Solomon Jones
About
"My name is Solomon Jones and the root of everything I do is the passion I have for people. In my strive to be the best I can be, I communicate through hard work, self-determination, and creativity. As a man of faith, I value my tight family bonds, friendships and day to day interactions with others. When communicating, I want to achieve encouragement, love, and compassion for others. I feel that I can best use my skills to help people communicate efficiently."
Experience
Business Partnership Intern, YSS (Youth and Shelter Services), Ames, IA - Spring 2019 - Current
Being an intern at YSS, I am responsible for recognizing community partners that donate time, money and services to the organization. I have contributed to planning fundraising events, maintaining community partner relationships, recognizing donors, and communicating within the organization. I am currently working on a community partner campaign that will better recognition efficiency for YSS.
Social Media Intern, Iowa State University Study Abroad Center, Ames, IA - Fall 2018
With this role, I was responsible for creating and maintaining a blog by posting weekly about my time abroad. I was also required to have two Instagram post per week with relevance to my time abroad. I created photo galleries, personal blog articles, and travel videos for my weekly updates.
A Semester Abroad, Iowa State University, Ames, IA - Fall 2018
This experience broadened my perspective on culture, language, and people. Due to studying abroad, I am now proficient in the Spanish language. Living away from family, friends, and a familiar community gave me a more independent mindset. During my time abroad, I was involved in English tutoring, interchange club, campus Bible study, and blogged for the ISU Study Abroad Center.
Community Advisor, ISU Department of Residence, Ames, IA - F2017 - S2018
With this position, I underwent two weeks of diversity and community development training. I served as an active resource for students in need of academic and personal support. I facilitated and advised floor government and community events. I worked closely with seven other staff members, collaborating and communicating. We had weekly meetings programming student outreach events, socials, and student wellness campaigns.
High School Camp Coordinator, Twin Lakes Bible Camp, Mansen, IA - Summer 2017
Over a five-week period, I co-coordinated a leadership and community development camp for 22 high school students. As coordinators, we purposefully planned out each hour of the program with the intent to create fun memories and memorable learning experiences. Through the summer, I planned canoe trips, team challenges, Bible studies, and work projects.