• Jasper James

    Digital Strategy | Campaigns | Branding

     

  • Experienced communicator and content creator with a diverse skill set in executive assistance, customer service, public relations, project management, and community growth. Passionate about politics and social justice, I approach communications with an intersectional lens. I have completed intensive communication training, including the ACLU Speakers Bureau and the DNC Speakers Training Program while serving on numerous boards. (Women's March, Black Chamber of Commerce, ACLU)

     

    I am skilled at articulating a compelling and strategic vision, and appreciate working with talented, and motivated teams to achieve the impossible. From Web3 to political policy, I am well versed in synthesizing complex ideas into compelling narratives for broad audiences. I relish bold thinking, continuous learning, and bringing unconventional solutions to complex problems.

     

    Committed to creating positive change through clear, thoughtful messaging and content, I am seeking opportunities to apply my multifaceted background and ability to bridge disciplines to roles focused on innovation, inclusion, and impact. Thanks for stopping by. I look forward to exploring and creating with you!

    Sincerely,

    Jasper James (They/Them)

     

     

  • EXPERIENCE

     

    Activism Articulated

    ACTIVISM ARTICULATED

    Be A Voice, Not An Echo

    Operational Specialist

    2018 – 2022

    Develop and implement comprehensive social media strategies aligned with organizational goals, resulting in increased brand visibility and engagement. Led the conceptualization and creation of compelling and shareable content across multiple platforms, ensuring a consistent brand voice and messaging.

     

     

    #WESAIDENOUGH

    WOMEN'S MARCH BLACK (CO-FOUNDER OF WMBLAC)

    NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN
    SIERRA HEALTH FOUNDATION
    NAACP

    ACLU
    BLACK CHILD LEGACY
    BUILD.BLACK./SACRAMENTO KINGS
    50 WOMEN CAN TAKE THE LEAD 
    TRANS LIFELINE
    WOMEN'S MARCH SACRAMENTO
    INDIVISIBLE
    CHEYENNE RIVER SIOUX TRIBE (STANDING ROCK)
    WHEN WE RISE (ABC)
     

    Political Campaigns:

    DEBRA LUCERO SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 2

    NOAH PHILLIPS FOR SACRAMENTO DISTRICT ATTORNEY
    TAMIKA L'ECLUSE FOR SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCIL

     

     

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    MIKE BLOOMBERG 2020 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN

    Beat Donald Trump

    Social Media_Political Field Organizer

    Dec 2019 – March 2020

     

    Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing, PR, and teams to align social media strategies with broader organizational objectives and campaigns. Developed and implemented numerous data-driven initiatives, resulting in a 20% improvement in satisfaction scores and an increase of 45% growth in BIPOC communities.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    EPOCH EDUCATION

    Training The World For Diversity

    Social Media Manager_Digital Strategy

    April 2019 – December 2019 (Contract)

     

    Responsibilities included planning, developing, executing, prioritizing, and coordinating the overall website and social media strategy as an integral part of Epoch Education’s digital marketing functions. Assist in the creation of system-wide communication procedures and apply sound information and architecture techniques to support findability and usability with a mobile-first approach to create a positive user experience.

     

    Additional responsibilities include:
    - Constructing and executing organization initiatives.
    - Guide and mediate digital communication actions with respect to organizational priorities and governance concerns.
    - Monitor and analyze SEO reports.
    - Act as a brand ambassador for the organization via media.

     

     

     

     

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    SACRAMENTO CITY COLLEGE

    Education First

    Social Media Manager_ Strategy

    Jan 2013 – Nov 2015

     

    Responsibilities included the design, implementation, and maintenance of all social communication campaigns. Monitoring & scheduling material for all social media platforms. Developed and produced the campus blog, monthly newsletter, and promotional audio/videos for student services. Created procedure for archiving all digital content, maintenance of website and blog, and basic SEO monitoring.

     

    Achievements

    - Developed school-wide strategy; set expectations and instituted blog and multi-platform strategic procedures.

    - Produced ten educational videos focusing on productivity tips for students in the areas of social media, job/technology trends and career advice on YouTube.

    - Increased Google+ web page viewers by 32% in the first year.

    - Increased Pinterest shares by 25%.

    - Increased re-tweets and Twitter engagement by over 50%.
     

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    ACLU SACRAMENTO CHAPTER

    Because Freedom Can't Protect Itself​

    Board Member

    Jan 2018 – Present

     

    The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Sacramento County is a volunteer-run chapter of the ACLU of Northern California (ACLU-NC) affiliate. The chapter works to preserve and guarantee the protection of the Constitution's Bill of Rights. I am the co-chair of the communications and partnership committee and member of the ACLU Speakers Bureau. 

    Recent Partnerships Include:

     

    ASSEMBLY MEMBER SHIRLEY WEBER AB392 - USE OF FORCE

    PHIL SERNA AB1185 - POLICE OVERSIGHT BILL

    MARCH FOR OUR LIVES

    THE FUTURE COALITION

    PANT SUIT NATION

    ROCK THE VOTE

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • A goal is a dream with a deadline.

     

    Tap into the power of media

  • SKILLS

     

    Growth is never by chance. It is the result of forces working together.

    Project Management

    Office Management, event planning, workshops, listening sessions, office management, framework, procedure, and manual creation.

    Job Specific Leadership

    Partnerships, fundraising, client relations, multimedia presentations, public speaking, press release writing, editing, pitch proposals, copywriting (op-ed statements), and memos.

    Computer Proficiency

    MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Apple iPad/iPod/iOS; Mac OS X; Windows, 50 wpm.

    Market Research

    Social media listening/ monitoring, SEO analytics, trend-watching, brand analysis.

    Web Design and Strategic Planning

    Communications

    Digital campaign development, (main website/ social media) Website architecture (re-frame)

    Technology

    Audio: Pro Tools, Audacity, Reaper, Reason, Garage Band, Mackie proficient, live sound expert.

    Video editing/software: Avid, Adobe Suite, iMovie, Powtoon, Animoto, GoAnimate, Dvolver, Creaza

  • EDUCATION

     

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    Sacramento City College

    Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) Business & Marketing 

    Audio Engineer & Sound Design

     

    Activities: Phi Theta Kappa, Tutor, Math Club.

  • Identify your problems but give your power and energy to solutions.
     

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    "If at first you don’t succeed, pay someone else to do it for you." - Anonymous