Jalen Gore

252-548-4671 | gorejalen@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Howard University, Washington, D.C. Expected Graduation: December 2019
Cumulative G.P.A. 3.25
Major G.P.A. 3.51
B.B.A. in Public Relations
Dean’s List August 2017-January 2018
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
 Digital Media Literacy  Advanced Public Relations Writing
 Principles of Speech  Principles of Persuasion
 Fundamentals of Journalism  Intro to Strategic Communications
WORK EXPERIENCE

LIT Ministry, Social Media Manager– D.C., Washington July 2017- Present
 Served as the sole creator of texts posts and visual media while managing all media channels.
 Created the LIT Leaders social media campaign that resulted in an average Twitter engagement rate of
10.4% and 24.4 thousand Twitter impressions over the course of the campaign.
 Developed a following demographic and expanded numbers in social media community that would go on
to triple Bible study attendance numbers.
 Analyze analytics to create media strategies that increased Twitter following by 300% and created
Instagram page with a current following of 170.

Blackfinn Ameripub, Social Media Intern– D.C., Washington February 2018- Present
 Assisting with community engagement and content production for Blackfinn DC’s social media channels,
documenting select performances and events.
 Document the “be lively” experience at Blackfinn using photography and videography.
 Update our video and photo database and contribute to the management of archives.
 Help curate email campaign content to drive up current and new business.
 Research market trends and potential external marketing opportunities in the Greater DMV area.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

 Howard University Men’s Soccer Team August 2015 - January 2016

 Public School Speaker December 2017 - Present
SKILLS

 Strong knowledge of digital media landscape including social media

 Adept skills in online outreach and promotion
 Excellent time management skills
 Exceptional interpersonal and analytical skills.
 Skilled in Microsoft Office