heatherpermanent: 1025 lexington-ontario rd. mansfield, ohio 44903 heatherbartman@gmail.comtemporary: 10 milliron st. athens, ohio 45701 419.631.2094

internships

campus involvement

education

additional skills

September 2011 - present Ohio University Office of Career Services • Athens, Ohio Special Events Coordinator • 10 hours per week Planned and implemented Fall Career Fair hosting over 100 employers, compiled event materials for employers and students, helped create evaluations, reserved venue, organized catering for two days and over 200 employers and staff members, created floor plans for the eventJune 2010 - August 2010 Pepperidge Farm • Willard, Ohio Operations Intern • 40 hours per week Presented and researched a savings project valued at $60,000, entered data daily for entire factory, assisted in the creation of a new data-entry software, attended daily meetings to report on productivity, took video and photos of issues in plant

Graduation: May 2013 Ohio University, E.W. Scripps School of Journalism • Athens, Ohio Public Relations Major, Business Minor Cumulative GPA: 3.93 Curriculum Highlights: Accounting, Media Relations, Management, Marketing, News Writing, News Editing, Graphics in Communication, Information Gathering, News Writing, Introduction to Public Relations, Public Speaking, Precision Language, JFreshmen Newsroom and Visual Communications

Computer: InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, iMovie, Final Cut ExpressSocial Media: Google Plus, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, FourSquare, WordPress

January 2010 - present ImPRessions Student-Run PR Firm • Athens, OhioJune 2011 - present Vice President of Administration Helped manage 18 clients and over 200 members, regularly performed client relations to reach new clients, helped create a social media plan for the firm, helped create a human resources plan for the firm, wrote a press release for PRSSA National about our reaching 200 clients, planned all-firm meetings and professional development sessions for executivesSeptember 2010 - June 2011 Account Executive, AVW Productions Worked towards increased number of viewers to 18 television shows, planned comedy and music variety show that 150+ students attended, created a Facebook page and reached 900 likes within one week, researched viewers’ interests and AVW Productions’ current reputation, held social media contests to increase interactivityMay 2010 - June 2011 Account Associate, E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Wrote a social media campaign for the school to increase connectivity of prospective, current and graduated students and faculty; managed a blog for incoming freshmen; managed Facebook and Twitter accounts; planned a senior send-off for 2011 class; held conferences for faculty and students to promote social media initiativeJanuary 2010 - June 2010 Account Associate, College Book Store Account Promoted two philanthropic events, wrote press releases, conducted research to evaluate events, wrote PR plans for each eventJanuary 2010 - present Public Relations Student Society of America • Athens, OhioSeptember 2011 - present Executive Board Member Served as non-voting executive board member represented ImPRessions, helped plan member relations events, mentor in the mentor/mentee program, managed Twitter and Facebook accountsSeptember 2010 - present Dues-Paying Member Attended 2010 national conference, 2010 and 2011 regional conferences and Columbus agency tours; wrote and edited for quarterly newsletter, PR Success; mentor and mentee in mentor/mentee programJune 2010 - present Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity • Athens, OhioSeptember 2011 - present Special Events Chair Helped promote fundraiser for philanthropy, created media kit for the fraternity, managed committee of six brothersJune 2010 - June 2011 Inter-Chapter Relations Committee Member Helped plan and implement regional conference for nine chapters and over 150 brothers, organized and managed events with other chapters

references available upon request

Alexis B. Sweet 867 W. Main St., Westerville, Ohio 43081 • (614) 507-9517 • alexis.b.sweet.1@ohio.edu

EDUCATION SCRIPPS COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION, OHIO UNIVERSITY, Athens, Ohio September 2008 – Present Bachelor of Science in Journalism, E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, expected completion June 2012

• Specialization: Public Relations, Certificate: Political Communication • GPA 3.7

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, OHIO UNIVERSITY, Athens, Ohio September 2008 – Present Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, Department of Modern Languages, expected completion June 2012

