2081 Windham Rd Canton, Ohio 44721 marandasaling@gmail.com www.yeabutwhy.wordpress.

com EDUCATION

Maranda H. Saling
@marandasaling

330.309.7055 http://www.linkedin.com/in/marandasaling www.scribd.com/maranda_saling

E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio Bachelor of Science in Journalism o Focus: Public Relations College of Arts & Sciences, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio o Certificate: International Studies: Latin American Studies o Certificate: Global Leadership Center, Focus: Spanish PUBLIC RELATIONS & COMMUNICATION EXPERIENCE

June 11, 2011

June 11, 2011

Social Media Director, Debonn Vineyards, Madison, Ohio July 2011- December 2011 Social media planning via Facebook, Yelp, Foursquare & LinkedIn Created social media guide Increased FB likes by over 500 Developed new tasting guide. Contributed to new website content. Public Relations Director, Anthony Petitti Landscaping & Garden Center, Louisville, Ohio August 2006- July 2011 Managed customer, employee & media relations Created Twitter & Facebook- 262 followers & 510 likes Account Executive, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Athens, Ohio March 2011- June 2011 Developed & maintained Twitter, 50 followers in 7 weeks Developed press release, later PSA Community Development Intern, Habitat For Humanity ReStore, Canton, Ohio November 2010- December 2010 Created signs to ensure proper messaging from management to clients Vice President, Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) September 2009- June 2010 Scheduled all speakers & programs for every meeting; managed members contacts with professionals Sat on E-Board 3 out of 4 years Account Executive, The Gathering Place, ImPRessions, Athens, Ohio August 2008- March 2009 Planned Walk the Walk with 300 participants Created PR plan Public Relations Intern, Bruner-Cox LLP, Canton, Ohio June 2008- August 2008 Developed system for client database, created business proposals, articles for newsletter, while updating website Worked directly with partners concerning various topics Managed media relations community outreach Publicity Chair, Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) September 2008-June 2009 Promoted SPJ & communicate with members through blog, Facebook, Twitter, fliers & events Social Media Director, Donate Life Ohio ImPRessions, Athens, Ohio August 2007- June 2008 Increased organ donors in 3 Ohio counties by 3,249 people Developed media relations report Maintained website & Facebook- 300 fans Planned & pitched events to five local media; all recognized ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Student Volunteer, Foreign Language in Elementary School, Alexandria, Ohio October 2008- June 2011 Create lesson plans for second grade students to improve knowledge of Spanish language & culture Vice President of Programming, Delta Zeta Sorority January 2009- December 2010 Coordinated calendar of events for all chapter & campus meetings/events/activities Oversaw 41 positions Enhanced each members college experience through education & skill development programs Student Consultant, Ohio University Global Leadership Center, Athens, Ohio September 2008-June 2010 Developed media relations report Project-based learning with real-world clients & issues to help students become internationally minded, professional & experienced leaders on an international level

SKILLS

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Partnered with Bangkok University consulting for international business Partnered with University of Liberia to enhance microfinance programs Partnered with University of Leipzig on trans-Atlantic policy focused on the financial sector Partnered with the Embassy of the Republic of Poland analyzing renewable energy initiatives in biogas technology Partnered with the Embassy of Iraq researching the harmful effects of depleted uranium Partnered with the Harvard Pluralism Project to conduct a study of the New Vrindaban Hare Krishna community

Planning & pitching of conventions, corporate meetings, etc Development: media relations reports, press releases, articles, blogs, proposals Leadership skills: efficient decision-making, multi-tasking, adaptability, self-motivated, assertive Maintenance of multiple websites Broad experience with communication: interpersonal, international & cross-cultural