“As an entrepreneur, I'm used to hearing "no" from Venture firms. As it happens, the firm Jessica represented at the time was evaluating KYX's business case at the outset of its Seed+ Round. On par with 90+% of others, they passed. But, here's where paths diverged from the others: Jessica called me personally to deliver the news. No "VC ghosting", no tepid email blaming themselves for not investing. She gave me the news straight up, answered my questions honestly and thoroughly...and then continued to check in with me through this round of financing, eagerly and earnestly cheering our successes as we closed the round. THIS IS UNCOMMON. It not only speaks to the strength of Jess's character, but also her implicit self-confidence and assuredness, knowing that she would face a tough line of questioning about her firm's decision. So often, VCs talk about conviction: having enough of it, needing to see it from those founders they invest in. The strength of Jessica's conviction, and her resolve to do right by an entrepreneur she got to know while running a process is a bellwether for belief in self, which will serve her well as she must make hundreds of tough equity financing calls about great businesses with excellent founders. Perhaps most importantly, my interactions with Jessica prove the following: she is willing to get uncomfortable. She is willing to live in that space outside of one's own comfort zone, the space where the magic happens. Because near nothing is intrinsically impossible: instead, difficulty is a matter of one's own appetite for discomfort. Jessica is desirous of spending time being uncomfortable -- I do believe she will achieve tremendous success as a result. Lastly, I want to point out one other quality in Jessica that I believe is foundational to any truly successful Venture Capitalist: Inquisitiveness. She asks a TON of questions, finding joy in the complexity of those answers. It's not lip service. She genuinely finds passion in exploration: of new spaces, new ideas and new concepts. I believe that Jessica will rarely find issue with "deal flow"; her open-mindedness simply won't allow for it.”
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Remedy Product Studio
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Cannes Cyber Lion: Community Management
Cannes
For work done on the Rihanna ANTIdiaRy campaign.
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Cannes Cyber Lion: Influencer + Talent Management
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For work done on the Rihanna ANTIdiaRy campaign.
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PRWeek Student of the Year (2nd Place)
PRWeek
PRWeek's Student of the Year competition honors an undergraduate student who shows outstanding ability in a range of core PR skills. This year, the task was to create a campaign to help launch the Toyota FCV ahead of its availability in the US next year.
"Creativity is such a key trait in a PR pro," said one judge. "Jessica has it in abundance." From her campaign’s tagline, "Out with the H2Old," to an innovative YouTube contest to a unique reply when asked why the CCO is the most…PRWeek's Student of the Year competition honors an undergraduate student who shows outstanding ability in a range of core PR skills. This year, the task was to create a campaign to help launch the Toyota FCV ahead of its availability in the US next year.
"Creativity is such a key trait in a PR pro," said one judge. "Jessica has it in abundance." From her campaign’s tagline, "Out with the H2Old," to an innovative YouTube contest to a unique reply when asked why the CCO is the most important person at an organization – she told a story in 100 words, as opposed to a more traditional response – it was clear Schram has ideas aplenty.
Her thorough research, clear grasp of the subject matter, and great journalist pitch all shone through. "You could tell she had fun putting this together," added one judge, "but Jessica balanced it with poise and polish."
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Winner: Ketchum Mindfire Challenge, Combat Choredom
Ketchum Public Relations
Chosen out of 73 campaign ideas for my "funny, cheeky, bold" strategy to raise awareness of the Amana home appliance brand among Millennial consumers who love shopping smart and don’t need appliances with deluxe bells and whistles.
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Winner: Ketchum Mindfire Challenge, Goodyear Innovation
Ketchum Public Relations
Chosen out of 93 campaign ideas for my "big, bold, out-of-the-box" strategy to help Goodyear make a splash at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. Challenge: Show journalists that innovative cars aren’t possible without innovative tires.
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Nominee for the NACC Outstanding Tutor Award
The National Association of Communication Centers
The award shall be presented to the person who has demonstrated excellence as a tutor in a Communication Center. Considerations include quality of assistance, dedication, knowledge, creativity, and unique contributions. No more than two nominees per institution may be nominated in a given year. Nominees may be either undergraduate or graduate students.
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#1 Sales Associate, Sunglass Hut NJ Region 2013
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• 2012-2013 #1 ranked associate with highest percent-to-plan in sales (exceeded target goal by 63%)
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Tri Delta New Member Award
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Recognizes the individual with the highest cumulative GPA at the end of her new member period (4.00).
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Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society
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Order of Omega Honors Society
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National Society of Collegiate Scholars
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Primannum Honor Society
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Delta Delta Delta, Alpha Pi Chapter
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Public Relations Student Society of America
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