Darius M. Jenkins has over 10 years of experience in marketing, event planning, public relations, and nonprofit work. He holds a Bachelor's degree in PR, Communication Studies and Management from Ohio University, along with a certificate in Diversity Studies. Currently, he works as a Marketing Coordinator for an event planning company, where he manages their website, social media, and assists with event planning. Previously, he has held roles coordinating communications and managing social media for various organizations. He also owns his own nonprofit focused on education and mentoring youth.

1. Darius M. Jenkins
4520 Westridge Dr. Charlotte, NC 28208·dj006212@ohio.edu·(513)-400-2239
Education
OHIO UNIVERSITY Athens, OH
Bachelors of Specialized Studies: PR, Communication Studies and Management
Certificate: Diversity Studies
Work Experience
Personal touch by Covesa Event planning Cleveland, OH
Marketing Coordinator 2014-present
· Managed the companies blog/website weekly to promote business
· Managed all social media accounts. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.
· Business Development
· Assisted in event planning. Weddings, receptions, birthday parties, parties and corporate events. Budgets
ranging from a couple thousand dollars to hundreds of thousand dollars.
Get Out Studios Columbus, OH
Public Relations Coordinator 2012-2014
· Coordinated all communications. Creating press releases for upcoming events and programs, advertising,
marketing and grant proposals
· Managed social media accounts. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
· Displayed creativity in event planning and organizing
Ohio University Student Senate Athens, OH
Organizational Liaison 2012-2014
· Managed 409 of Ohio University’s registered Organizations
· Provided rules and regulations that meet University standards
· Communicated student organizational needs and University standards
Cincinnati Parks and Recreations Cincinnati, OH
Nature Next Door Program Creative Director 2012- 2013
· Created the weekly program schedule for 5 inner-city parks pertaining to education and community outreach
· Designed an interactive and educational program for ages 2yrs-12yrs
· Campaigned through Social Media for participation
The BowTye Foundation LLC. Cincinnati, OH
Owner 2011-present
· Mission: “Creating a society of elite scholars and community servers”
· Mentoring children and young adults with the effort to establish resources for education and development
· Providing scholarship and etiquette programs to create a more well rounded student and community server
Proctor Summer Camp London, OH
Assistant Camp Director 2010-2012
· Implemented programs of strategy pertaining to the camps needs
· In field marketing to evolve program and customer retention
· Provided significant contributions to the planning of camp events

2. Darius M. Jenkins
HBCU Pride Nation LLC. Raleigh, NC
South District Representative 2009-2012
· Operate MS Office applications to communicate marketing plans and hosted-events for the non-profit company that
supports the purpose of the Historically Black College and Universities with which they are associated
· Provide a professional atmosphere on HBCU campuses and unite all HBCU’s across the country in an interactive way that
ensures their longevity
· Assist in creating programs for Saint Augustine’s University involving awareness of social, environmental issues, and
career development
RDI Telemarketing Cincinnati, OH
Discover Card Call Rep. 2007-2009
· Maintained customer relations through outbound calls and follow up emails
· Assisted customers with card services and membership services
· Created new relations by signing customers up for new card membership or reactivation.
Volunteer Experience
F.A.C.E.S Cincinnati, OH
Volunteer 2006- Present
· Mentoring and interacting with children diagnosed with Autism
· Help develop the children’s social interaction and motor skills
“To Russia with Love” Summer Program Moscow/ St. Petersburg, RUS
Volunteer Summers 2005- 2011
· Volunteered with The Southern Ohio Dioceses to help rebuild Partnership Orphanages
and mentor children for 2 months
· Maintained facilities and made updates as necessary with painting, fencing, and debris removal
Course Related Experience
· Fraud Examination-Certified
· Corporate conference/meeting event planning
· Photoshop
· Cross-cultural Communication
Organizations & Activities
· Union of Black Episcopalians – National Young adult representative 2014- present
· Teach For America – Rising Leaders Fellowship 2013- 2014
· Union of Black Episcopalians – National Youth representative 2009-2014
· Black Student Cultural Programming Board- Special Events Commission 2012-2014
· Collegiate 100 Black Men- Public Relations Chair 2009-2012
· TSU Forensics Team- Pros, Poetry, Monologues and Dramatic interp.- 2009-2012