Modest Jones is an African-American Writer, Model/Actress, entrepreneur, and mentor. Most known for a Verizon commercial that launched in 2019, Modest has been in the entertainment industry since she graduated from Framingham State University in 2005. The Massachusetts native received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Arts with a few points shy of a Psychology minor. Modest graduated from East Longmeadow High School in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts where she participated in various talent shows and writing contests, leading her to be crowned the Homegrown Festival winner two years in a row for her original poetry. Modest Jones has attended numerous awards shows. She is a regular on BET and was recently seen as casted audience onstage at the 2019 BET Awards, a member of the Mosh Pit at the 34th Annual Stellar Awards, and also at the 2018 Soul Train Awards. Miss Jones’s first time on BET was in 2006 when she was cast on Rap City, alongside Nas. She is currently a host of Culture and Cannabis, Las Vegas with Stoner Rob. Modest can be seen at First Friday in Downtown Las Vegas, each month on Hemp Way, working the HempWay booth. Modest Jones has created a solid position in Las Vegas’ cannabis industry as a writer for Vegas Cannabis, a Brand Ambassador for Old Pal and countless other brand partnerships in this new and booming industry. Modest Jones is featured on various works of art, album & mixtape covers and “drops”, along with books, DVDs and online interviews and features. Modest Jones is an individual, a brand and a lifestyle. Modest Jones, LLC dba Modest Jones Organic, established in 2017, is a company focused in entertainment, food, clothing and cultivation. Modest has been a promo model/brand ambassador since 2006.

KEY SKILLS / HIGHLIGHTS
• Published Author/Poet/Journalist/Blogger
• Modeling, acting and voiceover
• Communications, visual arts, public relations and advertising
• Trained in liquor samplings, tastings, promotions and selling
• Music Manager/Artist Representative
• Event planner/Booking agent
• Hostess/Mistress of Ceremonies
• Model Manager/Representative/Mentor/Instructor

EDUCATION / TRAINING
• Coached by Rebecca O’Konski: OK Talent 21 Casting & Productions (2019)
• Acting and Performance Academy (2018)
• Coached by Ryan O’Harris: Acting Free (2018)
• Las Vegas Actor’s Workshop: Ace Micheals (2017-2018)
• Mentored by model/actor/musician/America’s Next Top Model Contestant Don Benjamin
• Runway Training: Laura James/Preview Models
• Bachelor of Arts: Communication Arts (Framingham State University- Framingham, MA – 2005)
• *CURRENT HEALTH CARD, TAM CARD & SHERIFF’S CARD FOR FOOD/BEVERAGE SERVING

WORK HISTORY
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Venue
Job Title
Year
Life is Beautiful
VIP Bartender
2018
Grinders Pizza Lounge
Hostess/Server/Bartender/
Special Event Coordinator
2013-2015
B&B Burger & Beer (Mario Batali & Joe Bastianich) – Venetian/Palazzo
Bartender
2013-2014
Sin City Brewing – Venetian &
Planet Hollywood
Bartender
2011-2013
Las Vegas Sands Corp. –
Venetian/Palazzo Casino
Cocktail Server
2011-2012
Las Vegas Sands Corp –
Venetian/Palazzo/Venezia
Pool Cocktail Server/Bottle Server
2011
Uno Chicago Grill
Hostess/Server
1999-2005

FILMS
Production
Character
Director
Company
The Benevolent
Madam
D.M. Ross
A. Baturay Tavkul
(Un)feeling
Background
James Heim
UNLV Film School
Mr. Deshee
Background
Neel Patel
Patel Films
Addict (2018)
Modest
Marsha D. Ashraf, Joshua Housley
Asiram Productions
Switching Places
Server
Shantel Monique
Screenwright Entertainment
The Arrested Development
Background
Jeff Smith
Fox Searchlight Pictures
Kiss & Tail: The Hollywood Jump-off
Self
Thomas Gibson
Rugged Entertainment
Khameleon
Background
Lindsey Cruz
House of Cruz
LadyKillers
Background
undisclosed
undisclosed

TELEVISION
Production
Character
Director
Company
Gossip Girl: “It’s a Wonderful Lie”
Background
Patrick R. Norris
Warner Bros. TV
Law & Order: SVU: “Zebras”
Background
Jason Alexander
Universal Media Studios
The Early Show
Background
Undisclosed
CBS News Productions
Tattoo Nightmares
Self
Jennifer Fox
Spike TV
VH1: Hip Hop Honors
Audience
Undisclosed
VH1
Soul Train Awards
Casted Audience
Undisclosed
BET
Stellar Awards
Mosh pit
Undisclosed
BET
BET Awards
Casted Onstage Audience
Undisclosed
BET
America’s Most Musical Family
Casted Audience
Undisclosed
Nickelodeon

Teen Choice Awards
Casted Audience
Undisclosed
FOX
COMMERCIALS
Production
Character                       
Company                   
Verizon “Different”
National Commercial                     
Principal
Hungry Man Productions
Pawn Stars Government Mint Coin National Commercial           
Background                               
Rick Harrison Productions

Meaningful Beauty - Cindy Crawford Brunch Infomercial
Actor
Meaningful Beauty by Cindy Crawford &
Lori Loughlin

