Jodi Madera-Prado Emerging Media & Communications Specialist

Professional Profile, Skills & Objective

maderajodi@gmail.com (469) 401-1032 www.linkedin.com/in/jodimaderaprado 4701 Preston Park Blvd. Plano, TX

Keenly energetic Social Media and Communications Professional pursuing position in the integrated media development industry. Seeking a career path within an organization to utilize my digital media abilities while promoting professional growth and learning opportunities within branding, social networking, and promotion skills. Desire to cultivate, maintain and grow online community with ROI driven results. Developed skills in administration, marketing, data analysis and fast pace performance base goals. Strengths in oral and written communication, multi-tasking, technology & creativity. Committed in persistence to develop personal and professional skills with proactive pursuit of goals. Passionate solution oriented self-starter with aptitude for learning tasks efficiently. International travel experiences: San Pedro and Lamina- Belize; Matamoras, Juarez and Cozumel-Mexico; Antigua, Panajachel, and Chichicastenango-Guatemala; Montego Bay- Jamaica; Grand Cayman-Cayman Islands.

Technical Tools & Online Skills

Immersed in social media tools with skills integrating knowledge of emerging media best practices. Keep up to date with constantly evolving technologies in online social networking, the blogosphere, search tools and Web 2.0. List of online tools, but not limited toOS: Microsoft Windows, Micro Windows Server, Linux, Mac Software: Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word); Microsoft Exchange Server, Visio; Adobe Acrobat Professional, Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator, Photoshop; Quark Xpress Web Programming: (emerging skills) HTML, CSS, JavaScript Blogger WordPress TypePad Live writer Podcasting/Audacity FeedBlitz LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Pinterest Instagram Myspace Flicker Yelp FourSquare Ning YouTube Digg Del.icio.us StumbleUpon Technorati Reddit Google +, Dropbox Camtasia Help a Reporter Out PitchEngine Twellow Klout Wikipedia

Career History
Classroom Teacher & Coach
Lewisville Independent School District (World History 10th grade) Alief Independent School District (TX & US History 7th & 8th grade) August 2012-June 2013 August 2007-June 2012

-Cultivate an environment of learning through passion of the course, utilizing rigorous strategies, and creating significant relationships with students & parents. -Integrate technology in classroom using smart board activities, document cameras, and exploring/utilizing online resources & platforms to inspire student motivation while embedding state standards within curriculum in preparation for success on standardized testing.

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Contact: Lewisville ISD (469)713-5200 Alief ISD (281)498-8110

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-Build foundational knowledge in variety of sports (volleyball, basketball, and track) for a diverse skill level in athletes while emphasizing team & character building aimed for athletic/life skills. 1800 Timber Creek Road Flower Mound, TX 75028 4250 Cook Road Houston, TX 77072 February 2008 -May 2010

Event Coordinator
Renaissance Village at Shadow Lakes -Manage, schedule, plan, publicize, and host four events per month for residents and future residents. -Create a community climate among residents to build relationships, represent apartments as liaison / ambassador, and develop loyalty among residents to complex. -Prepare budgets & provide periodic progress reports to property manager for each event. Contact: Property Manager, Maritza (281)759-8998 2920 Shadowbriar Dr. Houston, TX 77082 May 2007- August 2007

Office Attendant
Stewart Title- Royal Oaks -Greet and welcome clients, answer inquiries, provide necessary information pertaining to closing appointments, and maintain hospitality throughout home closing experience. -Answer phones, transfer to appropriate staff, take and distribute messages, retrieve information when requested, monitor and maintain office supplies on daily basis.

-Assist Stewart Title Staff with any special requests in office projects and/or errands.
Contact: Branch Manager, Tracy (281) 558-3005 11687 11687 Westheimer Houston, TX 77077

Education & Certifications

Masters of Arts in Emerging Media and Communication University of Texas at Dallas Arts and Humanities Aug 2013-Present Graduation May 2015 Bachelor of Science in Education and Human Science University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Education and Human Sciences Secondary Education Social Sciences Emphasis in Sociology Aug 2002-May 2007

Texas Teaching Certification (4-8) & (8-12) Social Science Composite 2008 Nebraska Teaching Certification (7-12) Social Science Composite 2007

Activities, Memberships & Awards

RAW- Reasearch.Art.Writing. University of Texas at Dallas Graduate Conference Richardson, TX 2014 Teacher of the Year Nomination Alief Middle School Houston, TX 2012 1 Place Strongman Competition Metroflex-Winter Classic and Police/Military/Fire Showdown Houston, TX 2011
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Social Coordinator ODonnell & Alief Middle School Houston, TX 2007-2010 TSTA-NEA Event Coordinator Chair Houston, TX 2008 Resident Assistant University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Housing 2003-2006

Athletic Scholarship, Spirit Squad-Mascot University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2002-2005