jenifer daniels

Current

• Adjunct Faculty - Communications at Central Piedmont Community College
• communications freelancer | branding | web 2.0 for nonprofits, small biz & politicians at thefriendraiser

Past

• Communications Director [freelance] at The Committe to Elect David Howard
• Assistant Director of Community Relations at Wayne State University
• Presidential Special Events Manager/Assistant Director of Commencements at Wayne State University

• Communications Director [freelance] at Joan Gist for City Council
• Special Events Manager at Detroit Historical Museum
• Communications Team Member - Events at Kalamazoo County Chamber of Commernce

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Education

• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Duke University
• Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis

• Wayne State University
• Johnson and Wales University
• American Business Women's Association

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Industry

Public Relations and Communications

jenifer daniels’s Summary

A self-directed worker who can build from the ground up and juggle multiple projects at once. Natural ability to find new answers to old problems utilizing collaboration, resource allocation and benchmarking. Continuing education record displays a commitment to the expansion of knowledge base. Interacts with high level executives, board members and community leaders effortlessly.
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jenifer daniels’s Specialties:

Community Relations, Communications & Public Relations campaigns, Grassroots and Grasstops organizing, Certified Event Planner, Volunteer management, Training & facilitation development, Non Profit Management, University administration; social media and technology

jenifer daniels’s Experience

• Adjunct Faculty - Communications

  Central Piedmont Community College

  (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

  May 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)

  Conducts college-level courses in the field of communication in the areas of public speaking, interpersonal and intercultural communication. Develops syllabi and course materials, preparing and delivering lectures, leading and moderating classroom discussions, and administering and grading examinations. Evaluates student mastery of skills and competencies required by course outcomes. Participate in program/curriculum/assessment development. Administered classes on Blackboard 6.2.

• communications freelancer | branding | web 2.0 for nonprofits, small biz & politicians

  thefriendraiser

  (Public Relations and Communications industry)

  January 2002 — Present (7 years 11 months)

  Developed communications, marketing and public relations materials such as press releases, media alerts, public relations campaigns and more. Developed creative print collateral and web copy. Developed and nurtured online relationships integrated social media channels into communication plans. Produced and managed over 25 community and public relations campaigns for clients (individuals and organizations) through consulting and training services [www.jeniferdaniels.com]. Developed several copyrighted self-development training modules for at-risk youths. Served as a paid trainer for the Anti Defamation League delivering the “World of Difference” and “Classroom of Difference” anti-bias and diversity training modules to over 15 classrooms and community organizations. Featured as a spokesperson for various community organizations on the following Detroit television stations: WJBK, WDIV, WXYZ, WHPR, ESPN2; Detroit radio news stations WJR and WCHB and YouTube Live, youtube.com’s 1st Annual Live broadcast.

• Communications Director [freelance]

  The Committe to Elect David Howard

  (Political Organization industry)

  May 2009 — November 2009 (7 months)

  Developed and managed the media, pr, branding and online campaign strategy and assist in preparation of position papers and statements. Set timetable for design, production and placement of all paid advertising and collateral materials. Design/prepare campaign literature materials including web copy, e-newsletters and social media updates. Prepare press releases, assemble and design press kits. Prepare outline of remarks or speech for candidate. Provide advance texts of speeches to media. Issue position papers to media. Conduct media advance work for public appearances of candidate and act as liaison between media and candidate and maintain cordial relationship with media personnel. Maintain file of all news articles appearing about candidate.

• Assistant Director of Community Relations

  Wayne State University

  (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

  October 2006 — April 2008 (1 year 7 months)

  Managed the university’s brand in the metro Detroit community. Developed and maintained ongoing strategic partnerships with community organizations and business leaders. Developed communications, marketing and public relations materials such as press releases, media alerts, public/community relations campaigns and more. Developed creative print collateral and contribute editorial content for office’s quarterly newsletter. Managed the community relations office’s Internet presence through a content management portal. Oversaw the redevelopment of the division’s website. Maintained detailed administration, brand marketing and logistics of signature events; of ensuring appropriate staffing and resources; generating sponsorships and related revenues.

• Presidential Special Events Manager/Assistant Director of Commencements

  Wayne State University

  (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

  April 2004 — October 2006 (2 years 7 months)

  Oversaw and managed the department’s signature event activities such as presidential events, university-wide events such as grand openings, ribbon cuttings and dedications. Oversaw and managed the organization’s commencement and school/college convocation ceremonies. Developed creative print collateral and contribute editorial content for the division’s alumni magazine. Developed, created, and managed the Commencement office’s web presence.

