Jessica F. Simmons, M.A. Email & Phone Number

United States

North Carolina, United States

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

-Led the reporting and production of a 6-part breaking news broadcast series covering the death of a UNC student and the legal charges faced by six other UNC students.-Edited 20-24 web stories monthly for online publication.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

-Pitched and produced stories on North Carolina news, including breaking news, business, public health, housing, public safety and general local news. -Covered and live-tweeted weekly public town meetings.-Conducted word-on-the-street interviews for DTH’s 2024 election coverage to determine what made them want to vote.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

-Developed copy and photographs for accompanying articles.-Reviewed, analyzed and conducted SEO audit of the Hussman website content.-Designed and implemented ADA-approved social media content.

Durham, North Carolina, United States

-Pitched and produced monthly articles, accompanied by photography, that focus on community journalism in Durham.-Conducted SEO audit for the older version for The Durham VOICE website.-Peer-reviewed and edited articles for daily website publication.

Wilson, North Carolina, United States

Provided friendly and approachable customer service, creating a welcoming atmosphere for students, faculty, and visitors.Assisted customers in locating items and answering inquiries about products, promotions, and campus events.Upheld security protocols to safeguard cash and merchandise, minimizing potential losses and discrepanciesAssisted in receiving and restocking merchandise, contributing to inventory management and store replenishment efforts.

Wilson, North Carolina, United States

Assisted in event proposal promotion, coordination. Played a pivotal role in planning and promoting campus events, such as orientations, workshops, and guest lectures..The most memorable events were the Ukraine Brown Bag Lunch and Discussion (MAR 2022) and the HERstory campaign (FEB 2022 - MAY 2022).Captured Barton College's traditions and vibrant campus through visually engaging and aesthetic photography.These images were later used for Barton College marketing material.

Wilson, North Carolina, United States

Co-founded the first student advocacy club at Barton College (SEPT 2020).Led the inaugural How Barton Can Support Me? campaign and forum (FEB 2021).Governed organization members in TJL meetings.Crafted captivating marketing materials to promote a diverse range of organization eventsManaged organization budget for existing and new events.Organized women's history month campaign that offered thank you cards to over 150 women on Barton College’s campus (MAR 2022).Implemented women’s health initiative that provided feminine products throughout campus.Established partnership with Barton College leaders to increase sexual assault awareness on campus.Organized #stopasianhate campaign that donated funds to the families affected from The Atlanta Spa Shooting (APR 2021).

Wilson, North Carolina, United States

Enhanced the quality of life by creating a comfortable and safe environment for students on campus.Prioritized the safety and security of students.Responded quickly and efficiently to student crises and emergencies throughout campus.Strategize with the Office of Residence Life on implementing campus improvements recommended by students.Established partnership with Barton College leaders to increase Title IX awareness on campus.Created memorable programs and activities using marketing skills to design to engage students on campus.

Wilson, North Carolina, United States

Aided the Editor in fostering a collaborative and creative environment, resulting in increased article quality and a stronger sense of community within the editorial team.Produced over 30 stories of high-quality feature articles and investigative pieces highlighting campus events, developments, policies, and news.Edited peer’s articles before the publication of monthly The Collegiate issues.Captured compelling visual content to complement articles published in The Collegiate.Leveraged strong interpersonal skills to conduct engaging interviews with notable figures on campus and in the local community of the Barton College and Wilson community for The Collegiate articles.Utilized Adobe InDesign to outline the sequence of The Collegiate pages before publication.

Wilson, North Carolina, United States

Oversaw the box office operations for 12 college theater productions, efficiently handling ticket sales and reservations.Implemented a streamlined ticketing system, resulting in improved customer satisfaction and reduced wait times for patrons.Provided exceptional customer service to theatergoers, addressing inquiries, and resolving ticketing issues promptly and professionally.Cultivated positive relationships with patrons, resulting in an increase in repeat business and positive word-of-mouth referrals.Led a team of box office staff, conducting training sessions to ensure consistent service standards and product knowledge.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Master Of Arts - Ma, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Activities and Societies: The Justice League, Black Student Union, Resident Assistant, Marketing and Communications Intern, Stage Manager.