Deavondre Jones

Experience

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  Columbia College Chicago

  May 2014 - May 2015

  Student Trustee

  - Worked in a dual role as the representative of 10,000 students and a lead administrator of the Student Government Association- Trusted with confidential information regarding the institution’s strategic developmental plans internally and externally- Streamlined the At-Large position by merging the duties of the SRBT and the At-Large senators- Oversaw and led the Student Affairs committee in conducting research and implementing solutions based on findings

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  The Marcus Graham Project

  Dec 2014 - Mar 2015

  Brand Manager

  • Became an official member of the MGP's inaugural class for it's Chicago Winter Bootcamp • Developed a pop-up agency (Wind+Water) with 12 other interns and pitched as a full service marketing firm for client (McDonalds) • Conducted and compiled market research to produce a guiding strategy to help the team realize business objectives• Worked in conjunction with the client (McDonalds), Leo Burnett, and Microsoft to develop a creative brief and carry out the development of the campaign• Operated as the point person to develop, implement and execute a strongly funded campaign to increase sales with a targeted demographic (millennials) Show less

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  Dwell Chicago Inc.

  May 2015 - Dec 2015

  Leasing Agent

  - Operated as an ambassador between the public, prospects, and management teams to find property owners viable tenants for their buildings- Provided value by assessing the needs of clients and providing solutions beneficial to all parties involved- Mastered the sales cycle from prospecting to servicing - Met self-imposed quotas every week through organizational skills

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  MLive Media Group

  Feb 2016 - Jun 2016

  Account Executive

  Joined MLive Media Group’s AE team with the responsibility of prospecting and bringing in new business within West Michigan. In my role, I worked with a B2B and retail clients by consulting on and providing a cohesive and effective strategy w/ focus on lead generations and market penetration that leads to a justifiable return. Key Contributions: - Scheduled upwards of 40 client meetings with business owners and C-suite executives in 8 weeks (Manufacturing, retail, automation etc.)- Proposed and negotiated over six figures with limited product knowledge Show less

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  Principal Financial Group

  May 2016 - May 2017

  Financial Services Advisor
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  DanceSpire

  Jan 2017 - now

  The DanceSpire family is a group of dancers who are passionate about dance and dedicated to training at a high level. We are committed to building a community in Grand Rapids that can be the next leaders and teachers of urban dance and hip hop culture throughout West Michigan and beyond.

  • AI Researcher

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Software Engineer

    Jan 2021 - now

  • Information Technology Coordinator

    Jan 2020 - now

  • Program Director

    Jan 2019 - now

  • Community Organizer

    Jan 2018 - now

  • Dance Teacher

    Jan 2017 - now
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  Grand Rapids African American Health Institute

  Mar 2019 - Mar 2020

  Fatherhood Coordinator
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  TechTown Detroit

  Jan 2023 - now

  Entrepreneur in Residence