Project manager with experience working within the nonprofit and public sectors in Omaha and Washington, D.C. Skilled writer, researcher and editor. Developer and administrator of creative placemaking/temporary urbanism projects.

Founder and Co-owner @ • Founder and co-owner of an Omaha-based firm that provides marketing and communications services to business clients • Primary services include writing and editing, blogging and digital content management, graphic design, website migration, communications and marketing strategic planning, research and development From January 2013 to Present (3 years) Carver Bank Program Coordinator @ • Managed the day-to-day operations of the Carver Bank program, a creative placemaking venture of the Bemis Center, international artist Theaster Gates, and Rebuild Foundation; including budget oversight, community engagement, facility management, fundraising, residency/internship program management, event planning, and public relations • Developed and maintained working relationships with Near North Side community members, including cultural stakeholders, civic leaders, government officials/agencies, educators, business/property owners, and residents • Prepared studies on the Near North Side’s cultural and economic conditions and needs; engaged community partners and artists in the development and administration of programs that are responsive to and catalyze cultural and economic development From August 2012 to February 2014 (1 year 7 months) Consultant/Senior Program Officer @ • Oversaw program development and implementation for the ArtPlace Arts and Culture Temporium, City Leaders Institute on Aging in Place, and Culture Builds Jamaica, Queens programs • Developed organizational project management and communications standards and managed compliance; included budgeting protocol, work plan systems, external contracting, and stakeholder messaging • Grant writing, R&D, and project design for consultation services and multi-year program proposals ranging from $5K - 300K • Managed the production and branding of Partners’ publications and marketing materials; included original research and writing, editing, synthesizing of ideas, and graphic design • Supervised program officer/associate-level staff, and advised executive staff on strategic planning and staffing From April 2007 to August 2012 (5 years 5 months) Washington D.C. Metro AreaDirector @ • Designed, managed and implemented an urban economic development project—a pop-up retailer that grossed more than $31,000 in sales in 24 days and attracted nearly 7,000 visitors—funded by DC Office of Planning • Secured partnerships with local business owners, the arts community, and community-based groups • Developed a sustainable business model; secured sponsorships; oversaw budget/accounting, website creation, marketing (new media & traditional), staffing, community engagement, and special events planning • Grant writer and funder relationship management From October 2010 to May 2011 (8 months) Volunteer Coordinator @ • Served as the liaison between central office, local schools and community members on volunteer matters • Managed the volunteer application process for 2,000+ volunteers annually • Provided administrative and event planning support for the Office of Family and Public Engagement From July 2009 to August 2010 (1 year 2 months) Senior Program Coordinator @ • Managed the academic course program and its corresponding database • Planned workshops and meetings • Oversaw the publication of internal newsletters and promotional materials From March 2006 to April 2007 (1 year 2 months)

certificate, Project Management @ Georgetown University From 2011 to 2011 MS, Urban Studies @ University of Nebraska at Omaha From 2008 to 2010 BA, Journalism @ University of Nebraska at Omaha From 2002 to 2005 Jessica Scheuerman is skilled in: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Wordpress, Microsoft Office, Joomla, Research, Event Planning, WordPress, Nonprofits, Editing, Fundraising, Project Management, Program Evaluation