Carly Damman

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Experience

Public Relations Intern at Dani Lombard Public Relations, Sydney, Australia, 09/13-11/13 Gained a global perspective on the public relations industry Worked with well-known, natural beauty clients including Yes To, Neals Yard Remedies and LaPurete Mastered effective communication skills by writing press releases for clients, making phone calls and constantly emailing with co-workers Effectively balanced work and leisure while learning valuable cultural differences

Ohio University, Athens, Oh Degree Expected: Bachelors Degree, May 2013 Media Intern at Brunner, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA, 05/12-08/12 Major: Worked with several national clients including Cub Cadet, Bob Evans and Lucky Leaf Journalism/Strategic Utilized Strata software to enter pre-buy avails for Bob Evans Communications Planned and executed intern visits to Pittsburgh area communication-related businesses GPA: 3.98 Presented an analysis of the fall television upfronts and industry trends to the entire media team

Education

Public Relations Intern at CedarCreek Church, Toledo, OH, 05/13-08/13 Planned an event from the ground up for a new recovery program, Celebrate Recovery Executed a number of communication strategies for the event including social media, invite cards and reminder emails Had over 30 people turn out for the event which resulted in increased interest in the new program Accounting Assistant at Cooper-Smith Advertising, Toledo, OH 11/11-08/13 Correctly entered media invoices into Strata software by paying close attention to detail Assisted media buyers with added value spreadsheets for a client Filed and organized paid invoices with care and efficiency Gained a broader understanding of how different advertising departments coordinate with one another

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PR/Marketing Assistant at WellWorks Wellness Center, Athens, OH, 08/12-05/13 Assisted the Special Events Coordinator with marketing emails, newspaper advertisements and event planning Took charge of weekly Healthy Monday emails along with quarterly email updates by utilizing Constant Contact Wrote a press release about new fitness equipment that resulted in several articles in local newspapers Director at Thumbprint Student-Run Advertising, Athens, OH, 03/12-05/14 Worked with Athens businesses, student organizations and out-of-town clients to satisfy their marketing needs Led weekly meetings and communicated directly with clients to keep the organization running efficiently Successfully executed several events/promotions on campus Increased likes/followers for several clients by utilizing effective social media management skills

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6832 Hampsford Circle Toledo, OH 43617

Honors and Awards

Advertising Club of Toledo Scholarship Recipient, Toledo, OH, 5/12 and 5/13 Frank Deaner Scholarship Recipient, E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Athens, OH, 03/13 Joel M. Needle Scholarship Recipient, E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Athens, OH, 05/12 Tom Turnbull Scholarship Recipient, E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Athens, OH, 05/11 Deans List Member every semester, Athens, OH, 2010-2014 Mortar Board Honor Society Member, Athens, OH, 03/13 Alpha Phi Omega PR committee outstanding member, Athens, OH, 2012-2013

Volunteer Work

Alpha Phi Omega- Co-Ed Service Fraternity, Athens, OH, 01/11-05/14 Complete over 20 hours of service to the campus, community, fraternity and nation every semester CedarCreek Church- Caf Volunteer, Toledo, OH, 05/13-Present Serve the West Toledo campus members food and beverages every two weeks

Skills and Interests

Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator Final Cut Express MRI+, SRDS, Strata Software Blogging, social media, Constant Contact Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, time management

Running and fitness Travel Volunteering Food and nutrition