About
MY BACKGROUND
“Success is a ladder that cannot be climbed with your hands in your pockets.”
With a foundation in professional business organizations as early as high school and working through my undergraduate studies while staying involved in campus activities, I have started a legacy of excellence that will only continue to grow.
Currently, I’m a graduate student at The University of Alabama studying Advertising and Public Relations and an intern with Southern Company in the Federal Services division. Previously, I have worked with University of Alabama EcoCAR in community involvement and K-12 education initiatives, Alabama Credit Union in external marketing strategy as an intern, and Platform Magazine on written and digital content ranging from op-eds to research articles.
I’m a jack of all trades – and a master of some! I’m certified in the three core Microsoft programs, have proficiency in Adobe InDesign, and have in-depth experience in concepting & implementation, research design, and content writing and editing for publication. Keep scrolling to see more about my impact and check out my contact information below.
With Great Pleasure,
Jackson T. Olmstead
Education
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
2020-2024
The University of Alabama – Tuscaloosa, Ala.; May 2024
Bachelor of Arts, Communication and Information Sciences
Major: Public Relations | Minor: Digital Consumer Engagement
Graduated cum laude | Dean's List (x5), President's List (x2)
Relevant Experience
WHERE I’VE WORKED
June 2024 - Present
Southern Company
Federal Services Intern, Graduate
Jan. 2024 - May 2024
Platform Online Magazine
Editorial Staff & Marketing Staff
2024-2025
The University of Alabama – Tuscaloosa, Ala.; December 2025
Master of Arts, Advertising & Public Relations
(degree is by distance)
Concentration: Digital Communication
Current GPA: 4.00
Aug. 2023 - Present
University of Alabama EcoCAR
Strategic Communications Lead
Jan. 2022 - Aug. 2022
Alabama Credit Union
Marketing Intern
Nov. 2021 - Apr. 2023
Alabama United Greek Council
VP, Director of Strategic Communications
Skills & Programs
WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE
Social Media Analytics
Content Writing & Editing
Concepting & Implementation
Internal & Employee Communication
Education Outreach
Public Speaking
Email Marketing
Communication Ethics
Communication Research
Data Modeling
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Lightroom
Canva
Loomly
Sprinklr
Qualtrics
Microsoft Office Suite
Awards & Certs
Organizations
Volunteering
WHERE I SHINE
WHERE I GROW
WHERE I CONTRIBUTE
Certificate in Principles of Public Relations
Wordsmith Award, Alabama PRSA
Public Relations Ethics Training, Page Center
Sprinklr Analyst (3 platforms)
Microsoft Specialist (3 platforms)
National Communication Association
Public Relations Society of America
Public Relations Council of Alabama
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
Alabama FBLA-PBL Foundation
Tuscaloosa County School System
Northside High School
Why Is This Page Green?
SOMETHING I'M PASSIONATE ABOUT
This website has been themed in a light green color in honor of pulmonary fibrosis awareness.
In 2012, my mother, Patricia, was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) following an extended illness caused by an rheumatoid autoimmune disorder. Throughout her 11-year battle with this disease, and eventually cancer, she worked with multiple specialists at UAB Medicine and DCH Health System to manage her condition. This period was difficult for our family amid rising costs of prescription medications that she required to survive, as well as difficulty finding affordable access to supplemental oxygen, which she required 24 hours a day.
After her passing in February 2023, I began working with the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation as a PFF Advocate, reaching out to my local and state legislators to encourage their support for lowering life-saving medications and accessible oxygen therapy options for patients living with lung disorders like my mom.
Her memory has been immortalized on the campus of her alma mater, The University of Alabama, at the Crimson Promenade and Greek Assembly Hall. We also work to sponsor events at the Alabama FBLA State Leadership Conference in her honor, the most recent being the Healthcare Administration event.