• Programma Mayab: Study abroad winter quarter 2009 in Mérida, Mexico • GPA 3.9

RELATED EXPERIENCE SUSAN G. KOMEN, COLUMBUS AFFILIATE, Columbus, Ohio January 2011 – Present Social Media Intern

• Update blog, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube • Research SEO

IMPRESSIONS (student-run PR firm), Athens, Ohio September 2008 – Present Account Executive, College Book Store September 2010 – Present

• Oversaw planning, promotion and implementation for “Homecoming for the Homeless” and “Sibs Weekend for Big Brothers Big Sisters”

• Implemented market research on textbook rentals Account Associate, Bob Evans September 2009 – June 2010

• Helped plan/ promote “Thanksgiving Feasts” Account Associate, Athens Transit September 2008 – June 2009

• Co-wrote PR plan • Managed social Media (Facebook/ Twitter) • Helped plan “Dump the Pump” days

HAMILTON LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, Columbus, Ohio November 2010 – December 2010 Communications Intern

• Wrote stories for website to highlight events around the district • Took photos to archive special events throughout the district • Designed promotional materials to send home with parents • Oversaw the Community Partners’ Holiday Help Gift Drive • Helped in planning and implementation of Columbus Radio Group School Spirit Award Lunch/ $5,000

Check Presentation LESIC & CAMPER COMMUNICATIONS, Columbus, Ohio June 2010 – August 2010 Public Relations Intern

• Led media efforts to promote 11 Voices for Children regional briefings • Served as editor for Ohio Advocates for Healthcare Access RoundUp • Researched, created, and maintained key stakeholder lists • Created and maintained social media for various clients • Helped plan and implement launch for Human Services Chamber • Helped plan/ pitch Wal-Mart news appearances

EMPLOYMENT OHIO UNIVERSITY LEARNING COMMUNITIES, Athens, Ohio September 2009 – Present Peer Mentor OHIO UNIVERSITY GOLF & TENNIS CENTER, Athens, Ohio September 2008 – Present Recreational Assistant CITY OF WESTERVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION May 2005 - Present Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor COMMUNITY SERVICE Ohio University Swim Meets • Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce – Golf Outing, Music & Arts Festival • Special Olympics AFFILIATIONS AND HONORS Public Relations Student Society Of America – PRSuccess Writer/ Editor • ImPRessions • Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society • Sigma Alpha Lambda Honor Society – Vice President of PR • Ohio University Women’s Water Polo – Social Chair • Mortar Board Society • Amanda J. Cunningham Leadership Center - Peer Mentor • Gateway Scholarship • McCrory Scholarship • Dean’s Scholarship • Dean’s List

Heather L. Farr 1305 E. Ervin Rd.Van Wert, Ohio 45891T 419.605.2083

HeatherLFarr@gmail.com@HeatherFarr12linkedin.com/in/heatherfarr

EDUCATION

E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio Expected Graduation: June 2012Bachelor of Science in Journalism Major: Public Relations; Certificate: Global LeadershipCumulative GPA: 3.88 Study abroad experience: Vietnam and Zambia PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Office of Education Abroad, Ohio University Public Relations Assistant September 2010-June 2011• Planned, promoted and executed “A Taste of Study Abroad,” securing attendance from over 25 directors• Organized international photography contest/reception; employed online judging and received 300+ entries • Promoted the 2010 Study Abroad Fair, yielding a 40 percent increase in attendance from 2009• Created releases/copy and implemented new social media tactics, increasing Facebook fans by 60 percentRelix Magazine, New York City Editorial Intern June-August 2010• Contributed show reviews, album reviews, artist profiles, feature stories, editing assistance and fact-

checking backup to Relix, a 102,000 circulation music magazine, Relix.com and Jambands.com • Exceeded sales goals at Connecticut, Maine and Illinois music and art festivals• Worked to develop better social media marketing practices for Bob Weir of the Grateful DeadAdvancement Department, Ohio University Communications Assistant September 2009-June 2010• Created promotional tools and materials, such as brochures, videos, speech copy and a holiday card• Contributed as a writer and editor for the University alumni publication Ohio Today and for Compass, the

