Jessica Edmond

Ambitious and determined Program Manager with nearly 9 years of experience coordinating and running educational programs in an academic setting. Skilled at creating connections with faculty, students, and support staff to boost student engagement and promote their advancement. Expert at building and maintaining successful relationships for the purpose of publicity and positioning. Techniques include strategic partnerships and alliance building, workshops, and training sessions. This is coupled with budget maintenance and data-based assessments. Maintain rapport with vendors, faculty, students, and service providers to ensure a high-impact community presence. Collaborate in sponsorship efforts with special emphasis on supporting organizational programming and goals. Actively participating in commercial and marketing strategy planning. Mentor and inspire others, with cultural competence to comply with community equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.

• CITI Graduate Research Certification (08/2017)
• Certified in Financial Literacy (12/2013)

• Successfully reached the Now & Ever Campaign monetary projections and goals at the University of Mississippi for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024
• Secured a total of $246,436.00 for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024, resulting in a 30% increase in overall fundraising revenue from previous years.
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive stewardship plan for donors, resulting in a 25% increase in donor retention and a 10% increase in donor satisfaction scores.
• Collaborated with the marketing team to create compelling fundraising materials, resulting in a 20% increase in online donations and a 15% increase in social media engagement.
• The University of Mississippi Honors Graduate 2019
• Alcorn State University Magna Cum Laude scholar 2017

• Metadata interpretation and analysis
• Bepress
• Microsoft Office
• Digital Initiatives
• Blackboard
• EGrove Web design & Structure
• Web/Media design
• MovAvi
• Digital Commons
• SAP NetWeaver Portal
• IBM SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences)
• Social Media Platforms

• North Mississippi Literacy Project, University, MS (08/2021, 12/2021)- Conduct outreach and develop partnerships with Title I School Districts and organizations that serve low-income Mississippians, Establish partnerships on campus that will broaden exposure to other facets of higher education, Collect and analyze data, and propose a preliminary plan for program evaluation, Maintain all information and material for future use by the McLean Institute
• LOU Saves, University, MS (08/2021- 12/2021)- Research best practices for child savings programs, financial education, and financial coaching, Establish partnerships with the Oxford and Lafayette County school districts to identify new child savers, Establish academic service-learning partnerships with academic departments on campus, including but not limited to the Departments of Higher Education, Teacher Education, and Social Work, Establish co-curricular service-learning partnerships with student organizations
• UM Virtual Reality Learning Center, University, MS (08/2021-12/2022)- Conduct outreach and develop partnerships with Title I School Districts and organizations that serve low-income Mississippians, Develop a calendar to host student groups from partner organizations, and facilitate the logistics of planning these visits, Establish partnerships on campus that will broaden exposure to other facets of higher education, Research best practices in the field of virtual reality as a learning and teaching tool for K-12 youth, Collect and analyze data, and propose a preliminary plan for program evaluation
• Operation Fit Nation (OFN), University, MS (08/2020-08/2021)- Increased access to food security and healthy food choices by developing the Neighborhood Garden Project, Strengthened healthy lifestyles by expanding the Better Mississippi Initiative (BMI), Raised the profile of OFN through resource development, social media promotion and engagement, Studied current programming offered by OFN and conduct research to develop evidence-based curriculum to promote healthy lifestyle choices around nutrition and fitness, Planned, implemented, and evaluated community events that promote healthy eating and physical activity to the entire community, with a focus on underserved households, Strategized to sustain and expand fundraising activities, including seeking support from foundations, public sector support, private philanthropy, and/or in-kind donations from partners
• First and Second-Year Experience, Lorman, MS (08/2014-05/2017)- Provided an exceptional learning experience to freshmen and Sophomore students attending Alcorn State University that aided in maximizing their academic success at the university. Coordinated orientations that familiarized students with academic expectations and campus resources. Led workshops that developed leadership ability, study habits, time-management skills, and other topics that are essential to college. Personalized academic advising that fosters interaction with faculty/staff and keeps students on track to graduate on time.

• J.R. Love II, Ph.D., Assistant Director of Economic Development, University of Mississippi, (662) 915-8595, jrlove@olemiss.edu
• Jerrick Frye, Director of On-Site Programs, Wilson-Bennett Technology, Inc., (501) 412-2536, jfrye@wilson-bennett.com
• Maura Langhart, Senior Director of Annual Giving, The University of Mississippi, (662) 915-2760, mmwakefi@olemiss.edu
• Kaitlin Childress, Associate Director of Development, School of Accountancy, University of Mississippi, (662) 915-3166, kaitlin@olemiss.edu
• Robert Patterson, MS, Resource Development Director, North Mississippi Rural Legal Services, (662) 609-9655, rpatterson@nmrls.com
• Rachel Sanders, Assistant Director of Annual Giving, University of Mississippi, (662) 915-7601, rachels@olemiss.edu
• Laura Martin, Ph.D., M Partner Director, Associate Director, McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement, The University of Mississippi, (662) 915-2078, lemartin@olemiss.edu