Afia Jones
Glenwood
Summary
I am an enthusiastic and innovative communications professional with over five years of experience working with diverse nonprofit organizations and corporations on internal and external communication initiatives. I am dedicated to advancing the organization's mission by effectively conveying its message through my skillful use of various communication channels, producing relevant and engaging content to connect with current and new audiences. Resourceful Community Relations Coordinator known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in stakeholder engagement, public speaking, and event planning. Excel in communication, empathy, and adaptability, ensuring successful community outreach and relationship building.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Relations Coordinator
UChicago Medicine - Urban Health Initiative (UHI)
Chicago
06.2024 - Current
- Within my first 90 days, I implemented a new and organized layout design for the UHI Facebook and Instagram page, resulting in a 5.93% audience growth
- Coordinated bi-weekly newsletters, reaching over 10,000 subscribers, including internal partners, external partners, and community members
- Operated the partnership program between UChicago Medicine, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, and the Community Fitness Program, encompassing well over 150 members
- Constructed the printing and digital marketing material for large-scale events with well over 1,000 attendees
- Co-led outreach and marketing initiatives for UChicago Medicine's Community Health Needs Assessment, resulting in the team hitting our target number early and within budget
Medical Education Coordinator
Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Chicago
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Increased internal RN and Case Management response rate by over 100% for the Hospital-Based Medicine program evaluation feedback
- Served as a liaison between Pediatric residents and community leaders to manage and introduce new local organizations' participation in the Community Medicine and Advocacy rotation and onboard volunteers
- Introduced modern assessments and user poll tools to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve students', residents', and fellows' learning goals
- Collaborated with the marketing team to create flyers, recruitment presentations, brochures, and edits on divisions' web pages on time and within budget
Communications, Member Services & Education Coordinator
The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma
Chicago
07.2020 - 09.2022
- Managed, marketed, and executed the association's first Trauma and Surgical Critical Care Virtual Job Fair, raising about $30,000 in my last year
- Oversaw all print projects (i.e., newsletters, journals, brochures, etc.), including identifying branding colors, layout, collecting copy, and distributing all print projects to over 2,000 members
- Provided the copy, designed, and distributed all marketing emails to over 1,800 subscribed AAST members
- Managed and assisted in creating marketing graphics, provided copy, and scheduled posts across all social media platforms, such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
- Led as the event organizer for the Trauma and Surgical Critical Care Virtual Job Fair among three professional trauma associations with a total number of over 3,000 members
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Communications/Advocacy
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL05.2020
Skills
- Campaign Development
- Community Engagement
- Email Marketing
- Public Relations
- Adobe InDesign & Illustrator
- Website Management
- Community Outreach
- Geo-Fencing
- Canva
- Written Communication
- Digital Marketing
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Editorial Editing
- CRM Software
- LMS Software
- Media Relations
- Budgeting and Purchasing
Certification
Health Literacy and Clear Communications ILT, UChicago Medicine, 2024
Timeline
Community Relations Coordinator
UChicago Medicine - Urban Health Initiative (UHI)
06.2024 - Current
Medical Education Coordinator
Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
09.2022 - 06.2024
Communications, Member Services & Education Coordinator
The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma
07.2020 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Public Communications/Advocacy
Northern Illinois University
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