BRITTNEY DARNER

Jacksonville, FL. ~ britdarner@gmail.com ~ (904) 303-2348 BrittneyDarner BrittneyDarner BrittneyDarner

EDUCATION: University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL Bachelor of Science in Communication, Public Relations. Expected December 2014 Minor in Community Leadership Overall GPA: 3.55 /4.0 Coursework: Advanced Writing for the Media, Law and Ethics of Communication, Media Theories and Effects, Principles of Public Relations, Public Relations Writing, Public Relations Cases SKILLS: Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Photoshop. Social Media: Wordpress, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Storify, Tumblr, Instagram. EXPERIENCE: Axia Public Relations Jacksonville, FL. Public Relations Intern and Blogger April 2013- Present Draft press releases and alert media about client initiatives Gather data such as media coverage hits and circulation numbers on stories Wrote articles for clients such as Brightway Insurance and the Bougainvillea Clinique Wrote, edited, and contributed blog posts to company blog Spinnaker Media Jacksonville, FL. Fundraising Coordinator/ Promotions Director August 2013- Present Contacted local businesses to create partnerships for potential sponsors Created sponsorship proposal packet for interested businesses Created and distributed marketing materials including: event flyers, social media, and giveaways Composed new releases that were picked up by local news suppliers such as Jacksonville.com CHILD Cancer Fund Jacksonville, FL. Volunteer/Part-time Intern August 2013- January 2014 Kept public informed through quarterly newsletter about fundraising events Composed holiday letters sent to current and potential donors Collected and analyzed financial data from event sponsors Attended meetings and fundraising events throughout the year leading up to the largest event HONORS/AWARDS: University of North Florida Honors Student Held to a high standard of academic excellence Inform incoming freshman about the honors program University of North Florida Public Speaking Competition Presented speech in front of a large group of peers and staff Placed second in competition CLUBS/ALLIENCES: University of North Florida Public Relations Student Society of America

Jacksonville, FL. August 2011- Present

Jacksonville, FL. May 2012

Jacksonville, FL. August 2012- Present