Jameka Whitten

Jameka S. Whitten founded JSW Media Group in May 2006 and under her leadership the company has already managed to garner a number of accolades in a relatively short period of operation—quite an impressive accomplishment. Ms. Whitten has an extensive background in journalism, communications, business and marketing, which enables her to effectively utilize all of her talents at JSW Media Group as well as in her previous role as the Executive Creative Director for SOTAC (State of the Arts & Culture) Magazine, http://www.sotacmag.com, a full color glossy publication based out of Charlotte, NC. Ms. Whitten holds a bachelor's in Communication Studies from Northwestern University and a Master's in Organizational Management from University of Phoenix.

Jameka Whitten’s Specialties:

event management, public relations, corporate communications, brand management, strategic marketing, promotions

Jameka Whitten’s Experience

Director of Business Operations

Amped 4-A-Cure

(Non-Profit; Fund-Raising industry)

June 2009 — Present (7 months)
Public Relations Director

NABFEME Charlotte

(Entertainment industry)

January 2009 — Present (1 year )
Partner/Director of Business Operations

the|FASHION HOUSE

(Apparel & Fashion industry)

January 2009 — Present (1 year )

the|FASHION HOUSE
Fashion Industry Resource
www.the-fashionhouse.com
Owner
JSW Media Group (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; Public Relations and Communications industry)

May 2006 — Present (3 years 8 months)

JSW Media Group is dedicated to providing the most personalized,professional and creative consultation services. We specialize in assisting individuals, small businesses and non-profit organizations with all of their communication, marketing and public relations needs.

Our Industry Focus:
• Fashion
• Entertainment
• Music
• Publishing
• The Arts: Visual & Performing
Co-Director/Vice President

Mosaic Literary Center

(Writing and Editing industry)

October 2007 — August 2008 (11 months)

Mosaic Literary Center is a new organization in the heart of Northwest Charlotte dedicated to the discovery, cultivation and presentation of contemporary literature and the arts. More Info: 704.941.5484 or MosaicLiteraryCenter@yahoo.com
Executive Creative Director

SOTAC Magazine

(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Publishing industry)

April 2004 — January 2008 (3 years 10 months)
Marketing Chair

NBWW

(Entertainment industry)

2006 — 2007 (1 year )
Admissions Advisor

DeVry University

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

September 2005 — May 2006 (9 months)
Assistant Director of Admissions

Art Institute of Charlotte

(Entertainment industry)

2002 — 2004 (2 years )

Jameka Whitten’s Education

University of Phoenix

MA , Organizational Management , 2002 — 2004
Northwestern University

BS , Communication Studies , 1995 — 2000

Activities and Societies:

The Daily Northwestern, NNN (Northwestern News Network), For Members Only - The Black Student Alliance at Northwestern, Dance Marathon, Associated Student Government, National Association of Black Journalists
St. Catherine's School

1991 — 1995

Additional Information

Jameka Whitten’s Websites:

Jameka Whitten’s Groups:

NBWW Charlotte Alliance, Northwestern Alumni Club - Charlotte Chapter

Northwestern University Alumni
Fashion & Life Style Network
University of Phoenix Alumni
ENTREPRENEURS-GET FUNDED
ThoseinMedia
Ladies Who Launch
Fashion Marketing & Digital Media Group (FMG): A Meeting Place for Fashion & Marketing Professionals
Innovative Marketing, PR, Sales, Word-of-Mouth & Buzz Innovators
Diversity - A World of Change
PR Professionals
Media Professionals Worldwide
Vegetarians and Vegans
Charlotte Business Professionals
International House of Charlotte NC
Northwestern University School of Communication (formerly School of Speech)
Charlotte Black Professionals
Network Charlotte
The Diversity Forum
Charlotte STYLE Magazine
POSHGLAM