Determined. Self-Starter. Professional. Enthusiastic.
Maria D. James
About Me
For the past five years, I have used my public relations and marketing skills for non-profit organizations and corporations throughout Virginia and the Washington, DC metro area. My determination to understand of all facets of the communications industry, was the driving force behind my ability to successfully complete over eight internships within my last two years of college.
I received my Bachelors degree in Mass Communications from Virginia Union University and recently completed my Masters degree in Mass Communications, majoring in Strategic Public Relations, from Virginia Commonwealth University.
After completing my Masters degree, I was hired as a full-time media analyst intern for a public relations firm in Washington, DC. As an intern, I worked with a client-focused team to produce detailed, time-sensitive reports for multiple high-profile clients. I was the only intern selected to provide media reports for a client during a crisis situation. Based on our reporting the client decided extending their services with the firm well beyond their initial contract.
Currently, I provide administrative support for clients and the account team for a social marketing firm in Maryland. My first month on staff I traveled to Miami, Florida to assist a client with a campaign kick-off event. Based on my community outreach efforts, we reached well-over 100 residents of the Homestead, Florida community and the kick-off event was well-attended.
In addition to my career aspirations, I also believe in serving my community. I work as a writing mentor for a Maryland high school student through the Posse Foundation Scholarship Program and I volunteer with the American Diabetes Association's Washington, DC office. I was recently selected to serve as the publicity and media chair for the chapter's largest fundraiser, StepOut:Walk To Fight Diabetes.
I received my Bachelors degree in Mass Communications from Virginia Union University and recently completed my Masters degree in Mass Communications, majoring in Strategic Public Relations, from Virginia Commonwealth University.
After completing my Masters degree, I was hired as a full-time media analyst intern for a public relations firm in Washington, DC. As an intern, I worked with a client-focused team to produce detailed, time-sensitive reports for multiple high-profile clients. I was the only intern selected to provide media reports for a client during a crisis situation. Based on our reporting the client decided extending their services with the firm well beyond their initial contract.
Currently, I provide administrative support for clients and the account team for a social marketing firm in Maryland. My first month on staff I traveled to Miami, Florida to assist a client with a campaign kick-off event. Based on my community outreach efforts, we reached well-over 100 residents of the Homestead, Florida community and the kick-off event was well-attended.
In addition to my career aspirations, I also believe in serving my community. I work as a writing mentor for a Maryland high school student through the Posse Foundation Scholarship Program and I volunteer with the American Diabetes Association's Washington, DC office. I was recently selected to serve as the publicity and media chair for the chapter's largest fundraiser, StepOut:Walk To Fight Diabetes.
Professional Memberships
Public Relations Society of America
Golden Key International Honour Society
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Virginia Union University National Alumni Association
Golden Key International Honour Society
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Virginia Union University National Alumni Association
Connect With Me
By Email: mariajamespr(at)gmail(dot)com
