Kara Jones
About Kara Jones
Kara Jones is the Project and Social Media Coordinator at Vanderbilt University, with a background in public relations and communication roles across various organizations.
Current Position at Vanderbilt University
Kara Jones currently holds the position of Project and Social Media Coordinator at Vanderbilt University. She began this role in February 2022. Her responsibilities involve overseeing various projects and managing the university's social media presence.
Previous Roles and Experience
Kara has a diverse professional background. She served as Public Information Administrator for The City of Covington from 2020 to 2022, and as Membership Services Coordinator at The National WWII Museum from 2019 to 2020. Before that, she was a Tourism Assistant at Visit Jefferson Parish from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she has experience as a Retail Advisor and interned in Sales and Marketing at Neill in 2017.
Early Career and Internships
Early in her career, Kara gained experience through various internships and student roles. She interned as a Public Relations Intern at Tangipahoa Convention and Visitors Bureau, Marketing Intern at Aramark Refreshment Services, and Communication Intern at Hammond Downtown Development District. She also worked as a Student Worker at Southeastern Louisiana University and as a Student Worker at Aramark Refreshment Services.
Education Background
Kara graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in Spring 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication/Public Relations. Previously, she completed her high school education at St. Charles Catholic High School, where she received her High School Diploma in 2012.