Devi Jagadesan Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Published Writing:-Articles, essays, and op-eds featured in leading publications including The Washington Post, Vogue India, Teen Vogue, Bon Appétit, Women’s Health, and Ms. Magazine covering topics of culture, sexual violence, mental health, and workplace. -Contributor writer for Her Agenda where I have profiled industry leaders such as Liz Plank, Eve Rodsky, Tracy McMillan, and more. I have spearheaded live-streamed events interviewing thought leaders and entrepreneurs of the food and beverage industry, technology, and media.Featured:-Interviewed by The Washington Post, Newsy, and various podcasts speaking on Title IX, higher education, and the #MeToo movement in the craft beer industry.Consulting:-Board Member for The Army of Survivors, an organization that raises awareness to sexual violence in sports. Produce original content for strategic partners such as Our Wave, End Rape on Campus, and more. -Speaker, writer, and advocate for Civic Nation, a nonprofit ecosystem including education initiatives like It’s On Us, End Rape on Campus, and Every Voice Coalition. Established original content programming through Instagram Reels and TikTok for awareness campaigns garnering the account’s highest metrics of 16K views.-Managed blog content, SEO growth, and volunteered writers to provide educational editorials for Our Wave, a story-sharing technology for survivors to build community online.Thought-Leadership:-Produced and launched a digital writing community for student-athletes to elevate their mental wellness and fitness. -Consults organizations, schools, and coaches on trauma-informed resources and analyzes data for campus climate to ensure the university adheres to guidelines. -Mentor for high school students at organizations like DemocraSHE, Team Prep USA, and other public high schools.

Okemos, Mi, Us

Supporting sexual violence survivors in sport, changing society through resources, advocacy, and education.

Podium Society is the 501(c)(3) supporting the Emmy-Award-winning impact sports media company, Podium Pictures, widely known for The Weight of Gold from HBO. In addition to our new projects, operational highlights include, but are not limited to:-Developed fundraising and marketing strategies to develop consistent outreach to family foundations and organizations aligned with reducing mental health stigma. -Spearheaded the organization’s new marketing, branding, and messaging with a new website and brand guidelines. Associate Producer: Dinners with DeMar - Produced a mental health YouTube series for NBA Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan, reaching a global audience of 2.07 billion across streaming and publicity. Guests on the show included NBA legends like Draymond Green, Dwyane Wade, and Damian Lillard.-Executed a grassroots community premiere event with the University of Southern California for 300 student-athletes. -Oversaw publicity campaign, which included dozens of traditional and non-traditional media placements, such as an exclusive with USA Today, Men’s Health, GQ, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, and more.The Paradise Paradox - Executive produced by Olympic ski racer Bode Miller and Emmy Award-winning impact sports studio Podium Pictures, the film explores the mental health crisis affecting America’s mountain towns and the innovative solutions being developed in response.-Placed the film available for streaming via Amazon Prime Video and Outside Watch reaching 467 million across streaming and publicity. -Launched a grassroots screening tour, making the film free because of partners like Alterra Mountain Company, the Rieschel Foundation, and more. We reached 68 cities and 15 states with 124 confirmed grassroots screenings and an average of 77 anticipated attendees per screening.-Oversaw publicity campaign, which included Bode Miller’s NBC TODAY Show appearance to discuss the film and the mental health crisis in the Rocky Mountain towns.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Offered creative support to newly launched documentary by Jennifer Siebel Newsom based on Eve’s Rodsky’s New York Times bestselling book Fair Play. Grew visibility to the Fair Play Method, a gamified life-management system that helps partners rebalance their domestic workload and elevate the cultural conversation about the value of unpaid labor and care. The Fair Play franchise sits within the Direct-to-Consumer businesses at Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine.-Spearheaded brand partnership concepts with various departments including research, ideation, and creation of pitch decks.-Creative strategist in brand partnerships to elevate brand’s messaging to drive engagement via social media, website traffic, newsletter members, book sales, and downloads. -Conducted research for inclusive market strategies for global development of the franchise.-Produced and executed a series of Tik Tok videos to display Hello Sunshine’s key pillars of business: Brand Integration, Reese’s Book Club, Unscripted and Scripted Departments, and Mentor Programming.-Launched a full brand Tik Tok strategy for the Fair Play franchise-Managed lists of over 100 influencers and Fair Play Method facilitators to guarantee promotion and education of the Fair Play system.

