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The vision started simple and remains simple. Holding of Wrist, founded in 2008 by Jimmy Elliott, believes in the power of love, conversation and hope. We have replied to over 200,000 emails from over 100,000 worldwide supporters in an attempt to offer them a safe place to talk about issues such as self-harm, depression and suicidal thoughts.
We cannot solve all the hurt and pain of the world, but we can show love. Our motto “Pain Cannot Cure Pain, but Love Can” is our focus. With mass involvement we can educate others and prevent these harmful issues. Our vision is to see people loved, listened to and celebrated. Each life is valuable and needs to be celebrated. Each person that contacts us is going to be shown love, listened to and celebrated. We believe in starting a rEVOLution, with love.
We cannot treat, diagnose or fix someone’s problems, we strive to show love and to seek treatment. There is hope to those who see it.
Born in 1993, Jimmy Elliott has dedicated much of his life to helping others through self-harm, depression and suicidal thoughts. Since creating Holding of Wrist in 2008, Jimmy has spoken at TedX Charlottesville, done multiple interviews & made over 500 Youtube videos totaling over 1 Million views. He’s also created a Twitter profile of over 100,000 wonderful people. He now goes on to continue his mission in making the lives of others a more positive one and is now writing his first book, “Elevate”.
Staff August 14th, 2016Holding of Wrist
Derin Dacey
Consulting Advisor
Derin was born and raised in Montpelier, VA, a small town outside Richmond, Va. He currently splits his time between school in Williamsburg, VA and home in Glen Allen, VA. He has been involved with Holding of Wrist since May 2012. Derin is the Communications Manager and handles half of the incoming email correspondence on behalf of Holding of Wrist. He is currently finishing studying at the College of William & Mary studying Government, with a possible minor in Sociology. Upon graduation, Derin hopes to enter into the nonprofit field, possibly building on his communications experience. Above all, Derin cares about Holding of Wrist’s followers and is willing to provide support to anyone and everyone who asks it of him.
Staff August 14th, 2016Holding of Wrist
Sam Sweeney
Intern Program Director
Sam is a college student at Framingham State University, currently pursuing a psychology degree. She has interned for Jimmy Elliott for about 3 years now, and has loved every minute of it, but is very excited to move forward and do more with Holding of Wrist!
Sam hopes to one day make a name for herself as a counselor or psychologist and is excited about the opportunities the future brings!
Staff August 14th, 2016Holding of Wrist
Brynne O'Connor
Former Multimedia Director
Brynne has always had an intense interest in being of help to others and is a strong believer in art and music used as a coping skill. Currently, she is in high school and tries to spread positivity wherever she goes. In her spare time, she enjoys painting and photography and hopes to go to college close to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Staff August 14th, 2016Holding of Wrist
Sarah Baker
Former Designer
Sarah was raised in Georgetown, Kentucky. Throughout her life, she’s been passionate about helping others, and wants to pursue this hand in hand with her passion of design and art.
Sarah is currently studying Design, Art, and Technology and Communications at Bellarmine University, with minors in psychology and marketing. She works with groups at her school to provide a safe zone for the LGBT+ community.
Staff August 14th, 2016Holding of Wrist
Samantha McClellan-Johnson
Former Marketing Director
Originally from Milwaukee, WI, Samantha moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma to start the next chapter of her life. Samantha graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a degree in Journalism, Advertising and Media Studies with an emphasis on Advertising and Public Relations.
Her passions extend far beyond her degree. From little on, Samantha has always loved helping and caring for animals as well as people. Her passion for helping people has taken her to Juárez and Acuña, MX to build houses for families in need for the past 10 years with the help of the non-profit organization Casas Por Cristo. She hopes to find new avenues where she can continue to help others.
Staff August 14th, 2016Holding of Wrist
Joel Shaw
Former IT Director
Joel Shaw was the IT Director at Holding of Wrist. Since leaving he has worked as a UI Engineer at Capital One and is now pursuing his business, RVA Design Solutions.
Staff August 14th, 2016Holding of Wrist
Colleen Gilfoy
Former Multimedia Director
While Colleen was with Holding of Wrist she was the Multimedia Director. During her time here, she created hundreds of blogs, posts and projects totaling easily over one million views. Since leaving Holding of Wrist, she has joined an online community, “Chasing Kite Tails”, an online community focused on women chasing their dreams.
