Heather L. Farr
533 South WalnutVan Wert, Ohio, 45891T 419.605. 2083Heather.L.Farr.1@ohio.eduitsheatherlately.blogspot.comlinkedin.com/in/heatherfarr
EDUCATION
E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University
, Athens, OHBachelor of Science in Journalism Cumulative GPA: 3.77
Major: Public Relations; Certicate: Global Leadership Expected Graduation: June 2012
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Humane Society of Van Wert, Ohio,
Communications Volunteer
Fall 2007-Spring 2008
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Organized and executed “Pet of the Week” program• Planned and hosted shelter’s rst open house•
Designed creative marketing collateral to distribute to local business, collected donations
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Researched and utilized ways to use media to promote shelter
ImPRessions Student-Run PR frm,
Athens Humane Society Account Executive
Fall 2008-Present
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Act as a liaison between the client and the account members
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Oversee account members by planning and leading meetings, assigning tasks and following up withaccount members throughout the week
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Organize quarterly events to raise money for the shelter as well as raise awareness for issuesimportant to the society
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Acted as the Social Media Coordinator for the Backdrop Magazine account during 2008-2009
Public Relations Student Society of America,
Vice President of PR
Fall 2008-Present
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Serve as editor of the chapter newsletter which involves recruiting writers, assigning stories, editing allstories and pictures, organizing stories and designing the newsletter layout
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Lead the chapter’s social media efforts by managing the chapter blog and the chapter Twitter account
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Attended chapter networking trip to Chicago in winter of 2008
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Member Spotlight: 2/23/09
• Attend all chapter meetings and all executive board meetings
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES
Ohio University Tour Guide
Winter 2008-Present
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Act as a liaison between Ohio University and prospective students
Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
Fall 2008-Present
• Organized promotions for the chapter’s main philanthropic event, “Mr. Ohio University”
Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Fraternity,
Member
Spring 2009-Present
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Maintain a 3.5 or higher GPA
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Volunteer through various chapter community service projectsTECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Procient in: Specialized Skills:Adobe Design Products and Microsoft Ofce Social Media Marketing
Ohio University Advancement Department,
Communications Assistant
Fall 2009-Present
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Prepare press releases, promotional material and other communications materials
• Contribute as a writer and editor for the university alumni publication “Ohio Today”•
Provide correspondence for the vice president of university advancement
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Act as the assistant to the director of special projects
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