Simone Jackenthal

Simone Jackenthal has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries.

Simone is currently working as the Director at Breakwater Strategy since March 2023. Simone joined the company after their role as a Member at Washington Women in Public Relations, where they started in October 2022.

Previously, Simone held multiple positions at Trident DMG from March 2020 to March 2023. Simone started as an Account Manager, then progressed to Senior Account Manager, and eventually became a Director. Their responsibilities included handling agency of record accounts, drafting editorial calendars, press releases, media pitching, media coordination, social media management, and providing advice. Simone also led significant media strategies, such as Francois Brougher's lawsuit against Pinterest, and managed funding announcements for clients like Menlo Micro.

Before joining Trident DMG, Simone gained experience at Weber Shandwick as an Associate from October 2019 to March 2020. Simone supported Public Affairs clients with government relations, marketing, internal communications, media relations, and social media. Simone also organized events on Capitol Hill and conducted paid media relations and social media advertising.

Their early career involved working as a Graduate Assistant and Research Assistant at The George Washington University from February 2017 to May 2018 and August 2017 to August 2018, respectively. Simone also had internships at Weber Shandwick as a Public Affairs Intern from June 2016 to August 2017, American Bankers Association as a Congressional Relations and Political Affairs Intern from May 2015 to October 2015, and Chris Wayne & Associates as an Events Intern from January 2015 to May 2015.

Simone's work experience includes positions at Captain Cookie as an Assistant Manager from August 2015 to April 2018 and Nick's Riverside Grill as a Hostess from August 2014 to January 2015. At Captain Cookie, they worked in a managerial role, while at Nick's Riverside Grill, they served as a hostess.

Overall, Simone Jackenthal has extensive experience in strategy, public relations, media relations, social media management, event planning, and government relations.

Simone Jackenthal obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from The George Washington University from 2013 to 2017. Their major was in Political Communication, and they also pursued minors in American Studies and Women's Studies during this time. Following their undergraduate studies, Simone pursued further education at The George Washington University, earning a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Media and Strategic Communication from 2016 to 2018.