MUSIC VIDEOS         
Production                                             
Character         
Director                       
Artist 
Shine on Em                                 
Actor           
Hype Williams               
Nas
Can We                                           
Principal     
Adam Delia                   
Kyle Wooden 
Tawktumi                                       
Principal     
Kahlil Nommo             
Kalizion 
No Parking Lot
Actor/Dancer
Kevin Hunter
Saen ft. Julius Luciano
2019
Background
Millie X
Nikko London
Splash
Actor/Dancer
Kable
Tash - Tha Alkaholiks

STAGE
Production
Year
Mastering Mindsets Poetry 4 Papyrus - Spoken Word Poet/Community Activist/Youth Mentor
2018
Runway Training by America’s Next Top Model Winner Laura James - Las Vegas, NV
2018
80’s Babies “Free-style/Hip Hop Dancer” (INTRO set)- Nokia Theatre, New York City
2009
2009 Urban Music Awards “Mistress of Ceremonies”- Hammerstein Ballroom/B.B. Kings, New York City
2009
         
FASHION SHOWS
Production
Year
Magic Convention: Catherine Trifiletti Designs
2019
Las Vegas Fashion Week – KYSS, CoOp Jeans
2019
BETX: BET Experience Fashion Show – Los Angeles
2019
Fashion Mania – Parris Harris – CIE Magazine LA
2019
3rd Annual Africa Informer Women’s Conference & Trade Expo - Fashion Show Model - ZDDL
2019
Omni: ShookBoys, Catherine Trifiletti, SabraKadabra
2019
Enlightened Edutainment : Queen Nakk Fashion Show
2019
NappyWood: Waves & Curls Beach Party
2019
ZDDL Elements Fashion Show “Runway Model”
2018
Caribbean Carnival “CARIBFEST” Band Launch Fashion Show Afro’tique Model
2018

BRAND PARTNERS
Brand
Title
Location
Year
Anheuser Busch
Brand Ambassador
Metro NY/NJ & NV
2007 - Present
Old Pal
Area Marketing BA
NV
Present
Culture & Cannabis
Host/Influencer/BA/Blogger
Las Vegas, NV
Present
Vegas Cannabis
Culture & Cannabis
Las Vegas, NV
Present
EVENTS
Brand
Event
Location
Year
Bon & Viv
On & Off-Premise Venues
Las Vegas, NV
Present
Estrella
Las Vegas Lights Soccer
Las Vegas, NV
Present
Golden Road Brewing
On & Off-Premise Venus
Las Vegas, NV
Present
Nintendo
San Diego Comic Con
San Diego, CA
2019
Bank of America x PBS
Ken Burns: Country Music
Bakersfield, CA & LA
2019
Game Spot
E3
Los Angeles, CA
2019
Magento / Adobe
Imagine
Las Vegas, NV
2019
Financial Force
Community Live
Las Vegas, NV
2019
Atlassian
Atlassian Summit & BASH
Las Vegas, NV
2019
Nickelodeon
BETX: BET Experience
Los Angeles, CA
2019
People Ready
EDC
Las Vegas, NV
2019
UDL
GLI Convention
Las Vegas, NV
2019
Google
CES
Las Vegas, NV
2013 & 2019
CBDLuxe
Champs Trade Show
Las Vegas, NV
2019
Cloud Wars
Cloud Wars
Las Vegas, NV
2019
Bliss Water
Stay High LAX
Los Angeles, CA
2019
Amazon
AWS
Las Vegas, NV
2018
Guinness Book of World Records
Guinness Book of World Records - Sands Expo
Las Vegas, NV
2018
McDonalds
Hacer - Hispanic Leadership
Las Vegas, NV
2018
Sylvania, NHRA
LV Motor Speedway
Las Vegas, NV
2018
Afrotique
The Wakanda Project
Las Vegas, NV
2018
McCarran Int’l Airport
Flash Mob
Las Vegas, NV
2017
General Electric (GE)
GE Sonogram Tradeshow
Las Vegas, NV
2014
Born This Way
Lady Gaga: Born Brave Tour
Las Vegas, NV
2013
98.5 KLUC
Gildan Bachelor Auction
Las Vegas, NV
2013
HYPNOTIQ
Glam Louder Program
Las Vegas, NV
2013
Adidas
Adidas Promotions
Las Vegas, NV
2013
Royal Pains
USA Network Game
The Hamptons, New York
2010

HAIR SHOW
NappyWood: TC Designs
Spectrum Beauty Expo
Los Angeles, CA
2019

PRINT
Publication
Year
Vegas Cannabis Magazine
Present
Tahoe Cannabis Magazine
Present
XXL Magazine (Eye Candy Highlight)                                                             
2011
Hustlenomics Magazine (Candace “Black” Cabrera cover)                               
2010
Jet Magazine Beauty of the Week Calendar                                                     
2009 - 2010
True Magazine (Cam’ron cover)                                                                                                 
2009
Source Magazine                                                                                             
2006 & 2009
Jones Beach Calendar                                                                                       
2008
Vblazin Magazine                                                                                             
2006
Inda Streetz Magazine                                                                                     
2006

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