Leverage a blend of marketing and business development skills, driving sales and service focusing on the restaurant location, brand awareness, and beer distribution in the PA craft beer scene. Grow business visibility and reputation by leading the complete rebranding of the company, including new beer recipes, label designs, food menu, and Chanting for a Charity campaign.-Successfully launched “I Survived The Narcissists,” a beer and apparel line that raises funds for victims of domestic abuse in Berks County.-Partnered with 16+ Philly-based breweries to launch "Our Choice" beer; raised $20k for the Abortion Liberation Fund of PA.-Oversaw the acquisition and transition of Chatty Monks Brewing business to new owners, EDL Consolidated.-Created new revenue streams by introducing innovative brands, such as award-winning HEY BAE Rosé, Pray For More, and I'm Here I'm Happy.-Generated the company's highest income in special events, such as The Diwali Festival, Arts on the Avenue, and FallFest.-Formed corporate partners such as Athleta, Orangetheory Fitness, and Unique Snacks-Played a key role as a part of Brewers of PA Equity & Inclusion Committee, and Pink Boots Society-PhillyChapter.

Brooklyn, Ny, Us

I write topics on business, culture, and social justice issues. Featured interviews include - Eve Rodsky, Liz Plank, Jasmin Allen, Jennifer Barrett, and more. Covered theSkimm's 9-5 podcast, TV/pop culture, U.S.A. gymnastics, and more.

Reading, Pa, Us

Steered marketing efforts by directing the R&D and successful launch of a new product line “Fusion Meals,” a Sambar Kitchen Pasta & Pizza sauce with an Indian flair. Led PR and brand awareness through publications, such as Quartz, Brown Girl Magazine, and Her Agenda.-Grew sales by 100% through the planning and implementation of digital/social media marketing campaigns as well as e-commerce and Amazon stores available with global and nationwide shipping services.-Received “2020 Good Food Award,” Pantry - Sambar Kitchen's Channa Masala.

New York, Ny, Us

London, Gb

-Launched a branded nationwide 5k run series for the Wounded Warrior Project, ensuring on-site efficiency during the event through reliable sourcing, financials, and venue capability.-Event organizer for Susan G. Komen 5k run in New York City, Royal Bank of Canada, and The Curvy Con Conference.-Acted as a creative strategist for new clients while pitching sexual harassment prevention plan to CSM administrators internally.

Boca Raton, Fl, Us

Wrote and published branded content for social platforms, promoting messaging about the importance of diverse cultures and mentorship in corporate companies.-Successfully published “When Your Mentor Isn’t Perfect: 5 Strategies For Bringing Out The Best In Each Other”-Worked directly with HR leaders of corporate companies such as Anthem Insurance for the company’s "FlashMentoring" consultant initiatives.

Xavier University Student Owned Business Program•Developed bracelet to raise awareness to the epidemic of sexual assault and to serve as a reminder of one’s “Sparkle” (happiness, passion, and self worth).•Won The People’s Choice Award in Fuel The Fire competition.

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

• BRAVE is a program through the Xavier Center for Diversity & Inclusion to educate students on Gender Based Violence Issues • Conduct workshops and events on campus to raise awareness of Gender Based Violence Issues. • Confidential resource for students experiencing issues of Gender Based Violence relationships or incidents.

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

• Director of It’s On X Campaign which raises awareness to Gender Based Violence on college campus• Organizer of Xavier Women’s Day• Other initiatives include making Xavier University a “sanctuary” campus, The Feminine Hygiene Project, and accessibility to birth control and condoms

Vienna, Vienna, At

Led focus groups through the Design Thinking strategies, focusing on elevating unprivileged communities and previously incarcerated individuals. Managed social media platforms, including email newsletters, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.-Organized the Neighborhood Impact Project Event Series, a project aimed to reduce Mass Incarceration through entrepreneurship.-Led a three-part series panel discussion about affordable housing, healthcare, and education opportunities in the Washington D.C. area.-Gathered pivotal data and community insight to be implemented in a social enterprise business model aiming at elevating those re-entering society from the prison system.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

• Involved in designing a marketing strategy to promote new version of “The Surface Analyst.” • Creating new pricing model for The SA, to present to potential clients.• Clients of BTG Labs include: SpaceX, Kimberly Clark, Boeing, Apple, etc.

Reading, Pa, Us

Promoted a new brand of Palace Foods Inc. for regional grocery stores.•Monitored and developed content on social media for new products. •Assisted graphic designer in labeling for new products •Met with multiple companies, including Sysco, to promote Sambar Kitchen sauces.

Northampton, Gb

• Recruited loyal clients to the Avon brand• Managed finances and accounts for all customers• Marketed new products and provided samples to customers along with catalogs

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Creative Writing

Bsba, Marketing & Entrepreneurship Studies

Summer Internship Program, Law & Criminal Justice

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