Honor Society® member
Jermaine Smith
American Red Cross at Regional Chief Development Officer
- public relations
- Class of 2019
- New Orleans, LA
Member since May 2019
About
I am an aspiring non-profit leadership specialist with a broad range of experience from start-up to international organizations. I am dedicated to improving the quality of life for New Orleanians through targeted philanthropic investment and effective community programming. I am finishing a degree in Public Relations at Tulane University in New Orleans, with plans to begin an MBA and use the skills to further nonprofit programming throughout Louisiana.
Education
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Tulane University
Public Relations
2017 – 2019
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University of Alabama
Journalism
2000 – 2002
Honors and awards
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Gambit's 40 Under 40
Every year Gambit honors 40 people under the age of 40 for their accomplishments and the contributions they've made to New Orleans. Individuals under 40 who are leading and improving the quality of life in New Orleans.
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Judith O’Connor Memorial Fund Scholarship for Emerging Nonprofit Leaders
BoardSource Leadership Forum identifies and rewards emerging nonprofit board leaders who excel in leadership.
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CityBusiness Ones to Watch
Monthly spotlight on business and community leaders across various sectors. Nominations provided by community-at-large.
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People to Watch
For over 40 years New Orleans Magazine has profiled people of New Orleans who are on the rise, or tried-and-true New Orleanians who are embarking on new projects.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I intend to continue seeking and serving in nonprofit leadership roles, preferably within New Orleans or Louisiana.
- Graduate school interests
My goal is to pursue an MBA in 2020. My current interests are a focus in analytics, operations or finance.
- Outside the classroom
Board Service
Mardi Gras Krewe (King Arthur)
Screenwriting
Experience
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American Red Cross
Regional Chief Development Officer
Sep 2018 – Apr 2019
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Senior Development Officer
Tulane University
Jun 2016 – Sep 2018
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Development Director
Kingsley House
Sep 2013 – Jun 2016
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Development Officer
United Negro College Fund
Apr 2011 – Sep 2013
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Development Director
A Shared Initiative
Nov 2008 – Nov 2010
Volunteering
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Board Member
Foundation Preparatory Charter School
Mar 2019 – May 2019
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Board Member
Friends of New Orleans Public Library
Jan 2018 – May 2019
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Board Member
Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard Merchants & Business Association
Jan 2017 – May 2019
Languages
- French (France) Fluent
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