesses, neighborhood groups and social service organizations.Supervised and evaluated interns and managed expectations as well as assignments for college interns.Taught workshops to groups of six or less on how to create produced pieces for radio.Delivered public addresses on this new media project to various organizations.Developed/Contributed to How-To and Best Practices Handbook for internal use among team members.

Apr 2007 - Dec 2008

Freelance Proofreader

Smart Dept; Various Temp Agencies

Temp placement via agencies with Ad groups including Grey Direct and Burrell; Proofed and edited all copy for United Airlines direct mail account for four months. Proofed and edited all copy for Verizon commercial print advertisements and FSI's.Worked closely with account supervisors, creative and traffic managers.

Jan 2004 - Feb 2005

Freelance Copywriter

Flowers Communication Group

Diverse assignments have included writing news releases for Phillip Morris USA.Penned news releases, backgrounders, fact sheets and media alerts for Bank of America.Authored over 20 biographies for McDonald's owners/operators of Chicago and marketed products in live setting for Spaulding/NBA.

May 2004 - Nov 2004

Director Of Promotions/Label Director

Shr/Afterhours Music

Promoted from Retail Sales to Retail Promotion to Director of all 12" promotions and finally A&R of three sub-labels for this independent dance music manufacturer/distributor with over $5M in sales within the dance genre.Demonstrated leadership in reports and presentations at company meetings.Represented company and brokered licensing deals and partnerships at conferences in America and Europe.Created database and corresponded with customers.Garnered pr for the label and its artist roster.Customized promotions and publicity efforts for albums and dance singles and generated revenue with increased sales.Assisted in Marketing/PR for Compilations department, as well as provided proofreading, copywriting and copyediting for print advertisements.Also responsible for writing and editing bios, press releases, liner notes, album inserts, POP materials, one sheets and press kits for all releases (over 4x monthly).Stimulated company growth in Licensing department. Sales tripled in 12" department during tenure.

Mar 1999 - Mar 2001

Freelance Copywriter

Schuba & Associates

Provided copywriting/scripting for radio advertisements for Schuba's Bar & Grill which aired on WXRT (93.1 FM/Chicago).

Mar 1997 - Jul 1997
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Darlene Jackson, Ms education

Master’S Degree, Health Communication

Northwestern University

B.S., Biology

Millikin University

Education record

Scholl College Of Podiatric Medicine

Public Health

University Of Illinois Chicago

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Darlene Jackson, Ms works for Collaboraction.

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Darlene Jackson, Ms is listed as Executive Director/CEO at Collaboraction.org, A 3x Emmy-Winning Social Justice Arts Organization at Collaboraction.

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Darlene Jackson, Ms is based in Greater Chicago Area, United States while working with Collaboraction.

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Darlene Jackson, Ms has worked for Collaboraction, The Recording Academy, Dj Lady D, Columbia College Chicago, and Various Independent Entities.

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Darlene Jackson, Ms holds Master’S Degree, Health Communication from Northwestern University.

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Darlene Jackson, Ms is listed with skills including Social Media, New Media, Entertainment, Radio, Copywriting, Advertising, Press Releases, and Social Media Marketing.

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