Staff August 14th, 2016Holding of Wrist
Timothy Liedel
Former Graphic Designer
Any original 2009-2010 Holding of Wrist logos were done by Timothy. Former Holding of Wrist Graphic Designer, Timothy is now a full time interactive designer doing web, graphic, print, audio and video. He also works with the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention. In July, he is launching his own Youtube channel! He is always around for anyone who needs someone to talk to, so click those links.
Staff August 14th, 2016Holding of Wrist
Jimmy Elliott
CEO & Founder
Born in 1993, Jimmy Elliott has dedicated much of his life to helping others through self-harm, depression and suicidal thoughts. Since creating Holding of Wrist in 2008, Jimmy has spoken at TedX Charlottesville, done multiple interviews & made over 500 Youtube videos totaling over 1 Million views. He’s also created a Twitter profile of over 100,000 wonderful people. He now goes on to continue his mission in making the lives of others a more positive one and is now writing his first book, “Elevate”.
Staff August 14th, 2016Holding of Wrist
Derin Dacey
Consulting Advisor
Derin was born and raised in Montpelier, VA, a small town outside Richmond, Va. He currently splits his time between school in Williamsburg, VA and home in Glen Allen, VA. He has been involved with Holding of Wrist since May 2012. Derin is the Communications Manager and handles half of the incoming email correspondence on behalf of Holding of Wrist. He is currently finishing studying at the College of William & Mary studying Government, with a possible minor in Sociology. Upon graduation, Derin hopes to enter into the nonprofit field, possibly building on his communications experience. Above all, Derin cares about Holding of Wrist’s followers and is willing to provide support to anyone and everyone who asks it of him.
Staff August 14th, 2016Holding of Wrist
Sam Sweeney
Intern Program Director
Sam is a college student at Framingham State University, currently pursuing a psychology degree. She has interned for Jimmy Elliott for about 3 years now, and has loved every minute of it, but is very excited to move forward and do more with Holding of Wrist!
Sam hopes to one day make a name for herself as a counselor or psychologist and is excited about the opportunities the future brings!
Staff August 14th, 2016Holding of Wrist
Brynne O'Connor
Former Multimedia Director
Brynne has always had an intense interest in being of help to others and is a strong believer in art and music used as a coping skill. Currently, she is in high school and tries to spread positivity wherever she goes. In her spare time, she enjoys painting and photography and hopes to go to college close to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Staff August 14th, 2016Holding of Wrist
Sarah Baker
Former Designer
Sarah was raised in Georgetown, Kentucky. Throughout her life, she’s been passionate about helping others, and wants to pursue this hand in hand with her passion of design and art.
Sarah is currently studying Design, Art, and Technology and Communications at Bellarmine University, with minors in psychology and marketing. She works with groups at her school to provide a safe zone for the LGBT+ community.
Staff August 14th, 2016Holding of Wrist
Samantha McClellan-Johnson
Former Marketing Director
Originally from Milwaukee, WI, Samantha moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma to start the next chapter of her life. Samantha graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a degree in Journalism, Advertising and Media Studies with an emphasis on Advertising and Public Relations.
Her passions extend far beyond her degree. From little on, Samantha has always loved helping and caring for animals as well as people. Her passion for helping people has taken her to Juárez and Acuña, MX to build houses for families in need for the past 10 years with the help of the non-profit organization Casas Por Cristo. She hopes to find new avenues where she can continue to help others.
Staff August 14th, 2016Holding of Wrist
Joel Shaw
Former IT Director
Joel Shaw was the IT Director at Holding of Wrist. Since leaving he has worked as a UI Engineer at Capital One and is now pursuing his business, RVA Design Solutions.
Staff August 14th, 2016Holding of Wrist
Colleen Gilfoy
Former Multimedia Director
While Colleen was with Holding of Wrist she was the Multimedia Director. During her time here, she created hundreds of blogs, posts and projects totaling easily over one million views. Since leaving Holding of Wrist, she has joined an online community, “Chasing Kite Tails”, an online community focused on women chasing their dreams.
Staff August 14th, 2016Holding of Wrist
Timothy Liedel
Former Graphic Designer
Any original 2009-2010 Holding of Wrist logos were done by Timothy. Former Holding of Wrist Graphic Designer, Timothy is now a full time interactive designer doing web, graphic, print, audio and video. He also works with the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention. In July, he is launching his own Youtube channel! He is always around for anyone who needs someone to talk to, so click those links.
