Kimberley Jackson

Current

• Communications Assistant at American College of Sports Medicine

Past

• Public Relations Specialist, Business Fellows at Indiana Foodways Alliance
• Senior Account Manager at Cardinal Communications
• Marketing and Public Relations Intern at Minnetrista Cultural Center

• Student Media Team Junior Writer, University Marketing and Communications at Ball State University
• Account Coordinator at Cardinal Communications
• Marketing Intern at Fishers Chamber of Commerce

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Education

• Ball State University

Connections

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Industry

Public Relations and Communications

Kimberley Jackson’s Experience

• Communications Assistant

  American College of Sports Medicine

  (Non-Profit; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

  July 2008 — Present (1 year 5 months)

  Manage Web site, events, supporting network and collateral materials for Exercise is Medicine™, a signature global initiative of the College; Activated and continue to maintain a variety of communication tools, including social media, online news page and a biweekly electronic newsletter, for Exercise is Medicine™; Serve as a staff liaison for a committee of 18 members, managing Web content, partnerships and budgets; Contribute to all news programs by translating scientific research to easily readable content for the public and members of the media; Handle daily public and media relations inquiries on an international scale

• Public Relations Specialist, Business Fellows

  Indiana Foodways Alliance

  (Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)

  August 2007 — December 2007 (5 months)

  Participated in an immersive learning initiative consisting of student and faculty teams working with Indiana businesses and organizations; Promoted culinary tourism and identified culinary community assets to strengthen local businesses and community economic development; Wrote copy for the Indiana Foodways Alliance newsletter and Web site

• Senior Account Manager

  Cardinal Communications

  (Public Relations and Communications industry)

  August 2007 — December 2007 (5 months)

  Nationally-affiliated student-run public relations and advertising firm; Led and managed a team of five students; Conducted primary research for a campus alcohol awareness program

• Marketing and Public Relations Intern

  Minnetrista Cultural Center

  (Museums and Institutions industry)

  May 2007 — August 2007 (4 months)

  Created monthly organizational and volunteer newsletters; Wrote and pitched weekly news releases to East Central Indiana media; Produced copy for numerous newspaper advertisements; Assisted with production and distribution of marketing and media kits

• Student Media Team Junior Writer, University Marketing and Communications

  Ball State University

  (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

  September 2006 — May 2007 (9 months)

  Wrote and pitched news releases daily for distribution to local and national media; Maintained a database of media contacts in more than 90 Indiana counties

• Account Coordinator

  Cardinal Communications

  (Public Relations and Communications industry)

  August 2006 — May 2007 (10 months)

  Created a campus-wide pandemic flu contingency plan, including conducting primary research with in-depth interviews and two 20-question surveys; Assisted with the creation and presentation of a 26-page strategic plan; Doubled the number of tickets sold for an opera at Ball State

• Marketing Intern

  Fishers Chamber of Commerce

  (Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

  May 2006 — August 2006 (4 months)

  Created content and designed layouts for monthly publications and promotional pieces; Assisted with the preparation of a local weekly market featuring 40 vendors

Kimberley Jackson’s Education

• Ball State University

  Bachelor of Arts , Public Relations , 2004 — 2008

  Activities and Societies:

  Ball State London Centre (study abroad program), Public Relations Student Society of America, American Advertising Federation, Ball State Homecoming Steering Committee, National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Additional Information

Kimberley Jackson’s Interests:

running, traveling, reading, social media

Kimberley Jackson’s Groups:

Public Relations Student Society of America, America Advertising Federation, National Society of Collegiate Scholars

•    Ball State University Alumni Association (Official)
•    Young Professionals of Indianapolis
•    Cardinal Communications
•    Ball State University Journalism & PR Alumni

Kimberley Jackson’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• new ventures
• getting back in touch