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Shelton Jackson
Bookkeeper, Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus
Location: Newark, NJ United States
Joined: Aug 27th, 2008
About   (request update)
Born and raised in the ruff streets of Newark, New Jersey, Shelton S. Jackson managed to escape the crime and violence of the streets through education and in the eighth grade his world was changed when he was introduced to poetry. Jackson, used this new medium to express his trails of coming out of the closet, falling in love at first sight with a man, becoming HIV positive for that love, and finally being reborn to do what he describes as “God’s will.”

Jackson has published two books of poetry on his journey of acceptance. Jackson now still resides in Newark, NJ where he has started his own publishing company, SSJ Publishing, Inc. Through SSJ, Jackson hopes to publish other authors whose personal truth will serve as a beacon of hope for others. Jackson believes that SSJ Publishing is the next step in healing literature that will, “Take Truth to the Next Level-Reality.”
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Current Whereabouts:
Writing my new novel, "The Last Six Month & The First Six Months."
Life & Professional Aspirations:
Public Speaker
Website:
http://www.myspace.com/sheltonjackson
Education   (request update)
Morgan State University class of 2006
Undergrad Major: Journalism
Claim To Fame:
School Newspaper-Spokesman
Most Memorable Moment:
Editor-in-Chief of Spokesman
High School: Weequahic in Newark, NJ class of 1996
 
Activities & Accomplishments:
Drum Major, President of Drama Club, Editor of School Paper
Best Memories:
Drum Major
Experience
I currently work with Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus as Bookkeeper
I have 7 years of experience working in the Accounting/Auditing industry.
Bookkeeper/Office Manager | Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus
From April 2007 to June 2008 • 1 year(s)
 Maintained daily operations including bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliation, and payroll for staff of six. Assisted with marketing materials and prepared monthly financial reports to Board of Directors.
Staff Accountant | Eisner Communications
From November 2004 to November 2006 • 2 year(s)
 Assistant to Comptroller reviewing and controlling data input for monthly financial reporting to CEO. Prepared analysis and reconciliation of P&L statements and Balance Sheet accounts.
Administrative Coordinator/Bookkeeper | African American Office of Gay Concerns
From February 2002 to August 2004 • 2 year(s)
 Performed general accounting duties maintaining separate books for multiple funding sources and administered payroll for staff of four. Supervised staff and coordinated volunteer schedules while writing company grants.
Accounts Payable Clerk | Haynes Security, Inc.
From February 2001 to February 2002 • 1 year(s)
 Posted to general ledger accounts, made weekly journal entries, processed checks and bank reconciliation. Performed monthly warehouse inventory and assisted with petty cash reports.
Activity
My Daily Blogs My Daily Blogs
My daily blogs can be read at www.myspace.com/sheltonjackson or from my website www.sheltonjackson.com ...more
Posted by Shelton Jackson on September 29th, 2008 • 379 Views
The Second Chapter: Acceptance The Second Chapter: Acceptance
The Second Chapter: Acceptance is a culmination of a 6 year project that I was compiled to finish. I was convinced that this book of my personal thoughts would help someone else see that HIV is not an ...more
Posted by Shelton Jackson on September 29th, 2008 • 447 Views
The Dawn of a New Day The Dawn of a New Day
The Dawn of a New Day is a collection of poetry that tells the story of a Shelton Jackson trying to come to terms with his HIV positive status and be honest with himself and the people that he comes i ...more
Posted by Shelton Jackson on September 29th, 2008 • 652 Views
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wow you have quite a story to tell best of luck to you and your future
Tagged by Shamika Edwards on 09/29/2008  
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