Honor Society® member
Jennifer Saxon
Adjunct Public Relations Lecturer at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
- International Relations
- Class of 2022
- Nipomo, California
Member since May 2020
About
I am a full-time graduate student in American University's School of International Service. After more than 15 years as a marketing and public relations professional, I'm pursuing a degree in International Relations to pivot my career path toward helping refugees and other displaced persons. I'm an excellent communicator, both written and verbal, have indepth experience managing others, work well in teams and individually, and am a passionate self-starter and advocate.
Education
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Uppsala Universitat, Uppsala, Sweden
Study Abroad
1995 – 1996
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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Speech Communications
1991 – 1997
Honors and awards
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MINDBODY Rockstar of the Year - 2015
In recognition of lead strategic role in company's IPO communications efforts, both internal and external, leading up to and during IPO.
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Central Coast ADDY - GOLD - 2010
Public information campaign for Cal Poly's new Center for Science
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Distinguished Service Award - 2004
National Academies - In recognition of Marketing/PR efforts re: Grand Opening of Marian Koshland Science Museum
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PRWeek Award - Corporate Branding Campaign of the Year - 2003
International Spy Museum Grand Opening
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Bulldog Award - Gold: New Product Launch Media Campaign - 2003
International Spy Museum Grand Opening
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Bulldog Award - Gold: Travel, Hospitality & Destination Industry Media Campaign - 2003
International Spy Museum Grand Opening
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Bulldog Award - Silver: Special Event - 2003
International Spy Museum Grand Opening
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Silver Inkwell Award - Excellence for Media Relations & Public Relations - 2003
IABC - International Spy Museum Grand Opening
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Human Rights Advocacy - specifically for refugees and other displaced persons
- Outside the classroom
Theater Mom, Travel
Experience
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Adjunct Public Relations Lecturer
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Sep 2011 – Dec 2014
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Senior Director, Corporate Communications
MINDBODY
Nov 2010 – Jun 2019
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Account Manager
Barnett Cox & Associates
Dec 2008 – Nov 2010
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Director of Marketing & Communications
Marian Koshland Science Museum, National Academies
Sep 2003 – Oct 2004
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Media Relations Manager
International Spy Museum
Oct 2001 – Sep 2003
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Manager, Media Relations
Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens
Apr 2000 – Oct 2001
Volunteering
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Volunteer, Disaster Services
American Red Cross, Alexandria VA Chapter
Jul 1999 – Aug 2001
