Angela Qayigyar Jenkins
Palmer,AK
Summary
Highly motivated and solution-oriented professional with 8+ years of experience in multi-media strategy and development, community and media relations management, and key understanding of Alaskan style communications within the statewide and nationwide community. My extensive background and expertise in the communication and multi-media fields make for an exceptional candidate for The Cedar Group.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Manager
Native Peoples Action
2022.01 - 2022.10
- Served as director and publication coordinator for NPAs monthly educational and community advocacy newsletter
- Coordinated social media analytic projects and community feedback efforts to strengthen public relations and involvement
- Managed internal and external communications at the local and state-wide level to promote avenues for networking and advocacy within the organization as well as towards the greater community
- Created information fliers for engaging with and campaigning at local and state-level government agencies
- Developed key message frameworks to ensure consistent messaging across all channels and touchpoints within the organization
- Developed compelling content for organizations website and social media channels, driving community engagement and conversions
- Piloted graphic design projects for numerous organization publications
Project Manager
Knik Tribal Council, Office of Victims of Crime
2021.06 - 2022.01
- Created a community coalition of stakeholders in the Mat-Su Region to help those affected by issues related to safety and wellness of Native peoples, i.e., human trafficking
- Created educational content including PowerPoints, flyers, brochures and collateral for the community and stakeholders
- Implemented community healing and wellness circles for survivors of human trafficking
- Worked closely with community stakeholders and partners to develop and carry out deliverables and meet goals or assisting victims and survivors in the Mat-Su Valley
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals
Staffer
Representative Tiffany Zulkusky
2020.01 - 2020.03
- Coordinated and communicated with constituents, organizations and other legislative offices
- Completed administrative duties such as fielding phone calls, scheduling and directing meetings, documenting committee meeting notes, and providing culturally relevant input where needed
- Facilitated and coordinated communication between the Representatives, Legislators, state officials, staff, agency personnel, stakeholders and constituents in the development and advancement of legislation
- Assisted Representative and staff in research, drafting, writing, and tracking bills
Project Manager
THE RIVR, Koahnic Broadcast Corporation
2016.01 - 2020.01
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals
- Executed social media strategic planning and creation of materials from start to completion
- Collected and analyzed social media, website and streaming app analytics and reporting
- Discovered new Indigenous music and uploaded it for the stream and app
- Engaged in public speaking with desired demographic on The RIVR stream as well as moderated discussions of music as a healing tool
- Traveled to ICC, Native Arts Market, REZ as well as different ANCSA corporation shareholder meetings for networking and outreach
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Tribal Governance
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK05.2026
BBA - Business Management
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK05.2012
Skills
- Business Strategy
- Solution Oriented
- Multi-Media Marketing
- State and Nation-wide Network
- Internal Communications
- Content Development
- Media Relations
- Marketing strategy
- Campaign coordination
- Business Growth
- Event Planning
Previous Work History
Anchorage Press, Your Alaska Link, Great Anchorage Inc., Anchorage Home Builders Association, Alaska Home Builders Association, Old Harbor Native Corporation
References
Marina Anderson
Director, Sustainable Southeast Partnership
987-872-8968
Corey Mulder
Creative Director, Bold Media
907-209-0004
Jaclyn Sallee
CEO, Koahnic Broadcast Corporation
907-360-1493
Richard Porter
CEO/President, Knik Tribal Council
907-250-1881
Kelsey Wallace
VP Strategic Advancement & Communications
(907) 802-0441
Community Engagement
- Alaska Native Professionals Association, Board Member 2016-2019
- Alaska Native Media Group, Member Present
- Miss Amazing Alaska, Planning Committee 2014, 2015, 2016
- Fur Rondy Cultural Ambassador
- CIRI Golf Tournament
- ANCCS Academic Policy Committee 2018
- Alaska Native Art Auction
- First Alaskans Institute Smokehouse Gala
- Alaska Native Sisterhood
Timeline
Communications Manager
Native Peoples Action
2022.01 - 2022.10
Project Manager
Knik Tribal Council, Office of Victims of Crime
2021.06 - 2022.01
Staffer
Representative Tiffany Zulkusky
2020.01 - 2020.03
Project Manager
THE RIVR, Koahnic Broadcast Corporation
2016.01 - 2020.01
Associate of Applied Science - Tribal Governance
University of Alaska Fairbanks
BBA - Business Management
University of Alaska Anchorage
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