COMING TO MISSOULA SUMMER 2016

RIO CHANTEL HARRIS

rioharris@icloud.com | 208.596.2045 | riochantel.com

SKILLS & AREAS

OF EXPERTISE
Public Relations
Event Planning
Grant Writing
Copy Editing
Graphic Design

EXPERIENCE
Director of Community Engagement
Idaho Drug Free Youth | May 2015 - Present

Managed a budget of $37K and a contracted team in the creation of the advertising
and social action campaign, 21Matters. Increased funding by 60%
for the Idaho Youth Summit, an annual iDFY summer camp with the
development of sponsorship materials. Actively engaged an average
of 20 teen leaders a month with online social action campaigns.
Co-authored and edited grants for youth drug prevention programs. Planned
workshops and activities for three high school leadership training camps for groups
of 9-200 students and adult volunteers.

Campus Engagement Specialist

Photography
Photoshop
Lightroom

University of Idaho Vandal Green Dot | August 2014 May 2015

Developed branding and promotional materials for an enthusiastic consent campaign

reaching approximately 9,000 students. Designed posters and online promotion
materials for Katy Benoit Safety Week. Coordinated a photo shoot and awareness
event for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Media Coordinator

Indesign
Illustrator
Microsoft Office

Latah County Youth Advocacy Council | June 2011 May 2015

Collaborated with a team of three to develop and execute a talent show and awards
night engaging youth and families from six cities in Latah County. Planned, designed
and implemented online, print and radio advertising campaigns. Worked closely with
director and board to create and keep records of reports, meetings and fundraising
materials.

Contributing Artist

The Cove Project

www.thecoveproject.com

EDUCATION
B.S., Public Relations

University of Idaho School of

Journalism and Mass Media
Graduated May 2015

REFERENCES
Greg Sommers | 208.755.8781
Virginia Solan | 208.596.6525
Debi Dockins | 509.330.0576
Kelsey Wood | 208.582.0432

Brand Ambassador
Vivid Roots
www.vividroots.com

HOBBIES &
INTERESTS
Photography
Music (indie, soul)
Podcasts (Radiolab &
Freakonomics, anyone?)
Absurdist Humor
Brown shoes
Succulents
Snacks
Equality