Christina Noelle Jones, OLY
ChristinaNoelleJones@gmail.com
2008 Olympic Artistic (Synchronized) Swimmer. 2015 World Champion. Magna Cum Laude graduate from UNLV in Journalism and Media Studies, with a concentration on News and Media Studies, and a minor in Communications. Cirque du Soleil artist and host and producer of “Cirque Stories,” an exclusive Cirque du Soleil YouTube series. Extensive involvement with behind-the-scenes and hands-on production, social media engagement, sports and entertainment media correspondence, and public relations.
Experience
Cirque du Soleil; Las Vegas, NV; 2009 – present
Content Producer and Host - “Cirque Stories”
Identified a need to create further authentic engagement with Cirque’s audience
Ideated a content concept featuring a docuseries which highlights never-before-seen performers’ journeys to the circus
Strategized, developed, pitched, sold, and attained executive approval
Produced, scripted, hosted, managed the budget, created, and directed postproduction edits
Worked alongside cross-functional teams based in Montreal
Resulted in 1.5 million organic views on YouTube while capturing the Cirque spirit.
Artist
Leveraged training and competitive experience as a United States Olympian to perform highly technical water, land, and aerial acts in “O” at the Bellagio
Olympic Analyst, KSNV News 3; Las Vegas, NV; 2016 – 2018
Initiated contact with the News Director and pitched the idea and need for an Olympian to provide first-hand insight to viewers
On-air analyst, contributing digital writer, and blogger for coverage of the 2016 and 2018 Olympic Games
Hosted KSNV’s first interactive live streaming sessions on Instagram and Facebook
Publicist, Water Beauties; Las Vegas, NV; 2014 – 2015
Managed social and multimedia content, marketing, and coordinated bookings
Intern, ONE DROP; Las Vegas, NV; 2013 – 2016
Created a PSA which aired on Las Vegas' NBC and CBS affiliates
Assisted the Communications Department surrounding their annual philanthropic One Night for ONE DROP event
USA Artistic Swimming Elite National Team Athlete 2002 – 2008, 2010 and 2014 – 2015
Education
University of Nevada, Las Vegas- Class of 2014
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Journalism and Media Studies, Communications
Relevant Skills
Passionate storyteller, strong writer, and confident producer
Creates and manages authentic, innovative, and engaging concepts and content across social platforms
Demonstrates strong leadership skills, takes initiative, and his highly communicative
Thrives in collaborative, creative, and diverse team environments
Demonstrates outstanding organizational, time management skills, and thrives under pressure
Solution-oriented and displays skillful and effective analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and creative thinking
Academic Awards
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Member of the National Kappa Tau Alpha Journalism Honor Society
Member of Golden Key International Honour Society
Winner of the 2013 & 2014 Tony & Linda Bonnici Broadcast/Communications Scholarship, sponsered by The Tony & Linda Bonnici Scholarship Fund, Nevada Broadcasters Foundation, and Geary Company Advertisting in honor of Mike Geary
Greenspun College of Urban Affairs Dean’s Honor List
Winner of the 2012 UNLV Greenspun College of Urban Affairs Department of Communication Studies Speech Contest
Further Multimedia Experience
Featured in ZEISS ZX1 Ad Campaign
Host and Producer of “Cirque Stories”
Featured in Miu Miu Women's Tales (The [End) Of History Illusion] directed by Celia Rowlson-Hall
Hosted an event for Tommy Hilfiger
Serves as a panelist at SPARK by Cirque du Soleil events
Olympic Analyst for KSNV News 3’s coverage of the 2016 Olympic Games
Appeared on Season 23 of “Dancing With the Stars"
Guest hosted KNTV’s Valley View Live!
Guest columnist in Robin Leach’s Vegas DeLuxe by the Las Vegas Sun
Appeared on FOX 5’s MORE
Appeared on KNTV’s Morning Blend
Featured on radio commercials for the Wellish Vision Institute
Commentated the 12th FINA/ eSynchro World Junior Championships
Featured on HBO Real Sports (186: Cirque du Soleil)
Featured in the Inner Cirquel
2008 Olympic Team Emcee for Team USA Processing at San Jose State University
Volunteer work
Motivational Speaker: Guest speaker at ENTSpeaks, 2 Youth Pep Rallies for ONE DROP at the Springs Preserve, and various schools
Organized a group of International Olympians who are employed by Cirque du Soleil to volunteer at local organizations in the Las Vegas Area
Volunteers for numerous ONE DROP fundraisers, including One Night for ONE DROP 2013 and 2014, and creating a PSA for ONE DROP that aired on Channel 3 (NBC) and Channel 8 (CBS)