OHARA Resume
OHARA Resume
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING INTERN
American Cancer Society, East Syracuse, NY January 2012 - Present Draft and update multiple news releases for ACS events in the Central New York region; Compose feature articles for newspaper inserts; Create media lists using CisionPoint; Produce media alerts; Assisting in the organization of three Relay-for-Lifes in CNY
EDUCATION
S.I. NEWHOUSE SCHOOL of PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Syracuse University
Masters of Science in Public Relations, 2012
ENGAGEMENT FELLOW
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Hill Communications, Syracuse University January 2012 - Present Assigned client American Red Cross of Syracuse; Copy edit all written materials; Craft media alerts and pitch letters; Plan and execute unveiling event for new emergency service vehicle; Build relationships with stakeholders and media
SKILLS
TRADITIONAL:
Associated Press Style Writing Strategy and Campaign Development Team Collaboration Client Relations Media Relations Event Planning Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel Adobe Creative Suite
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Blogging Social Media Monitoring Social Media tactics: Facebook,Twitter, Foursquare, YouTube, LinkedIn
COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR
Off-Campus and Commuter Services, Syracuse University August 2010 May 2011 Liaison between the university and the off-campus students; Planned events for the neighborhood to facilitate open communication
STUDENT MANAGER
Ernie Davis Dining Center, Syracuse University Food Services August 2006 - May 2011 Supervised and trained over 180 student employees; Represented student body at staff meetings; Implemented new training policies; Opened new communication channels for employees
ACTIVITIES
Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) William Ehling Chapter; Hill Communications; Newhouse Volunteer Graduate Tour Guide, Instructional Associate for GRA 217 for Fall 2011