Jess Cooper
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Joanna Ingram
Jess brings immense passion to her business and is focussed on creating transformation for the nonprofits she works with. She's a joy to work with, bringing positivity and engagement - I highly recommend working with her.
LinkedIn User
Jessica is a highly motivated person. She works well both in a team and on her own. She pays great attention to detail and is always willing to take extra time to go beyond what is expected. Her spirited personality and positive attitude would be an asset to any team. I would highly recommend Jessica for hire.
Joanna Ingram
Jess brings immense passion to her business and is focussed on creating transformation for the nonprofits she works with. She's a joy to work with, bringing positivity and engagement - I highly recommend working with her.
LinkedIn User
Jessica is a highly motivated person. She works well both in a team and on her own. She pays great attention to detail and is always willing to take extra time to go beyond what is expected. Her spirited personality and positive attitude would be an asset to any team. I would highly recommend Jessica for hire.
Joanna Ingram
Jess brings immense passion to her business and is focussed on creating transformation for the nonprofits she works with. She's a joy to work with, bringing positivity and engagement - I highly recommend working with her.
LinkedIn User
Jessica is a highly motivated person. She works well both in a team and on her own. She pays great attention to detail and is always willing to take extra time to go beyond what is expected. Her spirited personality and positive attitude would be an asset to any team. I would highly recommend Jessica for hire.
Joanna Ingram
Jess brings immense passion to her business and is focussed on creating transformation for the nonprofits she works with. She's a joy to work with, bringing positivity and engagement - I highly recommend working with her.
LinkedIn User
Jessica is a highly motivated person. She works well both in a team and on her own. She pays great attention to detail and is always willing to take extra time to go beyond what is expected. Her spirited personality and positive attitude would be an asset to any team. I would highly recommend Jessica for hire.
Credentials
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Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector
CourseraMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Nonprofit Board Education
BoardSourceMar, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Bonfire Effect
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Jun 2021 - Present
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Jess Cooper Consulting
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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Nonprofit Consultant
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Feb 2019 - Jun 2021
Workshop facilitator, nonprofit project guide, and online nonprofit educator. Previously worked with USA Swimming's 59 Local Swimming Committees (LSCs) as a governance consultant. Creator of the online course Nonprofit Wellness: Practical Steps for Understanding and Improving the Health of Your Nonprofit Organization. Workshop facilitator, nonprofit project guide, and online nonprofit educator. Previously worked with USA Swimming's 59 Local Swimming Committees (LSCs) as a governance consultant. Creator of the online course Nonprofit Wellness: Practical Steps for Understanding and Improving the Health of Your Nonprofit Organization.
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Executive Director
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Aug 2015 - Jan 2019
• Performed administration, communication and development responsibilities to achieve Georgia Swimming’s mission to grow the sport of swimming, create opportunities for swimmers of all levels and abilities, and recognize the accomplishments of the 8,000+ athlete membership body• Recipient of the inaugural 2018 USA Swimming Marketing LSC of the Year Award• Streamlined all social media efforts resulting in an increased following across all platforms since April 2016: up 76% on Twitter, 130% on Instagram and 224% on Facebook• Began weekly update email through MailChimp: 855 current subscribers and 39% average open rate• Brought in an additional $15K+ in monetary revenue in 2016-2017 through sponsorships and $14K+ through in-kind support• Led Georgia Swimming to Level 3 of USA Swimming’s LSC Evaluation & Achievement Program, the highest level of achievement for Local Swimming Committees• Served on the USA Swimming Convention Education National Committee, Swim Across America Atlanta Core Committee and the Georgia Aquatic Hall of Fame Board• Supervised one college intern
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The University of Georgia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Director, UGA Costa Rica
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Oct 2013 - Jul 2015
• Administrator for 200-250 students participating in UGA Costa Rica education abroad programs including maintenance of online application system, program communications, and new student inquiries• Coordinated marketing, promotion, and social media efforts• Supervised one student intern per semester • Administrator for 200-250 students participating in UGA Costa Rica education abroad programs including maintenance of online application system, program communications, and new student inquiries• Coordinated marketing, promotion, and social media efforts• Supervised one student intern per semester
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Assistant Swimming Coach
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Sep 2012 - Jul 2015
• Communication Liaison for the 2014 Bulldog Grand Slam responsible for coordinating all media activity including coach and athlete interview and press conference requests• Assisted with meet and team logistics on a regular basis• Developmental and Age Group Coach • Communication Liaison for the 2014 Bulldog Grand Slam responsible for coordinating all media activity including coach and athlete interview and press conference requests• Assisted with meet and team logistics on a regular basis• Developmental and Age Group Coach
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Athens Orthopedic Clinic
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director, William B. Mulherin Foundation for Health & Wellness
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May 2012 - Sep 2013
• Planned, organized and oversaw the Foundation’s first annual event, the Fred Birchmore Glow & Go Aquathlon, raising $9,200• Created and maintained the Foundation Web site and quarterly newsletter• Established and maintained external relationships with partnering organizations• Developed policies and procedures for internal and external use• Supervised one summer intern • Planned, organized and oversaw the Foundation’s first annual event, the Fred Birchmore Glow & Go Aquathlon, raising $9,200• Created and maintained the Foundation Web site and quarterly newsletter• Established and maintained external relationships with partnering organizations• Developed policies and procedures for internal and external use• Supervised one summer intern
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Marketing & Development Manager
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Feb 2011 - Dec 2011
• Increased 2011 fall program bookings by 200% by managing all host sitecommunications and relations• Designed and developed content for the monthly eNewsletter using Constant Contact• Coordinated appearance on Show Me St. Louis with local television reporter • Increased 2011 fall program bookings by 200% by managing all host sitecommunications and relations• Designed and developed content for the monthly eNewsletter using Constant Contact• Coordinated appearance on Show Me St. Louis with local television reporter
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The University of Georgia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Assistant, Building Community Services (BCS) Grant
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Jan 2010 - Jul 2010
• Collaborated with ACTION, Inc. and Community Connection of Northeast Georgia to build the capacity of nonprofit organizations in a five (5) county region through training and technical assistance• Produced and maintained a Web site for the BCS project including a comprehensive online nonprofit learning resource library of useful materials • Collaborated with ACTION, Inc. and Community Connection of Northeast Georgia to build the capacity of nonprofit organizations in a five (5) county region through training and technical assistance• Produced and maintained a Web site for the BCS project including a comprehensive online nonprofit learning resource library of useful materials
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Education
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The University of Georgia
Master’s Degree, Nonprofit Management and Development -
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Bachelor’s Degree, Communications: Advertising and Public Relations -
University of Sydney
Study Abroad