Jade Merriwether

About Me

Reliable, hard-working student looking to share my talents and expand my skillset in the big city. Here to learn and grow in a new environment. Get to know me!

Location

New York, NY
St. Louis, MO
Education
    The New School
    August 2017 - May 2021
    degree
    Bachelor's
    majors
    Cultural Studies
    Media Studies
    Iowa City West High School
    August 2015 - May 2017
Work Experience
    Eugene Lang - Civil Engagement and Social Justice Organization
    Student Administrative Assistant
    New York, NY, United States
    October 2017 - June 2018
    company
    Eugene Lang - Civil Engagement and Social Justice Organization
    title
    Student Administrative Assistant
    overview
    • Responsibilities: Assist with program planning, booking event spaces, writing/publishing weekly e-newsletter, brand and value reconstruction
    Race Forward
    Research Intern/Consultant
    New York, NY, United States
    January 2018 - May 2018
    Buckle
    Part-Time Sales Associate
    Coralville, IA, United States
    June 2016 - July 2017
    Camp Thunderbird for Girls
    Camp Counselor
    Bemidji, MN, United States, 56601
    June 2015 - August 2015
Fun Fact

I am an neo-soul + indie singer-songwriter and newly developed podcaster!

Passion

I am for and of the people. My work is rooted in my desire to connect with the communities I come from. I aim to use new skills gained from experience in media to engage communities both in person and via new media platforms with the intent to create positive narratives by and for its members.

Skills
Languages
EnglishSpanish
Technical skills
Data AnalysisMailChimpMicrosoft OfficePhotoshopResearch & CommunicationSocial Media Tinyletter
Skills
Creative StoryboradingDigital Graphic DesignEvent PlanningGreat sales techniques Marketing StrategyPodcastingProgram PlanningProject collaboration & strategyWriting
Gigs / Freelance
    Caught Up with Jade and Omar
    Podcast Co-host
    June 2018 - present
Leadership
    Black Student Union
    Member
    August 2017 - present
    Students of Color Weekly
    Head Organizer
Hobbies
playing guitar, singing, writing, listening to podcasts, reading, spending time outdoors