University’s online news source, which reaches approximately 41,000 students, staff and parents ImPRessions student-run PR firm, Account Supervisor/Executive/Associate September 2008-Present

• Supervised three accounts by overseeing meetings, communicating between executives and mentoring• Managed Athens County Humane Society team of 14 associates to execute two “Puppy Mill Awareness”

weeks, one “Spay Day” and other outreach and fundraising events in 2009-2010• Led online outreach efforts as social media coordinator for the Backdrop Magazine account in 2008-2009

FTI Consulting, Chicago Corporate Communications Intern June-August 2011• Messaged, pitched and secured media opportunities around iPad security for client Plant & Moran,

including interviews with prestigious tech trades CIO and Security• Compiled media lists, aided/monitored outreach efforts and conducted research for clients in nonprofit,

industrial, energy, financial, technology and other industries; secured Red Eye and Time Out placements

ACADEMIC AND OTHER EXPERIENCEScripps Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), President September 2008-Present• Manage ten executive positions, lead all meetings and outreach efforts, implemented a new social media

plan, assist with all events and currently planning a Chicago networking trip and social media summit• Secured professional speakers and panels for 27 meetings as executive vice president in 2010-2011• Produced a 10-page quarterly newsletter and lead chapter outreach as VP of public relations in 2009-2010

Scripps Notes, Editor September 2011-Present• Plan, write and edit web content for the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism’s information delivery system• Manage internship, job, scholarship and other opportunities using concise, compelling writing and HTMLE.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ambassador September 2010-Present• Selected to represent the student body at school functions and escort, host visitors and potential students

Ohio University Global Leadership Center, Student Consultant September 2010-June 2011• Completed an international consulting project in Nha Trang, Vietnam for Vietnamese aquaculture company • Researched microfinance practices in Ghana and analyzed their applicability to the Liberian context• Analyzed potential market in South America for pharmaceutical/diagnostic company, Diagnostic Hybrids• Contributed to the Harvard Pluralism project by researching the Hare Krishna movement; published online• Aided the German Embassy in Transatlantic Climate Bridge project; received 2nd place at research expo

Various publications, Freelance writer September 2008-Present• Contribute articles to Compass, Ohio University’s online news source, Brick Beats, a student-run music

magazine, Relix.com and PR Success, PRSSA’s internal newsletter.

NLB

Nicole L. Bersani INTERNSHIPS & PART-TIME JOBS Comcast SportsNet, regional sports network, Chicago, Ill., Promotions & Marketing Intern June 2011 – September 2011 Processed requests for video clips and melts of on-air sponsorships, events, promotions and highlights Assisted with grass-roots marketing for promotional events throughout Chicagoland by interviewing fans and directing film clips Created databases for in-game contests and on-air promotions

Razorfish, global digital agency, Chicago, Ill., Social Media Coordinator November 2010 – May 2011 Managed thousands of email and photo entries for Holland American Line’s “Win the Key to Half Moon Cay” Facebook contest Monitored Facebook fan page for an online and brick-and-mortar subscription-based program with more than 690,000 followers Secured content from online publications for a Facebook application demo with a high-profile smartphone manufacturer

FD (Financial Dynamics), global consulting firm, Chicago, Ill., Corporate Communications Intern June 2010 – August 2010 Restructured more than 100 case studies to FD’s proposed framework of corporate communications expertise and services Created and reorganized numerous media lists using Cision, Factiva and top-tier publications Monitored media and conducted research for industrial, energy, financial, heath care, nonprofit and entertainment clients

Wrigleyville Magazine, online publication, Chicago, Ill., Editor and PR Director November 2010 – September 2011 Created feature stories and a media kit template, including a press release, feature and Op-Ed pieces Interviewed Ryan Dempster, Cubs starting pitcher, concerning his Dempster Family Foundation and foundation event Wrote features for restaurants/bars surrounding the Wrigleyville neighborhood and of special interests to the Cubs community

