Jordan Hawkins
Jordan Hawkins
8970 Tawes St. ? Fulton, MD 20759 ? ------------ ? jhawki8196@@------------
Recent UMD English Graduate
Recent graduate from the University of Maryland, College Park with a Bachelor�s Degree in English with a strong interest in a career in Journalism, Communications, and Public Relations. My educational background, experiences in journalism, communications, and leadership have created a solid foundation and position me as a strong candidate for the intended position.
Communicative & Concise Writing
Training & Leadership Development
Team-building & Conflict Management
Precise & Punctual Reporting
Adaptive Learning & Coachability.
Customer Service & Hospitality
Detailed & Responsive Informer
Problem Solving & Resolution
Talent & Performance Management
Professional Experience
Dick�s Sporting Goods: March 2019 - Current
Sales Associate: Footwear
Responsible for creating and developing a strong, comfortable, and hospitable environment for customers to shop and purchase in. Getting athletes the equipment and merchandise they need as quickly as possible is the main goal. In addition, experience and exposure to sports culture is gained in order to develop skills needed in communications related to that field.
Professional approach towards customers; able to make good relationship with customers with the intention of making them repeated customer
Expert in using different kinds of inventory software
Familiarity of store�s stock and the proper storage location and temperature conditions for each item
Johns Hopkins Center For Talented Youth June 2018 - August 2018
Resident Assistant and Community Assistant
Responsible for meeting, engaging, and developing relationships between the students. While
students are in class, RA commitments include attendance at daily meetings, planning and preparing
student activities and events, and assisting with any residential program needs that arise. The RA is also
responsible for conducting the daily and weekend activities and events for students.
Assist residents in acclimating to campus and learning more about what they want to do
Ensure safety of residents and residence halls.
Work as part of a cohesive team to create an engaging two month experience for the student residents.
Living Full Out with Nancy Solari June 2018 - August 2018
Social Media Intern
Responsible for expanding and overseeing the company�s social networking sites and apply marketing and public relations techniques in growing the business and gaining exposure. I was given the opportunity to make a valuable impact to the company by adding my thoughts on what can be implemented. Everyday was a new communication with new individuals, incorporating their stories, and lives into our own, through media or direct interaction
Trained on how to use multiple social media platforms, as well as how to effectively position of message
Consistently asked to create and present their marketing ideas for how they would like to utilize social media to promote the company or radio show.
Department of Resident Life at University of Maryland August 2015 - December 2018
Head Resident Assistant and Community Assistant
Responsible for meeting, engaging, and developing relationships between the students and the UMD community. Increasing general quality of life for all students was a primary goal and something I was able to accomplish. This was reflected by general increase of positive response and feedback by at least 10% each semester.
Assist residents in acclimating to campus and learning more about what they want to do
Ensure safety of residents and residence halls
Handle resident�s complaints and situations as a leader and point of escalation
Involved in campus affairs and activities
Drop the Pop! Radio Show at University of Maryland October 2016 - May 2018
Host & Correspondent
Responsible for finding, creating, and reporting on new stories pertaining to current events. Mainly those that interested youth in my generation. This included, entertainment, technology, fashion, etc. Also, organized scripts and hosted shows weekly.
Prepare and produce weekly news features; cover news events, including news conferences, board and organization meetings, sports, University program, and governmental agencies.
Maintain 24-hour availability for news coverage
Periodically host, broadcast, and facilitate the show
U.S Congressman Steny Hoyer: Democratic Whip May 2016/17 - August 2016/17
Congressional Intern at U.S Congress
Responsible for interacting, managing, and maintaining relationships with the constituents of Congressman Hoyer. This included a typical 9-5 day of telephone conversations that imparted customer service, diplomatic, and negotiation skills. Those skills helped to hone me into an effective and reliable member of the support staff.
Engage and partake in advanced communications and voter services
Answer constituent phone calls
Collect, sort and respond to constituent emails
The Baltimore Afro-American September 2016 - January 2017
Intern Reporter at The Baltimore Afro-American
Responsible for finding, accessing, and writing a wealth of news stories, current, historical and topical. Specifically tasked with covering high school football in the Baltimore City & Prince George�s County areas. This process included weekly research, watching, and noting of the games including player statistics. Provided a weekly summary of the league and which helped determine a player of the week from both counties.
Covered a range of areas (e.g., news, sports, lifestyle,) as a part-time reporter
Never failed to meet a deadline
Provided complete, accurate, and compelling coverage of sports and news media.
Fulfilled multifaceted duties that included reporting, news/feature writing, researching, fact-checking, proofreading and headline/cutline writing.
WHUR 96.3 Radio Station April 2015 - August 2015
Executive Production Intern
Responsible for learning and managing the day to day operations of the nationally syndicated Steve Harvey Morning show. Worked with radio station operators and specialists on the job to independently draft and implement sound bites, traffic reports/updates, as well as finding and reporting on the latest news in the local area.
Implemented and reported traffic conditions through the Total Traffic and Weather Network
Wrote and produced short-form content and radio spots.
Produced compelling investigative and human interest stories about celebrities and iconic news subjects for radio station broadcasts.
