Jaide Edwards
Summary
Hello, I'm Jaide Edwards, and my passion lies in becoming a journalist and work in the PR industry. I'm currently an undergraduate at The University of Tampa in Tampa, Florida, I am actively seeking opportunities to gain hands-on experience. I'm dedicated and versatile media arts individual with proven experience in writing, editing, and content creation. Have knowledge in multimedia storytelling and proficient in various editing tools and platforms. Passionate about creating engaging and impactful content.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SPEAR MENTOR
University of Tampa
01.2024 - Current
- The Success Scholars program is a support program for first-generation and/or underrepresented college students at The University of Tampa.
FREELANCE WRITER
Her Campus Media
09.2023 - Current
- I'm a writer at the Her Campus at Tampa chapter
- I write about my experiences, women empowerment, entertainment, and encouraging others
- Beyond Her Campus, I'm a undergraduate student at The University of Tampa, aiming to get my B.A degree in journalism
- Making my way to on my journey I work very hard with my writing assignments, poetry book, businesses and continues to build my portfolio for her dream career.
MEDIA ARTS INTERN
Tampa Bay Education & Network
01.2024 - 04.2024
- At TBAE Network I'm an undergraduate student from the University of Tampa
- At this network I learn hands on experience in the media industry, such as editing, filming, script writing, standup's and etc.
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
Blushes Beauty Bar
06.2021 - 01.2023
- I designed many graphic posts for them such as business promotions, events, content
- Kept them on track with their social media audience
- Not only did I work with them online but also in person if they needed any content work done for the page
SACC GROUP LEADER
West Essex YMCA
09.2022 - 12.2022
- I was a school aged child care group leader for ages k-5 grade at Redwood Elementary School
CAMP COUNSELOR
West Essex YMCA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Learning and interacting with second grade children during the camp season
- Each day I provided my class with new activities and name games so everyone will know one another.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Public Relations
University of Tampa
Tampa, FL05.2026
DIPLOMA -
East Orange Campus High School
06.2022
Skills
- Effective Leadership
- Organization
- Team Collaboration
- Skill Development
- Fast Learner
- Computer Skills
- Creative Cloud
Certification
Public Relations Simternship Certification by Stukent (04/15/2024)
Timeline
SPEAR MENTOR
University of Tampa
01.2024 - Current
MEDIA ARTS INTERN
Tampa Bay Education & Network
01.2024 - 04.2024
FREELANCE WRITER
Her Campus Media
09.2023 - Current
SACC GROUP LEADER
West Essex YMCA
09.2022 - 12.2022
CAMP COUNSELOR
West Essex YMCA
06.2022 - 08.2022
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
Blushes Beauty Bar
06.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Public Relations
University of Tampa
DIPLOMA -
East Orange Campus High School