Jasper Pershing
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Theater-trained writer and creative professional experience in community engagement, project coordination, cultural programming, and storytelling. Jasper successfully facilitated programs addressing AI's effects on marginalized communities and coordinated partnerships with the New York Asian Film Festival. He's committed to leveraging storytelling and the arts to foster community and drive social change.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
PrideMatters Local Champion
ALIXPARTNERS
New York, NY
07.2025 - Current
- Facilitated cross-office program between New York and London teams to discuss AI's impact on LGBTQ and black communities.
- Coordinated collaboration between AlixPartners and New York Asian Film Festival 2026 to enhance cultural representation.
- Researched and developed community partnerships and volunteer opportunities to strengthen employee engagement and align with organizational values.
Office Services Professional
ALIXPARTNERS
New York, NY
04.2025 - Current
- Support employee engagement and workplace initiatives while managing multiple projects, stakeholders, and time-sensitive requests in fast-paced professional development.
- Coordinate 5-10 meetings and programs daily, including scheduling, catering, materials, vendor coordination, and on-site execution for teams, across the firm.
- Source vendors and event spaces and coordinate invitations and day-of logistics for internal events and employee programs.
- Draft and refine internal communications and develop practical systems that improve coordination and execution of recurring projects.
Screewriter/Story Teller
INDEPENDENT
Jersey City, NJ
01.2020 - Current
- Currently in pre-production for a short film I wrote and will be starring in. Develop original narrative projects from concept through multiple rounds of writing, revision, and development.
- Developed pitch materials, project summaries, and artist statements to effectively communicate creative concepts to diverse audiences.
- Crowdfunded and created art on limited budgets while building a collaborative team aligned with a shared vision.
Demonstration Specialist
EDS STRATEGY LLC
Los Angeles, CA
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Led high-volume product demonstrations within different grocery marts around Los Angeles daily and engaged directly with customers to gather insights about audience needs, interests, and behavior.
- Adapted communication strategies for diverse audiences, translating product information into accessible and engaging presentations for parents and college students.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify patterns, informing targeted marketing and outreach strategies.
- Met deadlines and performance goals consistently in fast-paced, interactive environments.
Set Production Assistant
BISCUIT
Los Angeles, CA
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Coordinated production logistics, set preparation, breakdown, and inventory management to streamline daily operations in fast-paced creative environment.
- Coordinated with production team members across multiple departments to ensure smooth execution of daily production needs.
- Maintained detailed inventory records and resolved logistical challenges to meet shifting production priorities.
- Adapted to changing schedules and deadlines, ensuring alignment with evolving production requirements.
Door-to-Door Sales Representative
FARM FRESH TO YOU
Los Angeles, CA
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Engaged over 100 potential customers daily through high-volume face-to-face outreach.
- Adapted messaging and communication strategies based on customer needs to enhance engagement.
- Refined outreach and sales approaches using customer insights and feedback collected during interactions.
- Developed strong verbal communication and persuasion skills while working independently toward daily goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts
HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE
Amherst, MA05-2022
Conservatory Training
The National Theater Institute
Waterford, CT05-2021
Literature / Essay Writing Program
UCLA - Summer Intensive
Los Angeles, CA08-2018
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Cultural Representation
- Strategic Partnerships
- Event planning
- Project Management
- Program Development
- Audience Engagement
- Marketing & Outreach
- Data Analysis
- Content Development
- Stakeholder Communication
Timeline
PrideMatters Local Champion
ALIXPARTNERS
07.2025 - Current
Office Services Professional
ALIXPARTNERS
04.2025 - Current
Demonstration Specialist
EDS STRATEGY LLC
02.2024 - 05.2024
Set Production Assistant
BISCUIT
11.2022 - 04.2023
Door-to-Door Sales Representative
FARM FRESH TO YOU
01.2022 - 12.2022
Screewriter/Story Teller
INDEPENDENT
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts
HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE
Conservatory Training
The National Theater Institute
Literature / Essay Writing Program
UCLA - Summer Intensive