Jax Adele Ventura

EMERSON COLLEGE, Boston, MA

Bachelor of Arts

September 2003–May 2007

Major: Communications

Minor: Photography

CLARKSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL NORTH, New City, NY

New York State Regents Diploma 

September 1999 - May 2003

Newspaper Photographer, Literary Magazine Photographer, TV Studio, Gay-Straight Alliance President 

• Corporate event planning

• Livestreaming technology, software and hardware

• Social media marketing & PPC

• Press release & email blast administration

• Public relations & media outreach

• 77 WPM with flexibility for Mac or PC

• Organized workshops, fundraisers, tradeshows, & similar public outreach events

• Advanced experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Programs

• Engaged community member and volunteer

• Public speaker with improvisational training

• Over 14 years of marketing, communications, and event experience in the areas of education, hospitality, transportation, technology, accounting, member services, and nonprofits.

• Managed a conference center department servicing over 700 employees and external clients with 2 direct reports.

• Able to manage an event or live situation in a very proper way to ensure smooth and productive functioning of any project or activity within time and limited resources.

• Demonstrated ability to meet the needs of clients, dependable, hardworking, reliable, and punctual.

• Acknowledged for long hours, commitment to clients, attention to detail, professionalism, and follow-up.

• Uses clear, concise communication skills in conjunction with organizational skills to perform daily duties.

• Confident public speaker and presenter.

• Great creative problem-solving skills and ability to quickly evaluate alternatives to decide on a plan of action.

• On-trend with social media, online community monitoring, and new technology.

Marketing and Communications Specialist

 William M. Davies, Jr. Career and Technical High School Lincoln, RI June 2018-Present

• Plan and direct marketing initiatives designed to create and maintain a favorable public image that promotes Davies.

• Creates, manages, and implements public relations/marketing campaigns utilizing both independent and group strategies.

• Maintain strong relationships with media representatives.

• Prepare news releases, ads, social media content, articles for state or regional publications, and the Davies monthly newsletter.

• Develop and disseminate written material and other forms of communication.

• Create marketing and promotional materials, both print and electronic.

• Administer content management knowledge and assist with redesign and enhancement of the Davies Website.

• Research media coverage and industry trends.

• Conduct extensive media outreach.

• Represent Davies at community and business-related events, both internally and externally

• Incorporate technology, particularly social media applying digital expertise to promote Davies activities and achievements.

• Work with designated Board member(s) and others as a committee member on legislative or strategic initiatives.

• Perform other duties assigned by the Director.

Small Business Consultant

Self Pawtucket, RI February 2016-Present

• Assisting small businesses and nonprofits with marketing, social media, events, and promotions based on their needs.

Marketing Coordinator and Studio Coordinator

School of Rock Attleboro, MA & North Providence, RI January 2018-June 2018

• All marketing, social media, and events.

• Solicit community events and fundraisers for the show team.

• All front desk operations including membership sales and customer service.

• Maintenance of program information and schedules.

• Planning and executions of special events.

•  Maintaining a clean and organized facility.

Welcome Center Representative

Attleboro YMCA Attleboro, MA January 2017-January 2018

• All front desk operations including membership sales and customer service.

• Maintenance of program information and schedules.

• Participation and implementation of membership sales campaigns.

• Involvement in special events related to member service and promotion.

• Maintaining a professional appearance and friendly, outgoing demeanor.

• Maintaining a neat and organized lobby.

• Documenting all incidents and accidents that are brought to the attention of the Welcome Center.

• Upholding policies, whether in the agreement or not, while maintaining a focus on customer service.

• Responsible for calling and leaving voicemails for all members regarding insufficient funds.

Fundraising Coordinator and Marketing Manager

On Common Ground, Inc. Attleboro, MA February 2015-July 2017

• Oversee every event from beginning to end including committee organizing, volunteer recruiting, sponsorships, vendors, logistics, and more.

• Communicate information to all parties involved in each fundraising event including the press.

• Coordinate a variety of events to build a stronger community and raise funds for the organization's main program.

• Schedule and manage meetings with committee members, sponsors, donors, and event volunteers.

• Work directly with vendors to provide a seamless day of execution.

• Managing social media, web, and graphics.

Events Planning Specialist

Microsoft Corporation/CB Richard Ellis Cambridge, MA July 2015-April 2016 & June 2011–July 2013

• Oversee a facility of over 15 conference rooms.

• Communicate with top-level executives from Microsoft, partner companies, non-profits.

• Coordinate a variety of events like trade shows, cocktail socials, trainings, and large-scale.

• Schedule daily meetings and catering.

• Work directly with vendors to provide a seamless day of execution.

New Business Manager, Catering Services

Sensational Foods, LLC Watertown, MA September 2014-May 2015

• Manage client relationships.

• All incoming calls and dispatch with drivers as needed.

Senior Associate, Operation Services, Conference and Catering Department

KPMG, LLP Boston, MA  July 2013-August 2014

• Manage two facilities, Boston & Cambridge.

• Performance Management Leader to two direct reports, Senior Representative and Lead Coordinator.

• Create processes to improve communication between clients and Conference and Catering. (CNC)

• Oversee customer service and presentation to strive for professional excellence.

• Assist the operations team within other departments. 

Transportation Coordinator/Event Marketing

TransAction Associates, Inc., Waltham, MA July 2008–June 2011

• Manage over 20 clients including TJX, Boston Scientific, Genzyme, Vertex, BioMed

• Facilitate creative events to market programs.

• Plan yearly budget.

• Design and distribute materials.

• Administer program databases of over 1,000 employees.

• Develop new programs.

Event Technology Specialist

Presentation Services Audio Visual, Inc., Boston, MA October 2007–April 2008

• Performed in a team assigned to cover several Boston hotels.

• Supported corporate clients with Audio/Visual technology for various types of events.

• Provided customer service in all hotel-related capacities.

• Specialized in large-scale corporate events and private parties.

• Worked closely with event coordinators, hotel staff, and catering.

Program Manager

The CCS Companies, Newton, MA April 2008–July 2008

• Coordinated activities within the CCS CRM account services organization.

• Design CRM solution for automated messaging clients.

• Implement campaigns and monitor progress.

• Collaborate with sales and IT.

• Promote customer service enhancement.

• Market voice and call center solutions.

• Report campaign progress.

Intern/Editor/Office Coordinator

Generation Cinemastories, Boston, MA August 2006–January 2007

Northern Narragansett Indian Tribe of Rhode Island, Providence, RI October 2024-Present

Secretary, Mayor’s Community Board, Pawtucket, RI March 2020- February 2024

Coms Div, Arisia, Inc., Boston, MA October 2020-2022

Attleboro’s Commission on Human Rights, Attleboro, MA May 2018-November 2018

On Common Ground, Inc., Attleboro, MA March 2015- June 2018

Attleboro YMCA, Attleboro, MA February 2017- January 2018

The Committee to Elect Paul Heroux, Attleboro, MA January 2017- November 2018 (Paul Heroux is currently the Sherriff in Bristol County, MA.)

Campaign Director, The Committee to Elect Ty Waterman, Attleboro, MA November 2017- 2019 (Ty Waterman is still in office.)