JOCKLYN V. BUSH Chelsea, AL 35043

msjvbush@yahoo.com Twitter/Instagram: @GJJPR_

213.924.9204

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Goal-oriented public relation professional with expertise in the following industries: music, radio, television,

film, sports, fashion and more. Strong client contacts, presentation and negotiating skills, outstanding interpersonal and communication skills

and strong follow through. Exceptionally well organized and efficient. Dependable, accommodating, focused and performs well under pressure. Microsoft Office Suite savvy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the like). Familiarity with Bacons, Cision US Inc, Burrelle’s, VMS, and List Logix. Demonstrated ability to create client loyalty above and beyond the typical public relation relationships. Skilled in building awareness for clients and/or products via implementing creative public relations, social

media, marketing and promotional campaigns. Experienced working for “High Profile” (celebrity) clients. Proven ability to diffuse potentially problematic situations. EXPERIENCE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 08/98-Present Chelsea, AL/ Los Angeles, CA Publicist Responsibilities include creating, implementing, executing and managing creative press campaigns for

recording artists, athletes, comedians, television/film personalities, as well as, music and entertainment companies. Additionally, I have created and pursued special events in support of client’s and or corporate strategic objectives. My duties include scheduling (and preparing client for) photo shoots, while creating and maintaining positive relationships with viral, print, electronic, radio and other media journalists to enhance client coverage. I compose fact sheets, timelines, wrap-up reports, press releases, biographies, photo captions, business proposals, and other publicity related documents. I develop, manage, and coordinate promotions, giveaways and “Cross Promotional Tie-Ins” for client focus. I plan and coordinate appearances at special events, press conferences, awards shows, and other “High Profile Red Carpet Events” to aid in building clients “Brand.” I prepare and organize travel as well as work with all “Creative Services Departments” (Art, Artist Relations, Promotions, New Media, and Video), to ease client stress. Monitoring of competitors and industry trends on an ongoing basis while researching “New” business leads are done daily for clients. Looking for opportunities to pitch client and secure media “Spotlight” nationally (as well as international) is done on a “Non Stop” basis.

CURRENT CLIENTS Albert Whitehead 2013-Present Atlanta, GA (Celebrity Hair Stylist) Charles Andrews 2013-Present Montgomery, AL (Celebrity Fashion Designer-Charles Andrews Couture) Elijah J 2011-Present Detroit/MI/Los Angeles, CA (Past member Kidz Bop/Newest Member Mindless Behavior) J’Vonne Pearson 1994-Present Philadelphia, PA (Comedian/Writer for B. E. T./Actor/Author) SBFW New York Fashion Show 2012-Present New York, NY/Atlanta/GA (Production Company/Owner/Creator/Director Southern Celebrity Event Informer 2014-Present Atlanta, GA (Celebrity Entertainment Weekly)

Jocklyn V. Bush ______ ________________ __________ _______ Page 2 PAST CLIENTS Derrell Lawrence 2014-2015 Philadelphia, PA (Award Winning Play Writer/Director/Actor) K. L. Allen 2015-2011 Atlanta, GA (Celebrity Fashion Designer PERFECT POPULATION/Owner, Reality Show Creator) Writing Sessions America (ATL) 2015 Atlanta, GA (#WSAATL Group) Faith Adorne 2015-2014 Atlanta, GA (Celebrity Booking Agent/Reality Cast Member) Jason “Lumberjack” Johnson 2015-2014 Atlanta, GA (Actor/Writer/Producer) Tony Terry 2015-2014 Atlanta, GA (R & B Singer/Song Writer/Actor) Atlanta Celeb Fest July/August-2014 Atlanta, GA (Atlanta Entertainment Award Weekend) Nancy Denise 2014 Memphis, TN (Reality Star Bad Girls/Bad Girls All-Stars/New Oxygen Show) Writing Sessions America (ATL) Retreat 2014 Atlanta, GA (#WSAATL Group/Convention) Black Music Awards (ATL) 2013 Atlanta, GA (Celebrity Wardrobe Stylist/Model) Fallon Seaborn 2013 Los Angeles, CA (Celebrity Wardrobe Stylist/Model) Kevin Savage 2013 Atlanta, GA (Award Winning Actor/Professional Model Skye Dennis 2013 Philadelphia, PA (Award Winning Director/Actor/Model) Tammy Brawner—(Pitching Only) 2013 Los Angeles, CA (Harlem Globetrotter/Model) Jamilah Rouse 2013-2012 Atlanta, GA (Socialite, Reality Show Cast Member) Prince M. Howard 2013-2012 Atlanta, GA (Entertainment Business Management Company) Executive Express 2013-2004 Norfolk, VA (Limousine Company) Michael Dockery 2011 LA/Memphis, TN (Bungalo Records/Universal/Sony Movie/Film/DVD/Soundtrack) Trick Trick—(Pitching Only for Michael Dockery) 2011 Detroit, MI Jocklyn V. Bush ______ ________________ __________ _______ Page 3

(Hip-Hop Artist/Writer/Producer/Actor) Scandal in the City (A Detroit Story) 2011-2010 Detroit, MI (Movie/Film/DVD/Soundtrack) Kathy Chavers 2009-2005 Farmington Hills, MI (Children’s Book Author) Proverb 2004 Boise, Idaho (“Hip-Hop” Artist) Bob Johnson Productions 2004-1999 Las Vegas, NV (Credentials/Security/Press--B. E. T. Awards Only) Don Cornelius Productions 2003-1990 Los Angeles, CA (Credentials-V. I. P. Gate/Traffic Supervisor/Press--Award Shows) Dick Clark Productions 2003-2002 Los Angeles, CA (Assistant Credentials Coordinator--Award Shows) National Basketball Association 2003 Los Angeles, CA (Credentials/Security All Star Events) Rick James 2001-1999 Los Angeles, CA (Music Artist/Writer/Producer/Actor) INTERNSHIPS Reebok Entertainment Santa Monica, CA Public Relations/Marketing/Advertising/Promotions/Product Placement Intern (Nationally) Assisted film and television management with product placement for Reebok International Scouted and recommended new talent for programs Read scripts and evaluated potential for product placement; maintained database of scripts Coordinated delivery of gift packages and product samples for celebrities and other clients KKBT/92.3 The Beat Los Angeles, CA Public Relations/Marketing/Advertising/Promotions/Product Placement Intern (Nationally) Public Relations/Marketing/Promotions Intern (Regionally) Managed receipt of promotional and contest prizes for winning listeners Wrote news releases for promotional events and contests Maintained the promotional and listener database Coordinated delivery of gift packages and product samples for celebrities and other clients Assisted coordination of and activities at promotional, marketing and public relation event EDUCATION Masters of Arts Public Relations/Marketing Bachelors of Arts-P. A. S.

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