Set up equipment for broadcasts and promotions at station remotes.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, University of Maryland-College Park, College Park, MD, May 2019
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Jordan Hawkins
8970 Tawes St. ? Fulton, MD 20759 ? ------------ ? jhawki8196@@------------
Recent UMD English Graduate
Recent graduate from the University of Maryland, College Park with a Bachelor�s Degree in English with a strong interest in a career in Journalism, Communications, and Public Relations. My educational background, experiences in journalism, communications, and leadership have created a solid foundation and position me as a strong candidate for the intended position.
Communicative & Concise Writing
Training & Leadership Development
Team-building & Conflict Management
Precise & Punctual Reporting
Adaptive Learning & Coachability.
Customer Service & Hospitality
Detailed & Responsive Informer
Problem Solving & Resolution
Talent & Performance Management
Professional Experience
Dick�s Sporting Goods: March 2019 - Current
Sales Associate: Footwear
Responsible for creating and developing a strong, comfortable, and hospitable environment for customers to shop and purchase in. Getting athletes the equipment and merchandise they need as quickly as possible is the main goal. In addition, experience and exposure to sports culture is gained in order to develop skills needed in communications related to that field.
Professional approach towards customers; able to make good relationship with customers with the intention of making them repeated customer
Expert in using different kinds of inventory software
Familiarity of store�s stock and the proper storage location and temperature conditions for each item
Johns Hopkins Center For Talented Youth June 2018 - August 2018
Resident Assistant and Community Assistant
Responsible for meeting, engaging, and developing relationships between the students. While
students are in class, RA commitments include attendance at daily meetings, planning and preparing
student activities and events, and assisting with any residential program needs that arise. The RA is also
responsible for conducting the daily and weekend activities and events for students.
Assist residents in acclimating to campus and learning more about what they want to do
Ensure safety of residents and residence halls.
Work as part of a cohesive team to create an engaging two month experience for the student residents.
Living Full Out with Nancy Solari June 2018 - August 2018
Social Media Intern
Responsible for expanding and overseeing the company�s social networking sites and apply marketing and public relations techniques in growing the business and gaining exposure. I was given the opportunity to make a valuable impact to the company by adding my thoughts on what can be implemented. Everyday was a new communication with new individuals, incorporating their stories, and lives into our own, through media or direct interaction
Trained on how to use multiple social media platforms, as well as how to effectively position of message
Consistently asked to create and present their marketing ideas for how they would like to utilize social media to promote the company or radio show.
Department of Resident Life at University of Maryland August 2015 - December 2018
Head Resident Assistant and Community Assistant
Responsible for meeting, engaging, and developing relationships between the students and the UMD community. Increasing general quality of life for all students was a primary goal and something I was able to accomplish. This was reflected by general increase of positive response and feedback by at least 10% each semester.
Assist residents in acclimating to campus and learning more about what they want to do
Ensure safety of residents and residence halls
Handle resident�s complaints and situations as a leader and point of escalation
Involved in campus affairs and activities
Drop the Pop! Radio Show at University of Maryland October 2016 - May 2018
Host & Correspondent
Responsible for finding, creating, and reporting on new stories pertaining to current events. Mainly those that interested youth in my generation. This included, entertainment, technology, fashion, etc. Also, organized scripts and hosted shows weekly.
Prepare and produce weekly news features; cover news events, including news conferences, board and organization meetings, sports, University program, and governmental agencies.
Maintain 24-hour availability for news coverage
Periodically host, broadcast, and facilitate the show
U.S Congressman Steny Hoyer: Democratic Whip May 2016/17 - August 2016/17
Congressional Intern at U.S Congress
Responsible for interacting, managing, and maintaining relationships with the constituents of Congressman Hoyer. This included a typical 9-5 day of telephone conversations that imparted customer service, diplomatic, and negotiation skills. Those skills helped to hone me into an effective and reliable member of the support staff.
Engage and partake in advanced communications and voter services
Answer constituent phone calls
Collect, sort and respond to constituent emails
The Baltimore Afro-American September 2016 - January 2017
Intern Reporter at The Baltimore Afro-American
Responsible for finding, accessing, and writing a wealth of news stories, current, historical and topical. Specifically tasked with covering high school football in the Baltimore City & Prince George�s County areas. This process included weekly research, watching, and noting of the games including player statistics. Provided a weekly summary of the league and which helped determine a player of the week from both counties.
Covered a range of areas (e.g., news, sports, lifestyle,) as a part-time reporter
Never failed to meet a deadline
Provided complete, accurate, and compelling coverage of sports and news media.
Fulfilled multifaceted duties that included reporting, news/feature writing, researching, fact-checking, proofreading and headline/cutline writing.
WHUR 96.3 Radio Station April 2015 - August 2015
Executive Production Intern
Responsible for learning and managing the day to day operations of the nationally syndicated Steve Harvey Morning show. Worked with radio station operators and specialists on the job to independently draft and implement sound bites, traffic reports/updates, as well as finding and reporting on the latest news in the local area.
Implemented and reported traffic conditions through the Total Traffic and Weather Network
Wrote and produced short-form content and radio spots.
Produced compelling investigative and human interest stories about celebrities and iconic news subjects for radio station broadcasts.
Set up equipment for broadcasts and promotions at station remotes.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, University of Maryland-College Park, College Park, MD, May 2019
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST