Jada Wright

Cell: (470)-955-5622
jada.wright@bison.howard.edu
3408 15th St. NE 359 Leisure Ct.
Washington, D.C. 20017 Marietta, GA 30064

A highly motivated legal communications student seeking internship opportunities in the political or legal field.
Interested in leveraging writing abilities, analytical skills, and strong work ethic to positively contribute to an
organizations’ corporate or departmental objectives, while gaining valuable industry experience.

EDUCATION
Howard University, Washington, D.C. Expected Graduation: December 2018
Cathy Hughes School of Communications
Major: Strategic, Legal, and Management Communications Current GPA: 3.7/4.0

RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Principles of Reasoning | Introduction to Communication/Professional Development | Technical Writing
Introduction to Political Science | National Government of the U.S. | Communication Research Methods

HONORS
Legacy Scholarship (tuition and fees) – Present | Dean’s List, Howard University - Aug. 2014-Present

EXPERIENCE
Crowdpac, Washington, D.C. Jan. 2017-Present
• Facilitated campaigns for the website that resulted in over $50,000 donations brought in
• Created successful strategic plans to promote the candidates on the website
• Communicated effectively with campaign organizers
• Identified successful strategies for promoting political campaigns for local, state, and federal races

The School Box Corporate Office, Marietta, Georgia Jan. 2016-Aug. 2016
• Part-time sales and customer service associate
• Assisted the marketing director with new web designs ad promotions
• Demonstrated strong people skills while resolving customer complaints
• Assisted the buyer by placing orders for new supplies and checking inventory

LEADERSHIP
Jewels Incorporated, Howard University Jan. 2015 - Present
• Selected by a group of my peers and served as the Assistant Site Manager
• Devoted time to mentoring the youth of Washington, D.C. once a week
• Served as the assistant chair for the annual Jewels Gala
• Initiated new fundraising and community service opportunities

Empower Girlz, YWCA Washington, D.C. Aug. 2016-Aug. 2017

• Selected by the Youth Outreach Chair
• Volunteer with the center every other weekend
• Aid in youth development of self-love, mental health, and career opportunities

Freedom School, Atlanta, Georgia May 2014–Aug. 2015

• Taught mathematics, reading and sciences
• Provided social, and personal development to urban elementary school children

SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suites | Public Speaker | Proficient in Social Media | Leadership | Mentoring | Organizational |
Collaborator | French: Read and write