Jennifer Danielle Crumpton
99 Claremont Avenue #212
New York, NY 10027
917.456.2222
EDUCATION:
Union Theological Seminary - New York, NY (Sept 2008 - May 2011)
Master of Divinity candidate, second year
Samford University - Birmingham, AL - Bachelor of Arts (May 1996)
Major: Journalism and Mass Communications
Minor: Speech Communications & Theater
Minor: Speech Communications & Theater
COMMUNITY BUILDING & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:
Recent-
Union Theological Seminary Arts Caucus - Co-Chair; development committee for theatre activities
New York City Chapter of Religion Communicators Council
New York Coalition for Women in the Arts & Media- Member
Manhattan Repertory Theatre- Playwright
The Haven NYC – Faith-building Artists’ Collective, Group Leader
Village Care New York - Volunteer
Cockeyed Optimists (Theatre with a Positive Cause) - Actress,Writer, Producer
Past-
Alabama Center for Law and Civic Education - Trained as juvenile justice instructor to teach juvenile offenders about their rights and educate the community about their plights; Spokesperson and liaison to state government and Board of Education
Attitude Check – Founder & Artistic Director of a motivational performing troupe of high school students who promoted civic responsibility, compassion and social leadership through dance, music and drama
Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital – Spokesperson, public relations, fund-raiser and volunteer staff
Birmingham Summerfest Theatre – Served on volunteer marketing and fundraising committee
Alabama Ballet – Served on volunteer marketing and fundraising committee
RECENT JOB EXPERIENCE:
Generation 9/11 (Children of Abraham) (May 2009 - ongoing)
On-camera talent and research / production for a documentary directed by Academy Award-winning director Nigel Noble, which follows 4 American students on a journey to discovering how the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan affect civilians day-to-day in those countries. The film promotes the use of global social networks and technology to learn about and communicate with other cultures, and greater understanding and compassion between the West and the East, and Christian-Muslim dialogue.
Park Avenue Christian Church, New York, NY (September 2009 - ongoing)
Development of "The XY Factor" - a group of Generation X & Y aged attenders looking to integrate social justice into their faith practices; implementation of a social networking and digital media communications plan to support the group’s growth
Participation on the Mission Team - integration of resources among local NYC churches to address needs of the homeless in Manhattan; partnership liaison and volunteer with Jan Hus homeless outreach, including client intake and needs assessment
Consultation on communications - outreach to the community and internal/congregational communications
Worship planning - liturgical development and integration of the arts into the life of the church
Judson Memorial Church, New York, NY (August 2009 - ongoing)
Community Minister : Community organizing and training, social justice advocacy and leadership
Union Theological Seminary New Student Orientation Coordinator (May 2009 - September 2009)
Planning, development and execution of recruiting, matriculating and guiding new students through the orientation process. Development of orientation theme and associated events, development and execution of communications strategy, collaboration with faculty and staff to establish the curriculum of a two-week orientation period, working with students to fulfill institutional and legal requirements for matriculation, leading the new students pastorally and logistically through community integration, event planning for a range of activities.
The Journey Church Manhattan, New York, NY (March 2009 - August 2009)
Journey Kids Coordinator: Logistical development and set-up of kids’ programming space and curriculum, pastoral support of families as potential new members, care and Christian education of children ranging from 6 mos. -10 yrs.
Religion Communicators Council, New York, NY (September 2008 - May 2009)
Work-study position during first academic year at UTS: general management of RCC database and communications to membership, which includes inter-faith religious leaders and secular journalists who communicate via various media on religious, social and political issues around the world.
PAST BUSINESS EXPERIENCE:
McCann Relationship Marketing: Account Management (October 2007 – July 2008)
Supervision of business, strategic planning, client relations, tech & creative teams in development, management and implementation of online campaigns for MasterCard’s priceless.com website.
Citigroup Inc.: Vice President, Advertising (November 2006 – May 2007)
Development and implementation of community-building advertising campaigns via the web, print and other media. Decision management, profit and loss analysis, budget management, campaign implementation and oversight, management of outside consultants, vendors and agencies.
Citigroup Inc.: Consultant, Loyalty & Engagement (November 2005 – October 2006)
Management and creative overhaul of Citi "Welcome" campaign for new customers; development and management of “New to Citi” consumer experience.
