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BETHANY E. JOHNSON
EDUCATION Bachelor of Science | Kent State University Major: Public Relations GPA: 3.5 Anticipated graduation date: May, 2014 RELATED COURSEWORK PR Case Studies | Spring 2012 Worked alongside four students to create a case study for a local client.

Served as the student life beat reporter for the student-run newspaper. Duties
were to interview students, faculty, and professionals to gather information. PR Online Tactics | Spring 2013 Learned how to effectively integrate online tools with traditional tools in the practice of public relations. Media Relations & Publicity | Spring 2013 Required superior writing and communication skills. Learned to develop an understanding and appreciation for the relationship between public relations and the news media. EXPERIENCE Community Relations Manager | PRSSA Kent State Chapter | April 2013 Present Works closely with the Intercampus Liaison and the VP of Fundraising to reach out to local publics and discover new ways for the PRSSA chapter to become involved in community outreach. This position also includes finding volutneer opportunities, co-chairing Relay for Life, and recruiting future members. PRSSAs national Bateman Case Study Competition | January 2013 Hand-picked by faculty and staff to represent Kent State in the PRSSA Bateman competition. Worked alongside four faculty-selected students to research, design, implement, and evaluate a real-world public relations campaign. Reporter | Daily Kent Stater | August 2012 - December 2012 Wrote articles, briefs for the student-run newspaper. Served as the student life beat reporter. LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONS PRSSA | Member | Dec. 2012 - Present The National Society of Collegiate Scholars | Member | Dec. 2012 Present

Print Beat Reporting | Fall 2012

 Habitat for Humanity | Member | 2010-2011