PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN, ASSISTANT COORDINATOR

Flash Communications|August 2016-Present
Researched and wrote articles for Kent State University's faculty e-
newsletter, Kent State website and Alumni Association publications
Receivedstory placement on Kent.edu homepage, Cleveland.com, Ohio.com
Redesigned and updated agency website using Wordpress software

DATELINE: GHANA, INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING

ERIN
Accra, Ghana |March 2017
Selected as one of 22 students to travel abroad to produce an international
journalism piece while representing Kent State University

ZARANEC
Researched trends in women's entrepreneurship in Accra, Ghana, producing
audio stories and a feature piece on the women within Ghana's marketplaces

ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
The Kent Stater | August 2016-December 2016
STUDENT, ASPIRING PUBLIC Budgeted and edited content from eight reporters on a weekly basis
RELATIONS PROFESSIONAL Produced The Kent Stater's weekly 'The Features Edition'
Wrote articles on topics related to student life, arts, entertainment

CHAPTER PRESIDENT
Public Relations Student Society of America, Kent Chapter |May 2016 -
EDUCATION May 2017
Maintain Chapter branding and messaging according to standards set by
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE the PRSSA National Board
Represented Chapter nationally, wring four pieces for PRSSA
MAJOR:PUBLIC RELATIONS publications
Implemented large-scale events, including a diversity event and
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY, HONORS coordinating travels to National Conference
COLLEGE Managed a nine-member executive board and 70 member Chapter
PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN
2013-2017 Prosper for Purpose|May 2016 - August 2016
Managed social media for pro-bono client
Researched and created media lists through Cision, distributed press
releases to local and national media
Populated the Prosper for Purpose website via Wordpress software

CONTACT DIGITAL MARKETING INTERN

MTDProducts|May 2015 - August 2015
(216) 386-6951
EZARANEC@KENT.EDU
WWW.LINKEDIN.COM/IN/ERINZARANEC
ERINZARANEC.COM
@E_Zaran
Managed consumer reviews on Google Play Store and iTunes for Cub
Connect mobile application
Wrote content for Cub Cadet Social Media Kit, distributed to more than
2,500 Cub Cadet dealers at 2015 Dealer Convention
Planned interactive events for team members, gaining participation
from more than 60 employees in 3 months
ADDITIONAL CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
Assigning Editor, The Kent Stater
Student Life Reporter, The Kent Stater
Public Relations Assistant, School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Bateman Participant, Public Relations Student Society of America
Vice President of Fundraising and Community Outreach, PRSSA Kent
Treasurer, PRSSA Kent
Advancement Chair, FLASHanthropy
Student Success Leader, Kent State Student Success Programs

RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Public Relations Case Studies Public Relations Tactics Digital Analytics Digital
Public Relations Reporting News Writing Research and Measurement
Nonprofit Grant Writing and Fundraising Nonprofit Management Storytelling