JORDAN GARZA

A dynamic individual with hands-on experience in research with a talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Event: Kent Paris Festival

Communication Director, March 2024 – June 2024

• Secured media coverage in Parisian blogs, French podcasts, and Shakespeare and Co Bookstore, creating 65% increase in event attendance from years prior.
• Overhauled the festival website and social media accounts, resulting in 35% more traffic online before the update.
• Created a crisis management plan to be followed in case of venue cancellations, featured guest no-shows, and ticketing issues.

Publication: The Menteur Magazine

Assistant Art Editor, November 2024 - June 2025

• Collaborated with the senior art director to develop visual themes and layout concepts that helped define the message of the magazine.
• Edited and retouched high-resolution images using Adobe Photoshop for print and digital publication, while also working with the artists to ensure their pieces remained in their intended context and messaging.
• Designed and laid out the magazine spread, weaving together art and writing for a cohesive publication.

Non-Fiction Editor, January 2024 - May 2025

• Collaborated with design and art teams to align visual narratives with written content
• Edited 10+ pieces that were submitted for publication, while evaluating the written content for spelling mistakes, accurate facts and a theme that followed the guidelines of that magazine edition.

Publication: Crimson Historical Review

Copy Editor, January 2021 - May 2022

• Copyedited and proofread high-level academic manuscripts, journal articles, and doctoral dissertations to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to style guidelines.

• Maintained strict adherence to Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), APA, MLA, or AMA guidelines across diverse academic disciplines.

Review Board Associate, August 2020 - May 2022

• Fact-checked and edited feature articles for accuracy, tone, and AP Style compliance, ensuring 100% adherence to legal and ethical standards.

The University of Kent, Paris School of Art and Culture

Paris Society

Class President, November 2024 - May 2025 

• Enganged with the students to understand their concerns and questions about the program, and effectivelt realy that information to the University.
• CollaborEngaged with the students to understand their concerns and questions about the program, and m, a relayed that information to the University.

The University of Alabama

Delta Zeta Sorority (Event Planning)

External Social Chair, August 2021 - May 2022

Greek Week Chair, August 2018 - May 2020

Sigma Chi Derby Days Chair, August 2018 - March 2020  

Homecoming Committee, August 2018 - October 2021

Event Organizer Delta Zeta Dukeout, August 2018 - November 2018

• Created contracts with venues and food vendors that adheared to city, University, and Panhellenic guidlines.
• Spearheaded new creative marketing to increase attendance records.

T-Shirt Chair Assistant, January 2019 - December 2021

• Negotiated contracts with outside companies to license and design various fashion pieces for all organized sorority events.

• Coordinated with artists to obtain graphic designs for marketing and products to be used by the sorority and its members.