Jennifer Freeman Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

• Serve as a Community Outreach Representative for Congresswoman Nikema Williams’ Office at Atlanta (GA05), coordinating with Fighting Fifth community organizations and strategic alliances for Team Nikema appearances.• Form and apply more engaging strategies to interact with constituents across different neighborhood groups.• Identify new opportunities to develop public policy while developing and executing community outreach plans.• Represent Congresswoman Williams at community meetings, associations, events, committees and boards.• Build partnerships and relationships with elected officials, corporate nonprofit leaders across community sectors, industries, and other stakeholders.• Participate in high-level activities, informing the constituents about key programs/resources and addressing concerns; from federal agencies Content writer, project manager, and assistance with District scheduling.

SOME CONSULTING POSITIONS HELD: Campaign Dir., Senior Advisor, Strategist, Political Dir., SVP Community, Communications, & Gov. Relations; Senior Dev. Officer; Dir. of Media Relations • Establish a multi-faceted Advisory, Community Relations, Fundraising, Communications, and Governmental Affairs firm that combines brand management and a grassroots campaign-style approach to accomplish goals.• Deliver business, economic, and community development, client branding, marketing services, governmental and media relations, strategic communication, community engagement, and public policy services.• Form fundraising and donor cultivation plans while managing several programs, projects, events, databases.• Write grants/speeches for clients, giving public speaking, engagement, relations, and communications training.• Combine brand management and a grassroots campaign-style approach to get political candidates elected.• Assist higher education institutions, K-12, non-profit organizations and small businesses in achieving goals.• Serve clients innovatively, forming collaborative partnerships and creating successful communications plans, capital campaigns, and community outreach strategies across various organizations, institutions, and businesses.• Identify forward-thinking and innovative solutions while devising initial campaign framework plans, leveraging high-donor strategies, planning events, and improving public/community relations and strategic partnerships.• Direct fundraising, product development, intergovernmental affairs, marketing, and communications outcomes.• Analyze target audiences while managing direct mail collaterals, mass phone calls, emails, and databases.My Bucket ListFinished classes to become a CEcDComplete certification in PM, EM, PR and MediationGet selected to be in Leadership GeorgiaEnroll in a Master/PhD program for transformative leadership, fundraising, and org development Complete Lobbying and International Protocol training

PASSION FILLED ARTISTRYA performing artist/song stylist who focuses on philanthropic initiatives, campaigns and events related to my passion areas: education, housing, homelessness, economic development, transportation and women and children’s rights. Worked with gifted songwriters and trained vocalist with Grammy Award-winning and recording musicians.• Graced the stage with performers like Patti LaBelle, Johnny Oneal, Norman Connors, Jerry Peters, Sonny Emory, and Glenn Jones.• Recorded and released an inaugural CD in NYC/Manhattan Center, produced by a legendary producer, musician, and songwriter - Norman Connors, along with Grammy Award-Winning writer, composer, and musician - Jerry Peters.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

• Connected with all neighborhood groups, creating new ways to keep constituents engaged and well-informed.• Developed and implemented community outreach strategies while forging relationships with key stakeholders.• Was social media and strategic communications advisor, representing Chairman of Board of Commissioners at community meetings, associations, community events, committees, boards as well as high-level events.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

• Represented the Council President - Ceasar Mitchell’s Office at working taskforces, committees, boards and high-level events while engaging and increasing participation across multiple program models.• Directed community relations efforts to public/private organizations, engaging citizens through different neighborhood groups and fostering partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders and elected officials.• Implemented event management and outreach plans including local and national prospects, timelines, pivotal cultivation events/dates and quarterly fundraising committee meetings.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Board of Commissioners: 5th District• Maintained community relations in the SW Region in Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. Office - the Commissioner of District 5, authoring documentation systems and administration processes, gathering data and creating surveys.• Facilitated constituents’ services, program development, social media engagement, survey and data analysis, database development, community relations, stakeholder relations and event management and outreach plans.• Acted as Special Assistant to the Chairman, Fulton County Commissioners while serving as a spokesperson in the Southwest region community including South Fulton, SW Atlanta, East Point College Park, and Union City.• Forged strategic relationships with key stakeholders by contributing to community, boards and HOA meetings.• Shared various initiatives while providing advice on alliances, community relations and public policy creation.• Produced and published website, newsletter and broadcast content while managing database of all residents, businesses, neighborhood groups, senior groups, HOAs, PTAs and civic organizations.

