Resume

Jason Paul Pickle                       

jasonpickle@gmail.com

P.O. Box 658 Minden, NV 89423                                             

775-292-0522

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OBJECTIVE:
Dynamic, results-oriented individual with vision constantly seeks a challenging internal/external communications opportunity with a progressive company where quality is a standard, responsibility is an incentive, growth is guaranteed and recognition is a fact.

 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

• Public Speaking and Interpersonal Communication
• Self-starter ability, able to take limited direction to produce results
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Creative thinker who can implement professionally and manage to budget
• Multi-tasking skills, managing multiple projects/responsibilities at one time
• The ability to work effectively with others as part of a team
• The ability to travel extensively if necessary
• Supervisory experience in various degrees
• Media Master

 

EXPERIENCE:

Realtor and Real Estate Investor

• Licenced Nevada Real Estate Sales Person
• Owner of multiple investment properties
• Experienced in various forms of Investment real estate
• In process of becoming a licensed Property Manager
• Builds cash-flow statements, flow sheets and investment analysis
• Proficient in Land, Residential, Commercial and Industrial real estate

 

Public Relations/ Marketing Coordinator, Youth Villages

• In consultation with Development and Public Relations Directors, developed and implemented short- and long-range goals, media plans, strategies, and vehicles for comprehensive and effective program exposure.
• Acted as a spokesperson for the Youth Villages in lieu of the Development Director, to multiple media, corporate, business and non-profit professionals.
• Functioned as primary press contact for local and regional media outlets.
• Fostered and maintained a network of contacts with external counterparts while assessing program needs to develop strategic external partners.
• Acted as team leader for Middle Tennessee Corporate Ambassador team.
• Assisted in the fulfillment of marketing and communications commitments resulting from sponsorships of programs.
• Produced and acted as managing editor for Youth Villages Middle Tennessee newsletter 4 times annually, reaching 10,000+ constituents.
• Responsible for the research, writing, and editing of press releases and PSAs.
• Worked with the Development Director and Advisory Council to facilitate communication within the staff, donors, and volunteers, as appropriate.

 

Volunteer Program Coordinator, Youth Villages

• Assessed all program volunteer needs.
• Coordinated and managed a Middle Tennessee volunteer network that offered diverse opportunities for volunteer involvement with Youth Villages’ children and various departmental needs.
• Proposed and implemented recruitment strategies, recruiting, interviewing, and placing volunteers, and tracking demographics.
• Worked directly with West Tennessee volunteer coordinator.
• Developed ongoing relationships with multiple Middle Tennessee Universities.
• Trained and placed over 50 volunteers.

  

Internship Program Coordinator, Youth Villages

• Coordinated the on boarding process for intern candidates and participated in campus visits and recruitment fairs.
• Developed and implemented training program to educated new interns on Youth Villages’ programs, treatment modality, mission and values.
• Established, developed and maintained all campus relationships.
• Maintained all intern files.
• Assisted and partnered with Internship and Recruitment Managers to develop and implement innovative recruitment and retention strategies.
• Trained and placed over 30 interns.

 

 Strategic Campaign Developer, Ocean Way Recording Studios

• Developed a 1-year public relations/marketing campaign for a prominent Nashville recording studio in order to increase profits by 20% by campaign completion.
• Gathered primary and secondary research providing background information on the industry and client, market situation and current trends in opinion and attitudes.
• Targeted and profiled all potential publics that needed to be motivated to help aid the campaign resolution.
• Developed specific strategies designed reach each key public with a specifically designed message.
• Developed a time-task matrix to integrate the strategic implementation of the plan.
• Constructed plans for a nation-wide networking conference.

 

PROFICIENT IN:

• Internet Applications: Netscape, Internet Explorer
• Microsoft Applications: Word, Excel, Access, Works, PowerPoint
• Design/ Layout Applications: Adobe Photoshop, PageMaker, Publisher, Front Page
• Web Design and Layout
• Various Media Types and Uses
• Personalized Marketing Strategies
• Media-Mix Specialist

 

SEMINARS AND TRAININGS:

• Franklin Covey- Project Management, An Approach That Really Works
• Franklin Covey- Time Management, First Things First
• Wilson Learning- Social Styles Series for Successful Communications
• Center for Nonprofit Mgmt- Writing Public Relations Plans
• Center for Nonprofit Mgmt- The Power of PR
• Center for Nonprofit Mgmt- Operational Mgmt of Your Non Profit
• Raising More Money- Building Lifetime Donors
• Russ Whitney- Investing in Real Estate from Cashflow to Overseas Potentials
• Hobbs Herder- The Business and Marketing Systems Trainers

 

EDUCATION:          

Middle Tennessee State University

Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications, May 2001, GPA 3.0

Major: Public Relations/Journalism

Minors: Speech and Business Administration

 

PERSONAL:            

Outdoors and environmental enthusiast

Photographer, Writer, Painter

Enjoy traveling and new experiences

Seeks growth and challenges at all times

Building green energy plans