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Essence Jackson

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented administrative professional with strong organizational and relationship-building skills, seeking to leverage expertise in a corporate, sales, or marketing role focused on client engagement and business growth. Proven experience in event coordination, stakeholder communication, and operations support enhances the ability to drive results and foster meaningful connections.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Producer/ Computer Graphics Coordinator

Victory Church
01.2020 - Current
  • Produced multimedia content for weekly services viewed by 700+ attendees, ensuring seamless audiovisual displays and seamless streaming.
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
  • Trained and onboarded new volunteers, promoting inclusive team culture and continuity in production processes.

Educator

Childcare Network
10.2020 - 02.2025
  • Developed and implemented personalized lesson plans for 250+ preschool aged students, improving development benchmarks.
  • Maintained regular communication with parents regarding their child's daily milestones.
  • Collaborated with staff on curriculum enhancements that boosted engagement and learning outcomes.

Sales Associate

Home Depot
08.2020 - 01.2021
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.

External and Legislative Affairs Intern

AT&T
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Researched and compiled 100+ legislative profiles to support policy initiatives.
  • Created a contact database of 800+ stakeholders, streamlining communications between AT&T and decision-makers.
  • Developed dashboards and pivot tables for internal giving data, streamlining reporting and compliance.

Administrative Student Assistant

Georgia State University
09.2017 - 05.2020
  • Supported daily operations of the career advising team, resolving student inquiries with a 95% success rate.
  • Coordinated 20+ campus-wide career events, including career fairs, one-on-one meet and greets, and tabling, increasing student attendance and employer engagement.
  • Onboarded 50+ employers and panelist for events aligned with student career interests, acting as the liaison with staff and external partners, fostering relations between new partnerships and GSU Career Services.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Public Relations

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
05.2020

Skills

  • Soft: Student Engagement Event Coordination Relationship Building Career Coaching Organization Presentation Communication Strategies Employer Outreach
  • Technical: Google Suite Adobe Creative Cloud Canva ProPresenter Microsoft Office Media Production Social Media Marketing

Timeline

Educator

Childcare Network
10.2020 - 02.2025

Sales Associate

Home Depot
08.2020 - 01.2021

External and Legislative Affairs Intern

AT&T
05.2020 - 08.2020

Producer/ Computer Graphics Coordinator

Victory Church
01.2020 - Current

Administrative Student Assistant

Georgia State University
09.2017 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Public Relations

Georgia State University
Essence Jackson