Modern Trade Communications, online publication, Skokie, Ill., Online Content Manager January 2010 – August 2011 Reorganized more than 3,000 articles with SEO metadata keywords in Umbraco, an open source content management system Uploaded two publications to website on a monthly basis, which each consisted of more than 70 articles and pictures

Patton College of Education and Human Services, Ohio University, Public Affairs Assistant September 2010 – June 2011 Created and implemented a social media plan for College’s Facebook and Twitter presence Researched and wrote stories for annual alumni magazine, electronic newsletters and website using Adobe Contribute

BENNU Legal Services, non-profit immigration firm, Lake Bluff, Ill., Social Network Coordinator August 2009 – August 2010 Built and maintained digital and social media assets for firm’s website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter

o Secured an increase from 630 to 1,200 Facebook fans and 100 to 240 Twitter followers ACTIVITIES  ImPRessions, PRSSA Nationally Affiliated student-run firm, CEO September 2008 – Present Spearheaded the PRSSA Student-run Firm National Affiliation application and received accreditation in February 2011 Secured a 20 percent increase in firm membership, with more than 200 members, for 2011-2012 school year Created social media plan and brand standards manual for 2011-2012 school year

Public Relations Student Society of America, Hugh M. Culbertson Chapter, Executive Board September 2008 – Present Mentored fellow PRSSA and ImPRessions members through the PRSSA chapter’s mentor/mentee program Attended the annual PRSSA National Conference in San Diego, California in 2009 and in Washington, D.C. in 2010

Global Leadership Center, Ohio University certificate program, Student Researcher September 2009 – June 2011 Accomplished an international collaborative consulting project with Nha Trang University, Vietnam

o Presented sales and marketing recommendations to a five-star hotel client Contributed research for Harvard University’s Pluralism Project concerning the New Vrindaban (Hare Krishna) community

EDUCATION  E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Public Relations Specializations: Sports Administration/Marketing and Spanish Bachelor of Science in Journalism, expected June 2012 2011 Robert L. and Teri W. Gerbig Undergraduate Scholarship Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 2010 J. Hortin Memorial Scholarship; Deans List 2008-2011

(224) 381-2554 18449 Meander Drive Grayslake, Ill. 60030 

nicolebersani@gmail.com @NicoleBersani linkedin.com/in/NicoleBersani

 

 

John G. Marvar21520 Kenwood Avenue • Rocky River, OH 44116 • (440) 823-9288

jm275707@ohio.edu, jmarv72@gmail.com

EDUCATIONOhio University, Athens, Ohio Class of 2012 • E.W. Scripps School of Journalism • Major: Public Relations, GPA 3.83 •Specializations in Business and Political Science • Dean’s List Honors, Freshman, Sophomore and Junior year

Saint Ignatius High School, Cleveland, Ohio Graduate 2008

ACTIVITIESOhio University 2008-2011 • Member, Alpha Lambda Delta National Freshman Honors Society (by invitation only) • Member, Sigma Alpha Lambda National Honors and Leadership Society (by invitation only) • Account Associate, ImPRessions account of student run public relations firm ImPRessions • Account Associate, Big Brothers Big Sisters account of student run public relations firm ImPRessions • Editor and writer for university public relations newsletter ImPRessions • Dues paying member, Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) • Served as a publicist for student film, The Schartz Metterklume Method • Account Executive, OU Performing Arts Series account of student run public relations firm ImPRessions •VP of Finance, Hugh M. Culbertson chapter of PRSSA

WORK EXPERIENCE

OBJECTIVE: To obtain an internship that utilizes my skills and provides an opportunity to work and grow in a challenging environment in the fields of Media and Public Relations

Ohio University Marketing and Communications 2011– •Student freelance writer

Athens Area Chamber of Commerce 2011– •Public affairs internship • Help organization for fundraisers

Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital Winter 2010 • Marketing internship • Wrote press releases • Monitored print news media • Designed Web page for innovative sinus surgery technique • Edited virtual tour narration for Fairview’s birthing center

SVA Communications/ Peter J. Corrigan Campaign Summer 2010 •Media and public relations internship • Maintained and monitored social media • Wrote press and news releases • Worked with budgets to schedule radio and television interviews and commercials

John G. Marvar21520 Kenwood Avenue • Rocky River, OH 44116 • (440) 823-9288

jm275707@ohio.edu, jmarv72@gmail.com

Wendy Jakmas Athens Area Chamber of Commerce449 East State StreetAthens, Ohio 45701(740).594.2251

REFERENCES

OTHER SKILLS • Working knowledge of InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Microsoft Office • Experience using Adobe Dreamweaver and Final Cut

Mrs. Denise SmithThe MetroHealth System2500 MetroHealth DriveCleveland, OH 44109(216) 778-4171

Ms. Bess VrettosSVA Communications1615 Clark AvenueCleveland, OH 44109(216) 696-0427

Nina Bressau Permanent address: 4966 Chestnut Hill Dr, Mason, OH  

Current address: 34 N McKinley Avenue, Apt 311, Athens, OH Phone: 513 348 2961    E‐Mail: ninabressau@yahoo.com 

Education Scripps School of Journalism Ohio University, Athens OH   Major: Public Relations, GPA: 3.8 Expected Graduation: June 2012 

Global Leadership Center 2‐year certificate program Representative (2009) 

Experience    

Client Service Intern, Landor Associates (2011) o Researched and presented beauty and fashion trends to senior management  o Offered to continue internship in winter 2011 

Customer Service Coordinator, WellWorks Fitness and Wellness Center (2010‐11) o Assist director with administrative tasks related to customer satisfaction o Promote WellWorks at health fairs and events 

Marketing Internship at Cedar Village Retirement Community, Mason, OH (2010) o Assisted Director of Marketing and Volunteers in all tasks and projects o Planned and executed events, including Mitzvah Day Celebration 

International Collaborative Consulting Project, Nha Trang University, Vietnam (2009) o Conducted primary and secondary research about the industry and the resort o Developed and presented a marketing plan for Ana Mandara Resort and Spa 

Journalism internship in Mysore, India (2009) o Reported on rural issues in Karnataka for the Mysore Mail and Deccan Herald newspapers o Posted blog entries about experience, http://myselfandmysore.blogspot.com/

Activities 

Ohio University Advertising Association, Programmer (dues­paying member) (present) o Schedule speakers for club meetings o Plan itineraries for visiting professionals o Help assist and organize speaker’s agenda 

National Student Advertising Campaign, Marketing Director and PR Director (dues­paying member)  o Direct public relations team (present) o Directed marketing team for J.C.Penney campaign (2010‐11) o Conducted extensive research and developed creative brief for JCPenney 

ImPRessions, student­run PR firm, Account Executive and Supervisor (2009‐present) o Supervise accounts for local clients: Bird Arena and Student Senate (present) o Lead team as account executive of Ohio Libraries (2010‐11) o Planned annual mini‐golf event and established a PR plan/ a sales portfolio for Ohio Libraries 

Public Relations Student Society of America, VP of Member Relations (dues­paying member) (present) o Manage mentor program of 67 members (present) o Selects and presents weekly member spotlight o Serve as overall mentor and spokesperson for underclassmen 

Career Cats Advertising and Marketing Group (2010‐2011) o Assist with marketing and promotion of career services events and services o Plan and implement resume workshop and career fairs

The InterActivist magazine (2008‐2010) o Reported on international social movements o Wrote feature stories on personal international experiences

Tutor of French and German, Academic Advancement Center, Ohio University (present)  Personal Trainer, WellWorks (present)  Ohio University Boxing Club Treasurer (2009‐10)  Society of Professional Journalists (dues­paying member) (2008‐09)