JC Payne
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Successful public relations professional with substantial experience developing and executing successful PR campaigns. Skilled at creating positive relationships with media, stakeholders and clients. Strategic and committed to staying responsive and proactive in dealing with crises. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Media Manager
Washington Stage Guild
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted media training for company executives and business leaders.
- Developed and promoted corporate brand, images and identity to media and public.
- Oversaw team of communications and media relations professionals with focus on achieving PR results.
Programing Coordinator/Communications
The Actor's Center
05.2024 - Current
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Organized spaces, materials and catering support for internal and client-focused meetings.
- Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
Lead Magician Instructor
School of Magic Arts
10.2021 - Current
- Led workshops focused on stage presence, sleight of hand and spreading joy and amusement throughout audience with magic.
- Designed grand illusions and brought in audience volunteers to distract from trick maneuvers.
- Taught sleight-of-hand and illusory stunts to students.
- Taught complicated illusions such as to engage and captivate students.
Theater Teacher
Howard County Public Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Acting
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD12.2021
Associate of Arts - Theater
Howard County Community College
Columbia, MD12.2018
Skills
- Photo and Video Editing
- Brand Promotion
- Effective Organization
- Content Creation
- Photography and Videography
- Community Engagement
- Interpersonal Skills
- Brand Awareness
- Managing Complaints
- Social Media
Timeline
Social Media Manager
Washington Stage Guild
07.2024 - Current
Programing Coordinator/Communications
The Actor's Center
05.2024 - Current
Theater Teacher
Howard County Public Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023
Lead Magician Instructor
School of Magic Arts
10.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Acting
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Associate of Arts - Theater
Howard County Community College