• Communications Director [freelance]

  Joan Gist for City Council

  (Political Organization industry)

  February 2005 — November 2005 (10 months)

  Developed and managed the media, pr, branding and online campaign strategy and assist in preparation of position papers and statements. Set timetable for design, production and placement of all paid advertising and collateral materials. Design/prepare campaign literature materials including web copy and e-newsletters. Prepare press releases, assemble and design press kits. Prepare outline of remarks or speech for candidate. Provide advance texts of speeches to media. Issue position papers to media. Conduct media advance work for public appearances of candidate and act as liaison between media and candidate and maintain cordial relationship with media personnel. Maintain file of all news articles appearing about candidate.

• Special Events Manager

  Detroit Historical Museum

  (Events Services industry)

  March 2001 — September 2003 (2 years 7 months)

  Oversee facility rentals for museum event space; manage the organization’s programming activities such as fundraising events, new exhibit openings and community events. Facilitated and managed over 50 external special events yearly at all umbrella museums of the Detroit Historical Museums by obtaining budget approval, ensured event staffing, organized vendor purchases to meet the client’s needs. Assisted in the development of programs and exhibitions through brainstorming sessions, conducting strategic marketing plans, conducting surveys and reviewing history.

• Communications Team Member - Events

  Kalamazoo County Chamber of Commernce

  (Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

  October 2000 — June 2001 (9 months)

jenifer daniels’s Education

• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Certificate , Technology & Communication , 2009 — 2011 (expected)

  focusing on the expansion of diversity education through technology & communication

• Duke University

  Certificate , Nonprofit Management , 2008 — 2008

  coursework included
  *Grant writing
  *Fundraising
  *Budgets
  *Leadership

• Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis

  The Fund Raising School 2004 — 2004

  3.2 CEUs

  Activities and Societies:

  Principles and Techniques in Fundraising

• Wayne State University

  MA , Communication with an emphasis on Public Relations/Organizational Communcation , 2001 — 2003

  Activities and Societies:

  PRSSA

• Johnson and Wales University

  BS , Sports/Entertainment/Event Management , 1996 — 2000

  Obtained 'Certificated Event Planner' credentials during my senior year.

  Activities and Societies:

  Residential Life, DECA, Junior Class President, Miss Kappa Alpha Psi - Lambda Xi Chapter 1998

• American Business Women's Association

  Continuing Education Unit Credits , Leadership & Business Skills Training , 2001

Additional Information

jenifer daniels’s Interests:

continuing education, doctoral studies, community activism, political activism and volunteerism

jenifer daniels’s Groups:

Southern Poverty Law Center

Public Relations Society of America

•    KIVA
•    Obama for America
•    LION™ Worn with Pride! [Choose wisely ... ] < BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS >
•    Six Degrees, A Diversity Talent Network
•    Wayne State University Alum
•    LinktoCharlotte
•    Personal Branding Network
•    Duct Tape Marketing
•    American Cancer Society Supporter
•    Johnson & Wales University Alumni (JWU) (1,000+ Members)
•    American Association of University Women
•    Ladies Who Launch
•    InvitesWelcome.com (Open Networkers)
•    Social Media Today
•    Green
•    PR Professionals
•    Public Relations, Marketing, Special Event Designers
•    Tweeple
•    LION500.com (Open Networkers)
•    National Black Public Relations Society, Inc.
•    National Urban League Young Professionals
•    Moms Extraordinaire
•    Charlotte Young Professionals (CYP) - www.charlotteyoungprofessionals.com
•    PRessFactory.org
•    Duke University Alumni Network
•    Blackenterprise.com
•    Success Minded African Americans
•    Bridgestar: an initiative of the Bridgespan Group
•    Women in New Media
•    PRSA Charlotte Chapter
•    Center for Creative Leadership
•    Network of Community Relations Professionals
•    All Moms Work
•    PRwise
•    Girls Incorporated
•    The Chronicle of Philanthropy
•    International House of Charlotte NC
•    Arts & Science Council CLT Program - Past & Present
•    Social Media Pros
•    Safe Haven Open Networking
•    Academic Impressions
•    Social Media Revolution
•    The Professionals (Charlotte, NC)
•    Network Charlotte
•    CremeMagnolia Network
•    Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC)
•    linked local Charlotte NC
•    HiSocial
•    Bridgestar Nonprofit Board Members
•    PRSA Charlotte Young Professionals
•    NC Marketing & Advertising

jenifer daniels’s Honors:

Arts & Science Council of Charlotte Mecklenburg Cultural Leadership Training Program Class IV Graduate

Nominee – Crain’s Detroit Business ‘20 Under 20’

New Detroit - Emerging Leaders

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