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Joe Jackson

310 Helen Keller Blvd - Apt. 359, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 | 295-291-3311 | bama1977@gmail.com, mjjackson@crimson.ua.edu| linkedin.com/in/mjjackson1977

PROFILE

Diligent, amicable professional with a widely diversified background in sales, education, hospitality, and political venues. People-centric focus with an emphasis on producing high-quality results in high-pressure environments. Thrives in roles where ownership, accountability, and lofty goals are demanded.

EXPERIENCE

Chick-fil-A, Tuscaloosa, AL - Team Member

March 2016 - PRESENT

• Back of House focused Team Member responsible for ensuring speed, accuracy, and cleanliness standards are upheld.
• Contributes to the ongoing success of a franchise that is in the top 10% of its national chain across all metrics.

Personal Caretaker, Tuscaloosa, AL

2013 - 2015

• Assisted a disabled woman with the activities of daily life including cooking, cleaning, and transportation.
• Ensured doctors’ appointments were made and kept, monitored and administered medications, aided in managing finances.

State Farm Insurance Company, Tuscaloosa, AL - Sales Representative

• February 2014 - October 2014
• Singlehandedly quadrupled annual sales of Life Insurance Premiums for the firm.

American General Life & Accident, Co. - Sales Representative

January 2011 - November 2012

• Generated over $150,000 in annual Premiums in first year.
• Set office sales record for weekly performance. 16 Premiums producing a combined $23,000.

Justice George Carlson Re-election Campaign, Tupelo, MS – Campaign Manager

February 2004 - December 2004

• Set campaign schedule and coordinated campaign events and appearances.
• Formed a broad coalition of supporters ranging from business groups to lawyer associations.
• Organized fundraising efforts which generated over $384,000 in contributions.
• Issued press releases and media advisories and gave interviews for radio, television, and print media.
• Planned and implemented campaign strategy and tactics.
• Organized the get out the vote plan for Election Day.
• Over saw a landslide victory for the candidate by winning 75% of the vote.

Governor Ronnie Musgrove (D) Mississippi - Fundraising and Database Director

2001-2002

• Arranged and maintained a database of over 250,000 people that, through coordinated events, produced over $70,000 weekly in campaign funds.
• Advised, planned, and implemented fundraising events.

POLITICAL MEMBERSHIPS

Tuscaloosa County Democratic Executive Committee Tuscaloosa, AL – Committee Member

2006 –Present

• Plan events to generate publicity and to raise funds.
• Recruit and support individuals to run for public office on the Democrat ticket.

Oktibbeha County Democratic Executive Committee Starkville, MS – Committee Member

2003-2006

• Planned events to generate publicity and to raise funds.
• Recruit and support individuals to run for public office on the Democratic ticket.

Rankin County Democratic Executive Committee Pearl, MS – Committee Member

2000 – 2003

• Switched to the Democratic Party in 2000.
• Unanimously elected as vice-chairperson in 2001.

Mississippi Federation of College Republicans – State Secretary / Press Secretary

1998-2000

• Interviewed several times a week for radio, television and print media.
• Served as the media liaison for the Mississippi Federation of College Republicans.
• Increased the public visibility and membership for the Federation.

Candidate for Alderman for the Board of Aldermen for Florence, MS – Candidate

2001

Planned and implemented campaign strategy and tactics.

Formed and presented policy proposals for the city government.

Received 42% of the vote in a field of five candidates for an open seat; 74 votes shy of winning the election.

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EDUCATION

Belhaven University, Jackson, MS - B.A. Political Science

2001 – 2003

The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL - M.S. Consumer Quality Management

2006 - 2007 ; 2009 (In progress)

Birmingham Theological Seminary, Birmingham, AL - M.A. Biblical Counseling

June 2016 - December 2018 (expected)

AWARDS

Golden Key International Honor Society

Dean’s List and Honor Programs - Belhaven University

American Literature, Music Appreciation, and Public Speaking Awards - Wesley College