Thanks for your interest in joining the Holding of Wrist team for a six-month internship! It’s safe to assume you’re here because you believe in the issues we focus on and our vision: Holding of Wrist aims to help others through self-harm, depression and suicidal thoughts through continuous contact, positive thoughts and love.
Holding of Wrist is looking for creative individuals who are: digitally minded, self-motivated, organized, responsible and who has a positive attitude. We need people who are good at quick decision making and likes to think outside the box who are willing to go the extra step to make a difference.
If you’re looking to make a dent in the world, put in an intern application with Holding of Wrist. We’ve been around since 2008, which means we’re an established and reputable online community; You can make a difference in thousands, possibly millions of lives.
Please read over ALL the following information carefully, after that you will be directed to completing a simple application. This is best viewed on desktop or laptop.
Timeline:
August 14th, 2016 – September 25th, 2016: Accepting applications (or until 100 submitted)
September 26th, 2016 – September 29th, 2016: Choosing & contacting all applicants
September 30th, 2016 – October 7th, 2016: Training new interns
October 8th, 2016 – April 1st, 2017: 2016/2017 Internship
Requirements:
-Must be 16 – 30 years old.
-Must be located inside the United States of America
-Must be willing to protect & represent the brand “Holding of Wrist” at all times
-Must have internet access daily
-Realize that we are all good, but not great. We can all be and do better.
Term Information:
This is a six-month, unpaid internship with Holding of Wrist. There is no promise of a permanent position on the staff, however it is a strong possibility based on how the internship goes. We are located in Richmond, Va but this internship does not require travel to Richmond.
Last-minute Tips:
We pay close attention to your language and use of words. Please be sure to use correct grammar, take your time and provide as much information as possible- we love reading about you!
Getting To The Good Stuff…
We have multiple positive available. Each are very important to the running and growth of Holding of Wrist. Click on one or all to read more, then continue down the page!
As a Holding of Wrist Multimedia Director, you will be responsible for posting daily Twitter, Facebook and Instagram posts (photos included). You will also be responsible for interacting with comments & replies on all of our social-networking sites. We are looking for young people who are motivated, always carry their iphone and love to inspire others through words. The best fit for this position is someone who has excellent written and spoken language; Also has excellent experience with social-networking sites/apps. This person will also keep a calendar of days such as: Day of Silence, Suicide Prevention Week, Self-Injury Awareness Day, Suicide Awareness Day, etc. and will bring attention to them during that time.
We live in a very digital age and Holding of Wrist was founded by Youtuber, Jimmy Elliott. Holding of Wrist is very educated on Youtube, but does not have the time available to be more active. As our Youtube Content Creator, you understand how powerful Youtube is and can name ten Youtubers off the top of your head!
You will be responsible for posting weekly videos on Holding of Wrist’s Youtube channel & then send the link to the Multimedia Director Intern for further promotion. This includes: writing (if you pre-write your videos), filming, editing and uploading all by yourself- so yes, internet access, editing software and HD Camera is required. As a Youtube Content Creator, we assume you know words such as: metadata, thumbnail, tags, description, analytics and how they work on Youtube. As a Youtube Content Creator you will also assistance the Multimedia Director with their weekly video.
We’re looking for a young, fresh and upbeat face to bring our Youtube channel to life. The videos you post will discuss issues that we focus on: Self-harm, depression, suicidal thoughts, abuse, etc.
As our Design Intern, we’re looking for someone who has expert experience designing using a computer, has great communication and strong urge to help others through images. We need someone who can design logos, project and website graphics, and later on new merchandise designs.
We do not provide you with the resources or software to design because we are assuming that you are applying with previous experience and examples of past work. Our photos and website has been viewed millions of times, this is a chance for you to get your work noticed and help others at the same time.
As a Marketing Director at Holding of Wrist, you will be working very closely with the Multimedia Director on the public promotional side of the job. Your first task will be to take our Professional Press Release, refine it to perfection and release it to top news stations, magazines, blogs, etc. Finally, you will be responsible for promoting Holding of Wrist through free advertising, scheduling interviews & building relationships with other organizations.
By applying to this position, you have prior experience in those fields & know what SEO / Alexa Score is! You are also a hard-worker who likes to work independently and is willing to learn new things.
Moving Onward….
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