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Jessica Martens

About Me

Multimedia Journalist

Get more personal and learm more about who I am on my about me page linked below!

Chicago, IL

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Work History

2018 - 2023

2023-Present

2023 - Present

2019-2022

Pizza 51

WLUW 88.7FM

LUC Residence LIfe

Freelance

Server/Cashier

Desk Receptionist

Nanny

Volunteer DJ

Soft Skills

Hard Skills

Academic background

Premiere Pro

Team Player

2021-2025

Major in Multimedia Journalism Minor in Criminal Justice & Criminology

Loyola University Chicago

Active Listening

Videography

Problem Solving

Communication

Social Media

Eye for Detail

2017-2021

Attended and graduated high school in Overland Park, KS.

Blue Valley North High School

Creativity

Wix, Wordpress & SEO

Multitasking

Contact

913-707-0328

jessicamartens0@gmail.com

Chicago, IL

Pizza 51

I have worked at this family-owned pizza parlor on and off for years as a high school and college student. It has become a sort of second home to me. At the restaurant I...

• waited tables
• maintained cash drawer of ≥$100
• trained new employees

• built relationships with regular customers

Radio DJ

I host a 1-2 hour weekly independent radio show live on air! This includes:

• hand selecting all the music
• discussing the selected songs.
• Playing a variety of genres and often having themed sets

• Interviewing artists and writing concert reviews for WLUW's blog

You can find snippets of recent shows in the portfolio section of my website!

Freelance Nanny

Working in childcare may not seem relevant to my current path and goals, but the job helped me develop many skills, including:

• leadership
• problem-solving
• time management
• communication & listening
• responsibility & reliability

Desk Receptionist

I am currently employed on my college campus as a desk receptionist in Loyola's newest dormitory. My duties include:

• handling lockouts
• writing incident reports
• checking guests in &out
• operating front desk computers, email, and phone
• keeping the dorm a safe and friendly environment for residents