Joshua Ojeda

Experience

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  Pure Water Events

  Jul 2005 - Jul 2011

  Marketing Special Event Coordinator

  - When I was 15 years old I began organizing concerts to raise money for water wells in Sub-Saharan Africa. The concerts reached up to 800 in attendance and provided funds for 4 water wells.

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  The Signal Newspaper - University of Houston

  Jan 2012 - May 2012

  News Reporter
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  ERGOS Technology Partners

  Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Marketing Intern

  Created social media content and scheduled posts at high traffic social media times.

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  Fairmont Park Church

  Apr 2012 - Mar 2014

  Young Adults Minister

  Encouraged and motivated young adults to engage in local and global social issues.

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  Grainger Industrial Supply

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2014

  Territory Sales Representative

  - Created and executed a quarterly plan to effectively manage and grow territory. - Managed over 200 accounts in a large territory. - Provided customers with product knowledge and assistance.- Mentored and developed new Territory Sales Representatives.

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  Freelance

  Sept 2014 - Jul 2022

  Social Media Manager

  - Created content and managed social media accounts for eight non profits and three political campaigns.- Interviewed and composed stories from people living in post-conflict zones using the Appreciative Inquiry Method.- Created boosted advertisements for Facebook and Instagram and monitored with analytics.- Designed graphics for social media campaigns.

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  Fairmont Park Church

  Sept 2014 - Jan 2018

  Community Coordinator | Ordained Pastor

  - Planned events that connected people into small community groups.- Launched a community literacy bookmobile project.- Officiated religious ceremonies such as weddings, funerals, and Communion. - Organized and facilitated team retreats and trainings for 30-40 volunteers.- Created social media content and managed accounts.

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  City Council District 6

  Dec 2016 - May 2017

  Political Campaign Manager

  -Developed and deployed all campaign advertising strategies. -Launched and analyzed Facebook/Instagram paid advertisements. -Created online mapping tools to identify supporter clusters across the district.

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  Love Does

  Mar 2018 - Sept 2019

  Director of Finance / Social Media Content

  - Completed monthly financial reporting to a U.S. based non profit from Ugandan projects. - Captured social media content from Ugandan Projects.- Interviewed and composed stories from nonprofit beneficiaries in Uganda.- Implemented record keeping systems for receipts in a cash based economy.- Performed audits on financial records for Uganda based projects.- Managed a university scholarship program of 32 students.-Created graphics, video, and other content for social media and other external communications. Show less

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  Galveston Arts Center

  Jan 2020 - Aug 2021

  Community Coordinator / Social Media Manager

  Community Engagement-Supports the federally funded City of Galveston Arts and Cultural Master Plan project by leading community organizing efforts.-Engages with local arts, culture, and historical groups and organizations to foster collaboration.-Collaborates with Galveston Arts Center to promote the project throughout the community and inform local artists of opportunities to participate.-Organizes and participates in the development of surveys and public events to gather resident input on desired arts and cultural activitiesProject Management-Develops and maintains a digital calendar to track all arts, cultural, and historical offerings. -Publishes RFPs for consultants and assists city officials in reviewing proposals.-Works collaboratively with project partners to develop a strategy (budget, timeline, potential funding sources, and key next steps) to implement planned arts and cultural programming.-Effectively communicates project to stakeholders through reports and meeting facilitation. Show less

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  Galveston Symphony Orchestra

  Jul 2020 - Aug 2021

  Executive Director

  -Developed, maintained, and supported Board of Directors; served as ex-officio of each committee; built board involvement with strategic direction for ongoing local operations.-Responsible for marketing and publicity, including concept development, print materials, social media, video content and public image.-Developed monthly reports that reflect social media engagement, reach, and growth for Board of Directors.-Identified grant opportunities, participated in securing grants and filing report.-Oversaw the organizations finances and maintained Quickbooks accounts and reporting. Show less

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  Kina Collins for Congress

  Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

  Political Organizer

  -Managed Call-Time and donor research for the candidate. -Resolicited donations by phone, text and personal emails on behalf of the candidate.-Created graphics and visuals for the campaign's social media accounts.-Coordinated event logistics and processed donations at fundraisers.-Participated in phone banks, signature collections, and GOTV initiatives.

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  Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE)

  Mar 2023 - now

  Community Outreach Coordinator

  -Manages ad campaigns with local media outlets to promote the Chicago Gospel Music Festival, The Chicago Blues Festival, Chicago Jazz Music Festival, World Music Festival, The Chicago Cultural Center, Taste of Chicago, Maxwell Street Market, and over 30 Chicago Farmers Markets. -Participates in meetings with artists, musicians, performers and technical staff to discuss plans of upcoming exhibits, musical performances, city-wide festivals and cultural events-Represents the City of Chicago at conferences and showcases to provide information of local arts related resources-Performs outreach to the city’s arts and cultural communities in order to recruit artists and performers for upcoming events- Participates in the design of promotional materials and the implementation of marketing campaigns to publicize arts programming and special events-Reviews the accuracy of invoices for payment and monitors expenditures of program budgets-Prepares and maintains activity reports of assigned programs and events Show less