Jamila Walker, M.S., Sms Email & Phone Number

Virginia Beach, Va, Us

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Adjunct Instructor for Batten Arts & Letters.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Planned, directed, monitored & evaluated all marketing, public relations and communications functions to increase visibility, positively impact direct marketing, direct donor solicitation & enhance the ability of The Salvation Army to provide services in the community. Developed creative content that effectively communicates The Army’s impact. Developed & managed relationships with media outlets, civic leaders and community organizations to ensure that the public is informed and aware of The Salvation Army’s programs and services in the community.Managed the creation and implementation of an annual marketing campaign to increase the visibility of The Salvation Army in the community and enhance the response to direct marketing solicitations.Supervises and participates in the creation, preparation and/or upgrading of marketing and communication materials to include television, radio, print advertisements, annual reports, brochures, newsletters and event programs.Created & edited original content for internal and external publications and resources including video, photography and written communication covering Salvation Army program services, community impact, and special events. Designed, updated and maintained approved website content, Twitter, Facebook and other approved multi-media platforms at the direction his/her supervisor and The Salvation Army best practices and regulations. Cultivated & kept informed media contacts resulting in the placement of earned media, including television, radio and print coverage of Salvation Army programs, services and events.Served as a Salvation Army representative/spokesperson.Planned, developed and executed the guest services functions at the Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center (Kroc Center); to all aspects of memberships, programming, events, along with the overall exposure of the Kroc Center to the public and business communities; to work with Kroc Center staff in determining uses of the venue and its programming.

Virginia Beach, Va

• Assist in developing marketing plans and strategies for events exercising sound judgment • Update website content, marquee and in-house address systems (including flyers, posters, TV)• Create collateral materials such as print ads, promotional pieces, posters, schedules, calendars and various ticket brochures from concept to completion• Design and manage e-mail campaigns as well as all online/print calendar listings • Research projects/upcoming shows• Recruit and manage student intern recruitment and assignments • Implement marketing plans including creation of advertising materials, media buying, promotions, grassroots, and public relations for events• Obtain and organize all approved promotional materials for Sandler Center performances• Assist Director of Marketing in preparation of weekly corporate marketing reports and participate in monthly conference calls with other Global Spectrum entities• Maintain and create detailed media budgets, settlement reconciliations, and recap summaries for facility events • Coordinate marketing efforts between promoters, artist management and local media• Develop and implement media drop and public relations campaigns• Assist in developing new marketing programs and initiatives to maximize ticket sales such as third party partnerships, new media avenues• Participate in the development and implementation of annual marketing goals, objectives, policies and priorities • Actively promote and market the Sandler Center as a destination for world-class arts and music• Perform all other duties as assigned

Greater New York City Area

- Developed social media marketing strategies for online platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube that has increased traffic by 15% in the course of two months - Managed layout, design and production of print and digital products including the church monthly Newsletter - Maintained the church website in WordPress - Served as first contact for all inter-office communication inquiries - Created advertisements using Adobe Creative Suite, which landed in several local newspapers

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Young Audiences of Virginia first brought arts-in-education programs to children throughout Virginia in 1955. From its humble beginnings with a single string ensemble and a handful of volunteers, the organization has grown to one with more than 200 professional artists in various artistic disciplines. - Successfully positioned media coverage for the organization in outlets including WVEC, WTKR, WGNT, Portsmouth Currents, and The Virginian Pilot as well as create and distribute press releases and media advisories increasing awareness and exposure of YAV programs- Implemented several online marketing campaigns including Give Local 757, which brought in over $2,000.00 in donations- Design flyers, postcards, and direct mailing for various departments- Expand YAV’s digital presence through creation of online videos, website, and e-newsletters- Manage social media pages, including Facebook, which increased over 500 Likes in one month

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Print Journalism

Activities and Societies: Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.Arts & Entertainment Editor for the Hampton Script, member of Sigma Gamma Rho.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Interactive Media And Communications