Jessica Lonzo

605 Lowell Ave. Apt. 31 Cincinnati, OH 45220

lonzojn@gmail.com, 740-507-3369

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
University of Cincinnati
Masters of Science in Health Promotion and Education
University of Cincinnati
CHES Certification

August 2014
May 2015
May 2015

Professional Skills
Program Development
Strategic Planning
Student Advising
Training and Development
Financial Coaching
Special Event Planning
Student Affairs
Marketing and Promotion
Budget Management
Evaluation procedures for program effectiveness
Safe Zone LGBTQ Ally Training, 2013
Photoshop, Illustrator, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft
Restorative, Developer, Empathy, Responsibility, Positivity

EXPERIENCE

University of Cincinnati | Student Wellness Center

August 2009 Present
BACCHUS Certified Peer Educator /Graduate Student Intern/Peer Financial Coach
Researched information that was utilized for the development of educational programs
Facilitated over 100 programs on various health and wellness topics including alcohol education, sexual
health, stress management, nutrition and general wellness
Planned and implemented health and wellness awareness and outreach events
Provided 1-on-1 education to students who had questions or concerns and referred as appropriate
Contributed to the development of late-night programming events for students including oversight of
event activities, promotions, food, collaborations, budget allocation and evaluation
Ensured events ran effectively and efficiently by providing assistance with set up, food distribution,
welcoming attendees, facilitating activities, and cleaning up
Assisted in special event operations including the preparation, implementation, and evaluation phases of
event planning
Promotion of events through the creation of marketing materials and social media strategies
Responsible for social media marketing: developed initial social media plan, achieved a strong and
visible social media presence and assessed social media growth
Performed daily administrative duties (answering phones and customer service)
Assisted in the development of training curriculum for incoming peer educators, Gotcha Covered
volunteers, and the Alcohol Skills and Education Program (ASEP)
Provided mentorship, training and leadership to incoming peer educators

University of Cincinnati | Graduate Assistant

Student Worker
Development of the college Newsletter each month for faculty and students
Responsible for social media marketing
Planned Lunch & Learns for the students
Taught both online and in-class undergraduate courses semesterly
Assisted in the admissions process for the graduate program
Facilitated collaboration between student groups for Health Hut events
Graded work for professors classes as needed

State Auto Insurance

Special Projects Assistant
Assisted with the facilitation of conversion to a new programming system
Contacted vendors to update their Federal Tax ID
Updated files that were converted incorrectly
Participated in focus groups to improve production

Peer Educator of the Year, Student Wellness Center

Peer Educator of the Year, Student Wellness Center
Graduate Assistant Scholarship-Full
Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year

August 2014 - Present

May 2014 August 2014

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

2010
2014
2014
2014-2015

PRESENTATIONS

Cummins, M., Lonzo, J. & Parker, C. (April 2011). Humping on Campus Green. The NASPA
BACCHUS Initiatives Area Meeting. Oxford, Ohio.
Cummins, M., Lonzo, J. & Stainfield, T. (November 2012). Lets Talk About Sex. The NASPA
BACCHUS Initiatives National Meeting. Orlando, Florida.
Cummins, M., Lonzo J. & Stainfield, T. (March 2012). Catch the Party Buzz. The NASPA BACCHUS
Initiatives Area Meeting. Berea, Ohio.
Cummins, M. & Lonzo, J. (November 2013). Party Smart. The NASPA BACCHUS Initiatives National
Meeting. Reston, Virginia.
Cummins, M. & Lonzo, J. (April 2013). Party Smart. The NASPA BACCHUS Initiatives Area Meeting.
Columbus, Ohio.

REFERENCES
Regan Johnson, M.Ed., MCHES
University of Cincinnati
Director, Student Wellness Center
513-556-6124
Regan.Johnson@uc.edu
Amanda Lynch, MCHES
University of Cincinnati
Assistant Professor in Health Promotion and Education
513-556-5227
lyncha3@ucmail.uc.edu
Janie Wimlinger
State Auto Insurance
Claims Manager

614-537-4541
Janie.wimlinger@stateauto.com