Joshua Jay James, "J³"
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Joshua Jay James, "J³"

Freelance Storyteller in Champaign, IL, He/Him/His

Looking4work! Getting a degree in May and ready for my next challenge. Open to roles in marketing, design, strategy, biz dev, comms, production — I can do it all. Willing to relocate. Say hi! <3

6 months ago

About

Hi, I'm Josh! But call me J³.
Creative Generalist | Optimist | Social Entrepreneur
Currently: freelance storytelling for brands around the world.

Projects

2023

Founded the University of Illinois’ premier fashion event to foster a culture of circularity and innovation in the fashion community, impacting 1,500+ students to-date.

2023

Community consultant for global launch of Coach's circularity initiative "Coachtopia"

Side Projects

2023
Honors Fund at CEAS Investments (ongoing)

Web & brand design

2023
SocialSpark at UK NHS (ongoing)

Web & brand design

2023
Joule Ventures (ongoing)

Web design

Work Experience

2022 — 2023
Champaign, IL

Dating app designed to actually send students on dates. Crazy concept, I know.

2022 — 2023
Champaign, IL

Building the world's leading public university educational startup accelerator to support UIUC's rising student entrepreneurs.

2021 — 2022
Champaign, IL

Envisioned software to power local circular economies for fashion using alternative currency. HF0 Miami SP22 Batch.

2018 — 2021
Wheaton, IL

Allergen-safe baked goods that (nearly) anyone can eat. iVenture Accelerator 7th Cohort. INCubatorEDU 2019 National Pitch Summit 1st Place. (Closed)

2020 — 2021
Champaign, IL

Led a team of creatives and marketers to make entrepreneurial resources more visible, accessible, & impactful at the Univ. of IL

Awards

2019

1st place & $15,000 grand prize recipient in national pitch competition with 300+ high school startup teams.

2019
2x All-State Track & Field Medalist from IHSA 3A

He's a runner he's a track star

Education

2019 — 2023
Champaign, IL

Went to school and got an education too.

Contact

Twitter