Jazimar Jones

Experience

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  Valspar

  Nov 2013 - Jul 2016

  Territory Manager

  • Managed 2 million dollar territory• Maintained showroom appearance at eight Lowe’s locations• Created unique marketing materials to increase sales• Aided customers in color and paint selections (including problem solving for customer complaints)• Lead trainer for major product launches• Maintained relationships with key decision makers across the market to achieve sales goals• Managed inventory

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  Tebra

  Aug 2016 - Jan 2024

  Photography Production Management• Scheduled photoshoots with clients, which included hiring and communicating with freelance photographers for both in-state and out-of-state shoots• Provided on-site creative direction for images set to be used as in-house proprietary stock photography• Reviewed and hired talent for photoshoots ( stock photo campaign ) • Reviewed photoshoot schedule and managed project communications• Reviewed which images would be use to be added to stock library as well as which selects would go to provider Video Production Management• Vetted and selected voice-over talent• Communicated video goals and expectations with videographer/editor• Reviewed and approved storyboards as well as video edits to be used in social campaigns• Repurposed and edited videos using Adobe Premiere and Aftereffects to be used in social campaigns utilizing updated brand • Provided direction to editor to ensure we are creatively pushing the boundaries while reaching the goal(s) of each project• Collaborated with Demand Generation campaign leads to curated video ads for marketing campaignsAdditional Responsibilities:• Collaborated with the Content Marketing, Product Marketing, and Demand Generation teams to manage creative marketing projects (digital, video, and photography)• Managed relationships between stakeholders and creative team while gathering all info and assets needed to set accurate project expectations from concept to delivery• Hired and managed freelancers, contractors and vendors as needed• Managed the workflows and processes of creative production • Tracked and reported video and photography expenses made by the creative team• Provided creative input for design, video, and photography deliverables• Managed operating budget for each project which included negotiating costs with photographers and videographers/animators. Show less • Active leader of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resource Group intended not only to promote diversity and inclusion but provide team members resources to help them in bringing their full selves to the work place• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion lead for Executive communication• Collaborate with the CEO and executive team to strategize ways to make the company more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Driver of key company DEI initiatives• Organize DEI events which included serving as the facilitator for the first externally promoted Diversity & Inclusion panel at PatientPop Show less • Recruit, manage, and mentor a multi-functional team consisting of Website Design, Written Website Content, and Customer Quality Assurance (includes a team of freelance writers)• Implement process improvements and system updates that streamline each team’s workflow resulting in increased productivity and cost savings• Manage freelancer and content cost per customer. Implement strategies to manage and achieve quarterly targets• Routinely provide verbal and written feedback to each team member to manage performance expectations• Create and manage career path for each team, which includes reviewing and proposing salary ranges • Update role responsibilities/qualifications for new and existing positions based on company’s growing needs• Collaborate with Vice President of Customer Success to analyze key results and develop business strategies for each team based on company needs• Collaborate with Director of Local SEO and Sr. Director of Product on new product releases and company partnerships as well as provide feedback on product enhancements as it relates to design and content• Collaborate with the engineering team to review and enhance the platform’s designer UX/UI. Participate in engineering/design sprints to identify and prioritize key product objectives• Collaborate with the Vietnamese division of our QA team. Set targets for team and manage expectations for success Show less

  • Creative Production Manager

    Jul 2021 - Jan 2024

  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Partner

    Jan 2019 - Jan 2024

  • (Customer) Onboarding Services Manager - Web Design & Content

    Nov 2018 - Jun 2021

  • Creative Services Manager

    Aug 2018 - Nov 2018

  • Website Design Team Lead

    Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Website Designer

    Aug 2016 - Aug 2017
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  Freelance

  Jan 2022 - now

  Brand Manager and Creative Director

  • Collaborate with local music artists and businesses to assist in the creation and marketing of their brand on social media• Provide creative direction for photoshoots to be used as album art and other promotional materials• Design album artwork and digital promo items for social platforms that align with the artist’s brand • Provide creative consultation to local businessLatest Projects:• Jay Penn (Artist)Project description: Album RolloutRole: Creative Strategy• Danni Cassette (Artist)Project description: PhotoshootRole: Creative Directorwww.jazimarj.com/creative-direction Show less