
I’m currently a senior at James Madison University studying Media Arts & Design with a concentration in Creative Advertising. I grew up in a small town, but I’ve always wanted to move to a big city, with lots of energy, diversity, and room to grow. I discovered the School of Media Arts & Design when my freshman-year economics professor mentioned it in class, one quick Google search, and I was out of the College of Business and never looked back. Best risk I ever took. I got my start in content creation working for my university’s TV news organization, where I realized how much I enjoy visual storytelling. That path led me into advertising, where creativity, design, and strategy all collide. My ultimate career goal is to become an art director: brainstorming, concepting, designing, and coming up with ideas that make people look.
James Madison University
August 2022 - May 2026
B.A., Media Arts and Design with a concentration in Creative Advertising
Study Abroad - Hue University, Hue Vietnam (June 2025)
2025 Broadcast Education Association Award of Excellence in the Interactive Media & Emerging Technologies’ social media category.
Adobe Creative Suite
Video Editing (Final Cut Pro)
Photography
Public Speaking & Presentation
jamieclingenpeel8@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/jamie-clingenpeel/
MARKETING AND ENGAGEMENT FELLOW
JMU X-Labs | Harrisonburg, VA | August 2025- ongoing
- Develop and execute creative marketing strategies to promote JMU X-Labs events and programs to JMU students across digital platforms.
- Write and present creative briefs that outline goals, target audiences, and content direction to guide marketing projects.
- Design and create marketing content aligning with the organization’s mission and goals.
- Increase social media presence and engagement, while tracking analytics across social media platforms
SERVER
Buffalo Wild Wings | Glen Allen, VA | April 2022 - ongoing
- Managed competing priorities in a fast paced environment.
- Gained expereince has a hostess, cashier, kitchen expoditor, and server.
- Known for maintaining a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, by consistently delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring a positive dining experience.
- Excelled at serving birthday parties, sports teams, and other large events.
AQUATICS MANAGEMENT INTERN
Corolla Light Resort | Corolla, NC | May 2024 - August 2024
- Supervised a team, created weekly shift schedules, and addressed employee concerns.
- Managed opening and closing procedures for all 4 resort pools.
- Developed and launched a new swim lesson program for the resort, including marketing and advertising initaitves.
- Organized program logistics, including lesson schedules, payment processes, and calendars.
- Conducted interviews and facilitated the hiring of new team members.
REPORTER
JMU Breeze TV | Harrisonburg, VA | September 2023 - May 2024
- Reported on various on and off-campus stories, conducted interviews, shot B-roll, and edited clips to create engaging, accurate, and timely news content.
- In charge “Weekend Round-Up”, a social media segment that summarized weekend events for JMU students, in which I wrote a script for, filmed, edited, posted weekly.
- Worked closely with a team to meet deadlines, maintain journalistic integrity, and adapt stories to different platforms.