Kait Barnes

Writer, Public Relations Practitioner.

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Education Ohio University Athens, OH

• September 2006 – Present, Graduating November 2010
• Bachelor of Science of Journalism in Public Relations
• Specialization in English and a specialization in Music History

Work Experience Athens County Children Services April 2010 – Present, Athens, OH
Public Relations Practitioner
• Account member for the “Choose Your Partner Carefully” campaign, which is a statewide
initiative
• Create and implement a public relations plan for the campaign that utilizes social media,
media relations and event planning.

The Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Ohio February 2010 – Present, Columbus, OH

Public Relations Intern
• Research a target audience of women 50 and over and based on that research, create
an educational program and a public relations plan that raises their awareness of early
detection of ovarian cancer.
• Publicize the organization and its events, such as the Strides for Hope 5k .
• Maintain relationships with local businesses and healthcare providers to assure their
relationship with the organization.

United Campus Ministry (UCM) September 2009 – March 2010, Athens, OH

Public Relations Intern
• Wrote and sent out press releases.
• Designed fliers in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and InDesign.
• Aided in planning and promotion of events and programming.

The InterActivist November 2008 – March 2010, Athens, OH

Public Relations Director
• Coordinated the hiring of new staff.
• Planned and publicized events, such as the quarterly magazine release party.
• Utilized social media to promote magazine.
Ohio University, WOUB Center for Public Media September 2008 – May 2009, Athens, OH
Radio Spot Producer
• Recorded two shows for WOUB, an NPR-affiliated radio station.
• Utilized Netia and Pro-Tools for recording purposes.

Speakeasy Magazine September 2006 – December 2007, Athens, OH

Entertainment Staff Writer
• Wrote entertainment based stories.
• Learned Associated Press style and how to use a content management system.

Activities Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) September 2008 – Present, Athens, OH
• Networking with public relations students and professionals.
• Involvement in philanthropic projects.

Barack Obama Campaign November 2007 – November 2008, Athens, OH

• Canvassed and did public relations for the campaign
• Registered voters and worked polling locations.