• Devised targeted marketing and communication plans, raising private/public funding as well as writing grants.• Oversaw all aspects of community and corporate relations, fundraising, grant writing, media/public relations, branding, strategic communications, partnerships, website design, content management, collaterals and events.• Built strategic relationships, ensuring work outcomes were consistent with the organizational goals and vision.• Formed a redirection strategic plan for FFK to produce and improve revenue growth and seamless services. • Served as Chief Information Officer and spokesperson, establishing and maintaining effective relationships with public and media representatives, coordinating crisis communications and cultivating donor relationships.• Leveraged fundraising software and industry tools to accomplish goals, objectives and program development. • Recruited and trained the Board of Directors, gaining resources as well as supporting programs/services.

Itta Bena, Mississippi, Us

• Led the university’s brand awareness, projects, media production, advertising, communications outreach plans, strategic marketing and events to ensure outcomes were consistent with the university’s vision. • Fostered and maintained relationships with industry-specific vendors, agencies and printing establishments. • Advised administrators on value-added resources and best practices, driving results and service delivery.• Created, implemented and monitored media and communications strategies through extensive media contacts.• Coordinated day-to-day communications functions of the Office of Communications and Marketing, setting priorities for budget of $45,000 as well as creating all copies for correspondence, publications and manuscripts.• Re-wrote the “Branding, Marketing, Editorial and Social Media Guidelines” to infuse quality, seamless customer service, brand integrity, new media integration and best practices in increased communication.• Integrated new structure as it relates to state, private and higher education colleges and universities.• Excelled in the additional position of University Spokesperson, coordinating crisis communications, establishing effective relationships with CIO, Open Records custodian as well as key representatives of the public and media.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

• Researched and analyzed education policies for student academic success & parental/community engagement.• Designed parent and student involvement plans along with training programs focused on literacy, college prep and scholarship opportunities, forging community and business partnerships for funding programs and events.• Was the link between the public schools, community and families, relaying the needs of one to the other.• Worked with school principals and front office staff and informing parents of school/community events.

• Worked at President Ceasar Mitchell’s Office, monitoring financial activities, facilitating donor audits and advising the Director on office financial performance, internal controls or financial management issues.• Generated revenue from major donors, labor unions and PACs to meet fundraising goals and key outcomes.• Developed and implemented community outreach plans; strategic brand marketing and public relations.• Provide strategic analysis on the overall financial health of the county program to relevant stakeholders while contributing to the development of annual strategic plans and establishing the necessary funding procedures.• Ensured that all Council’s practices complied with IRC and donor policies and procedures, managing finance department activities and schedules, and meeting requirements and deadlines specified by trustees and donors.• Led the preparation and approve all donor financial reports with respect to accounting, legal and contractual requirements and reviewing these reports by the Director and Regional Finance Director prior to submission.

• Created and executed marketing and evaluation strategy, budget reports and financial analysis for professional development and continuing education training products/services while developing consistent brand messaging. • Produced and edited course content and layouts for website, email marketing solutions, community-wide workshops promotional materials and publications while tracking campaign results and media sources.• Managed projects for various product groups, providing business and industry services to Georgia companies.• Received a performance merit reward for demonstrating effective work performance, recruiting new business partnerships and increasing revenue for professional development courses and company contracts by 30%.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

• Formed and implemented new internal operations plan during re-organization and transition of new leadership.• Tracked and documented daily communications, attending committee hearings and getting copies of records.• Responded to constituents, handling inquiries from the press, VIPs, dignitaries and other relevant stakeholders.• Worked on special projects, conducting economic, business and community development analysis as needed.• Acted as an Office Administrator and Master Scheduler while serving the Georgia House of Representatives as a Special Project Manager in the Speaker of the House’s Office and Community Affairs Committee Chair.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

• Held other positions like Assistant Director of Communications, Deputy Chief of Staff, Senior Marketing Manager, Interim International Trade Resource Center Manager, Public Relations/Information Specialist as well as International Trade Services Coordinator.• Coordinated operations of the Commissioner’s Office while forming new partnerships, building relationships and communicating with Georgia companies, Legislators, Senior Executives, Board of Directors and Dept Heads.• Advised senior staff on Commissioner's Office initiatives, managing various schedules, contracts and budgets.• Orchestrated e-newsletters and email campaigns via local, regional, national, and international news articles.• A team member who handled media relations functions for the G8 Summit and the Business Americas Conference, working with Governor’s Press Office and forming all PR/communications functions for departmental announcements.• Was appointed by the agency to serve on the Georgia Inter-agency Homeless Coordinating Council.• Led all aspects of advertising, production, and distribution of the departmental external print newsletter.Traveled throughout the state which included, North, Middle, and Rural Georgia.

Bachelor Of Arts, Sociology (Minor In Pr And Marketing)

High School Diploma