2012 resume
DESCRIPTION
includes KCADC workTRANSCRIPT
Permanent Address: 14555 Granada Circle, Leawood, KS 66224
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: HollieFarrahi
Mobile: 913. 406.7442
OBJECTIVE: Land job with innovative agency or marketing firm. Generate ideas that impact and engage.
EDUCATION: University of Kansas (KU), Lawrence, Kansas
William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Strategic Communication emphasis
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
University Honors Program, Fall 2007-May 2011
Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR), San Pedro, Costa Rica
March 2010-July 2010; one semester spent studying abroad
RELEVANT
EXPERIENCE: Kansas City Area Development Council, Marketing Intern, October 2011-December 2011
Assisted with media relations and event planning of monthly, bi-monthly and annual events for
the Kansas City metro area’s top 200 companies and community leaders
Strategized, executed and analyzed social media campaigns via Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn KU Student Success Services, Communications, Marketing Intern, October 2010-May 2011
Built campus-wide branding and identity campaigns promoted across multiple social media
platforms, via event planning and guerrilla marketing efforts
Video planning and production; coordination of primary research efforts
KJHK 90.7 FM, KU, Associate Development Director, January 2011-May 2011
Sought and maintained local accounts to meet underwriting goals
Jotabequ Grey, San José, Costa Rica, Intern, March 2010-June 2010
Translated documents, (English/Spanish)
Designed PowerPoint presentation about industry trends (English/Spanish)
Freelance Project: “I am Joe-College” Marketing Campaign, November 2009-January 2010
Organized benefit concert for Larry Sinks, owner of Joe-College.com, a t-shirt printing company
Objective: to promote a positive image for the company in light of recent legal battles
Generated media coverage in three publications
OTHER WORK
HISTORY: Eldridge Hotel, Lawrence, Kansas, Banquet Staff, June 2009-January 2010, July 2010-June 2011
Maintained the Eldridge Hotel’s commitment to excellence and service
Insured customer satisfaction for all events booked through the Eldridge
Summers Law Firm, LC, Kansas City, Missouri, Intern, Summer 2008, December 2008-January 2009
Archived legal documents and successfully reduced office clutter
Organized individual cases for legal staff
LEADERSHIP/
INVOLVEMENT: KU Advertising Club member, 2010-2011
AAF-KC student member, 2010-2011
National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), February 2007-May 2009
Inducted by nomination only; representative of upper 1 percent of all residents on campus
No Frills 2009: General Frills: The Conference of Champions, February 2009
Acted as NRHH boardroom representative
MACURH 2008: The Sweet Stuff of Leadership, November 2008
The Midwest Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (MACURH) provides student
resources that uphold values of diversity, advocacy, integrity, recognition, service, development
and community in on campus learning environments
Lewis and Templin Halls Government, August 2007- May 2009
Programming Chair, 2007-2008 academic year, Complex President, 2008-2009 academic year
SKILLS: Fluent and literate in Spanish • Proficient in basic Wordpress • Proficient in Microsoft Office
REFERENCES: Martin Mini Senior VP of Marketing Kansas City Area Development Council [email protected] 816.374.5641
Jauqui Craig Manager, Events and Marketing Kansas City Area Development Council [email protected] 816.374.5645
Carol DiVilbiss Communications Coordinator Student Success, Vice Provost [email protected] 785.864.7682
Marci Braybrooks (personal reference) [email protected] 913.626.7766