Sloan Group (Interpublic Group of Companies): Account Supervisor (April 2004 – October 2006)
Management of multiple teams and new business development; Supervision (account lead) of strategic development, media integration and production of advertising and community-building campaigns for CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Cablevision, JP Morgan Chase and Hudson United Bank.
AmSouth Bank: Assistant Vice President, Corporate Advertising (September 2002 – April 2004)
Brand strategy; development, implementation, tracking of mass media and online campaigns; coordination of public relations, internal sales promotions and communication; research and planning for the flagship Hispanic grassroots efforts; implementation of online Competitive Intelligence system.
BellSouth Telecommunications (AT&T)- Senior Advertising Manager (June 1996 – September 2002)
Management of multiple advertising and media agencies (New York, Atlanta, Birmingham and Miami);
management of consumer advertising campaigns and promotions (Brand TV, DRTV, online, radio, billboards, print, direct mail), and building of strategic marketing communications plans for internal business unit clients, all of which met or surpassed business objectives.
Acting & Playwriting
COMMERCIALS
New York Health & Racquet Club Principal Speaking, 2 spots HQ Productions, Inc.
Dale’s Steak Sauce Principal On-camera J. Bullock & Associates
THEATRE
The Set Up Doris Henderson Arclight Theatre
Almost, Maine Hope Cockeyed Optimists
Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? Rita Marlowe Midtown Intl. Theatre Fest.
Clown Collge Mickie Brief Acts Co., Inc.
Charlie Horse Miranda Brief Acts Co., Inc.
Classic Caprice Sabine Samuel French Festival
Sextangle Petula Cuttlethwaite The Queen's Players NYC
Cinderella Immoralla The Queen's Players NYC
Urbanesque Cabaret Dancer, Singer The New York City Kitties
Little Mary Sunshine Nancy Twinkle Terrific New Theatre
Sugar Babies Sally Rand Terrific New Theatre
An Empty Plate at Cafe du Beouf Mary Terrific New Theatre
Agatha Christie’s THE HOLLOW Veronica Craye Festival Theatre
FILM
Generation 9/11 Documentary Principal Axis Mundi Media
What Happens in Vegas Exercise Girl, Extra FOX
What Happens in Vegas Exercise Girl, Extra FOX
Sensory Perception Renee LaDonna, Principal Pale Nail Films
Survivor Bailey Brown, Principal Pinkcat Productions
The Morning After Maya Johnston, Supporting NYU
Prey Kelly Juarez, Principal Montclair Films
Breathtaking Billie Biker, Supporting Jack-o-Lantern Films
TELEVISION & HOSTING
30 Rock Dining Patron NBC Universal
Live with Regis & Kelly Kelly Ripa Look-Alike ABC
The Week’s Hot Artists Guest Host Music Choice Network
Cinematherapy Guest Star Women’s Entertainment Nk.
Center for Law-Related Education Spokesperson; Event Host Live, Network Affiliates
HealthSouth Physical Rehabilitation Spokesperson; Event Host Live, Network Affiliates
PLAYWRITING
Shucked One-act drama/comedy Manhattan Repertory Theatre
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Samford University BA, Journalism & Mass Communications
Minor: Theatre & Speech Communications
Minor: Theatre & Speech Communications
RCL Writers’ Workshop Playwright, Actor
School for Film & Television Elements of Film & TV Rawleigh Moreland
TVI Scene Study Alaine Alldaffer
Advanced Commercial Liz Lewis
Sitcom Intensive Matt Kane
Birmingham-Southern College Chekhov Scene Study Jamie Lawrence
Voice Training Jordin Corbin
Dance Training Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz Sonia Arova, Thor Sutowski
SPECIAL SKILLS
Ballet (en pointe), lyrical, jazz, tap, street, ballroom, salsa dance, choreographer; voice/soprano, read music,
improvisation, public speaking, speech writing, editorial/writing, piano, rollerblading, horseback riding,
weight lifting, boxing, running, good with animals and children.
improvisation, public speaking, speech writing, editorial/writing, piano, rollerblading, horseback riding,
weight lifting, boxing, running, good with animals and children.
