jack1239@msu.

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Ashanti Jackson 810-620-3699

Event Coordinator.
East Lansing, Michigan.

SUMMARY

Dynamic, self motivated organizer with varied exposure from different organizations gaining valuable
experience as an office assistance, sales associate and event coordinator etc.

Results oriented, with high energy and hands on experience. Extensive background in writing, promotion and
event planning.
Posses a can do attitude and very efficient in multitasking.

Specific areas of expertise include the allocation of funds, project coordination and event/meeting planning and
assisting professionals.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Assistant Events Coordinator

Infrastructure Planning & Facilities , East Lansing, MI.
Nov 2015 Current
Responsible for incoming event review, triage information and determine needs, compliance with University
policies and guidelines, approvals and scheduling of work orders.
Monitor indoor work orders.
Review Indoor Event projects for accuracy, and IPF cost recovery.
Serve as primary customer contact for routine indoor events.
Review/ process Student Life Community request.
Answer events and custodial phone lines.
Relay custodial trouble calls to field staff.
Provide back up support to office CT staff.
Assist in updating the events office manual
Provide support and order entry for supply requisitions.
Responsible for overseeing MSU employee and student groups events both indoor and outdoor on Michigan
State University's campus. 800 plus per year.

Student Allocations Board Member

Associated Students of Michigan State University , East Lansing, MI
Sep 2016 May 2017
The ASMSU Student Allocations Board was created to fund individual projects of CORES and COPS
organizations as well as registered student groups on the campus of Michigan State University.
Attend weekly meetings.
Allocate and vote on amount of funds student groups will receive.
Listen to organizations present presentations in regards to why they need funding.

New Media Drivers License

East Lansing, MI.
Aug 2016 Dec 2016
The New Media Drivers License course trains students in new media and digital marketing. It was created in
partnership with the department of Advertising, Public Relations, & Retailing in the College of Communication
Arts and Sciences at Michigan State University.
 It offers student's the chance to receive their license to drive new media.
Use digital marketing.
Develop content for blogs.
Write digital public relations (PR).
Master social media sites.
Build community with your customers.
Practice search engine optimization and search engine marketing.

MSU Advertising Association: Public Relations Assistant

College of Communication, Arts, & Science, East Lansing, MI
Jan 2015 May 2015
Assist in press release and visible promotion for MSUAA events.
Organize committee members and volunteers in promoting of events.
Oversee and help promote the advertising social media accounts.
Assist in overall organization of a diverse campus wide organization on the campus of Michigan State
University.
Oversee an organization with over 50 members.
Successfully plan Chicago Agency Tour for Spring Semester.

Business Services & Communication Co-Op

Genesse Intermediate School District Administration Bldg, Flint, Michigan.
Nov 2012 Aug 2013
Assisted with print room jobs.
Ran mail and print jobs for all the school districts in the county.
Scanned insurance files and entered and processed paperwork into the company's database.
Assisted in payroll on a biweekly basis.
Worked the front desk answering phone calls, assisting with questions and scheduling fingerprinting
appointments.
Distributed inner and outer office mail.
Assisted in Receiving and monitoring inventory of supplies.
Set up professional meetings.
Assist superintendent.

EDUCATION & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Arts: Advertising

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
2013 2017
Pursuing a degree in Advertising with a concentration in Management and Media along with a minor in Public Relations.

DAUGHTERS OF THE COLLECTIVE: STUDENT MENTOR VOLUNTEER.

Mentoring program at Michigan State.

Dedicated to empowering and uplifting young woman through 6th-8th grade.
Assist in coordinating events and activities for DOC sessions.
Fundraising in order to provide girls with food, destination activities and materials.
A mentor to younger girls and an open ear for them to share their personal stories with.

AMERICAN RED CROSS STUDENT VOLUNTEER.

Assisted in facilitating flyers and promotion about donating blood.

Volunteered in assisting with blood drive.
Provided snacks for students who gave blood.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICA

Volunteered at the Boys and Girls club of Flint Michigan.

Assisted in youth workshops.
Assisted in arts and crafts and gaming.
Provided assistance with summer food drive fundraisers.