Jax Jacobsen - Communications Manager, Freelance

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Work Background

Researcher

Jul. 2023Montreal, Quebec, Canada● I undertook extensive research and prepared policy paper consultation on behalf of For Our Kids to be submitted to the City of Montreal, to improve children's safety around schools and avoid incidents with vehicles. I also presented the policy suggestions to local government leaders and fielded questions. ● Also with For Our Kids, I co-authored a consultation submission on implementing Circular Economy approaches to new building projects in Montreal. ● I conducted research and provided answers for Dubai investors looking to invest in Canadian critical minerals development ● I provided project management, editing, drafting, and mining expertise for a Montreal-based mining communications consultancy ● I engaged in substantial research on new technologies in the tailings management field and authored 3,000-word white paper on findings (https://promo.mining-journal.com/future-of-tailings-2023/) ● I developed and edited a grant application on behalf of the McGill Centre for Innovation and Storage and Conversion of Energy

Aspermont LimitedAmericas Editor, Deputy Editor

Sep. 2021 - Dec. 2022Montreal, Quebec, CanadaAspermont is a UK-based publisher of mining magazines, reports, and research. I was responsible for writing long-form articles, managing freelancers, conducting webinars, and attending and covering conferences. ● Regular contributor since 2017 ● Mining: Authored deeply researched articles ranging from 1200-1800 words on mine technology, emission reduction/greening initiatives, stakeholder relations, and political risk analysis in several mining jurisdictions ● Collaboration: Worked in 2-person team to produce 60-page monthly magazine within 15-day cycles ● Research: Interviewed dozens of CEOs, subject matter experts, and policy analysts

MergermarketFrance Correspondent, Acting Bureau Chief, France

Feb. 2020 - Jul. 2021Paris, Île-de-France, FranceION Analytics owns Mergermarket, a newswire covering M&A in international markets. ● Identify and interview CEOs: Negotiated and collaborated with hundreds of French C-suite executives to attain one-on-one interviews concerning future company strategy and financial plans ● Monitor policy changes: Researched and wrote reports on how changes in economic policy impacted French companies and their merger, acquisition, and expansion plans ● Deeply reported on pandemic’s impact on packaging, aeronautics, biotech, insurance, and food processing, producing three to five 400-word reports per week ● Coordinate bureau production: Increased subscriber count by 12% by increasing articles and profiles of over 200+ CEOs operating in the French market ● Deeply reported on pandemic’s impact on packaging, aeronautics, biotech, insurance, and food processing, producing 3-5 400-word reports per week. Also reported on SPACs, debt/equity financing, restructuring, share buybacks, share dilutions, creeping takeovers, and valuations. ● French language: Conducted interviews and research in French. All accomplished working at 50% time, in accordance with French government policy during COVID

MergermarketFrance Correspondent

Sep. 2019 - Feb. 2020Paris, Île-de-France, France

Levin SourcesCommunications Consultant

Jul. 2018 - Sep. 2019Paris Area, FranceLevin Sources is a consultancy aiding companies in sustainably developing mineral value chains. I provided content and editing assistance, and also assisted on projects. ● Project assistance: Collaborated with staff to ensure completion of European Partnership for Responsible Minerals Due Diligence Hub by deadline ● Communications: Consolidated technical information into accessible infographics and reports for presentations ● Editing: Edited scientific and technical blogs for readability and grammar

International Council of Mining & MetalsSenior Communications Officer

Apr. 2017 - Mar. 2018London Area, United KingdomICMM is a mining industry association advising miners on improving sustainable development. ● Campaign Management: Contributed to planning, producing, and implementing the global Mining with Principles campaign ● Stakeholder engagement: Developed frameworks for tracking and communicating input from 30+ member companies ● Communication: Oversaw global stakeholder communication on standards implementation

Deloitte UKCommunications Advisor

Sep. 2016 - Mar. 2017Brussels, Brussels Region, BelgiumDeloitte UK provides advisory services to British companies. I helped Deloitte analysts identify the problems they were trying to solve, and then develop their pitches to win a bid. ● Research: Investigate IT demands of EU body to build pitch for services ● Interviewing: Connect with EU officials to discuss IT pain points and determine service requirements ● Collaborate: Work with internal team to craft winning pitch and overview of Deloitte services

S&P Global Market IntelligenceCanada Mining Correspondent

May. 2013 - May. 2016Montreal, Canada AreaS&P Global is a news agency covering several industries. I monitored and covered all policy and financial developments in the Canadian mining sector. ● Engagement : Interviewed 400+ diverse stakeholders to understand perspectives and concerns ● Research: Researched and wrote 100+ articles (750-1500 words) on mining legislation, sustainability, scientific challenges, two features produced per week ● Policy Monitoring: Remained alert to national and regional developments to inform coverage

Central Asia NewswireSenior Writer/Managing Editor

Apr. 2010 - Apr. 2013Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesCentral Asia Newswire was a daily newswire covering policy and economics in Central Asian states. I covered political and economic developments, and ensured our daily newswire was published. ● Research: Researched and wrote 150+ articles on Central Asian water, energy, and industrial policy ● Communications: Managed publication schedule and all social media promoting publication

House of CommonsParliamentary Researcher, Labour

Jan. 2007 - Jan. 2008London, United KingdomI served as a researcher for the late Labour MP Michael Meacher. I researched, wrote policy papers, and served as a connector to leaders in areas of the MP’s policy interests. ● Research: I prepared reports on weaknesses in the British economy and social mobility ● Stakeholder Engagement: I created connections between our office and top researchers and activists in the social mobility field

College of Staten IslandAdjunct Professor, Political Science

Jan. 2005 - Jan. 2007CUNY Staten Island is a four-year degree-granting university in New York. I wrote lessons, assigned coursework, and taught classes in political science. ● Teaching: Taught 10 courses on introduction to political science, US government, international relations ● Speaking: Regularly presented lessons and participated in panels