Vanessa L. Farnell *** E. Thunderbird Dr. Fort Collins, CO. 419-***-****
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Administrative/Communications/Public Relations
Skilled professional seeks a position by combining skills in administration, budgeting, media relations,
internal communications, writing and oral presentation, development and production of publications,
and public relations education.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. 5/2006
Communications
Public Relations
General Studies Monroe County Community College, Monroe, MI. 5/2001
Transferred
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Office Administrator Bedford Christian Community
5/2005-3/2010
• Design and distribute all promotional materials
• Budget, payroll, billing
• Coordinate and design brand strategy for ministry marketing
• Pitch special interest stories to print and news media
• Create and maintain church website and social media such as Twitter, Facebook and staff blogs
• Collaborate with team on video production, web projects & presence
• Implement policies and procedures for all church/community events and fundraisers
• Plan, schedule and coordinate international and state-side outreaches/projects
• Proficient in the following media equipment: PowerPoint, Webcasting programs, all Microsoft
applications, Adobe Creative Suite, and photography
• Coordinate four weekly services and monthly conferences
• Assist lead pastor with all matters pertaining to church services, events and crisis intervention
Youth Assistant Bedford Christian Community
10/2003-5/2005
• Planned and implemented youth events and conferences
• Edited monthly newsletter
• Coordinated pastor and youth event schedules
• Responsible for making all travel arrangements
• Performed general administrative responsibilities
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE:
Administrative Assistant (summer position) Dana Corporation
Global Information Technology
5/2004-8/2004
5/2003-8/2003
• Collaborated with team members on several cost saving projects such as Telecom, Audio conferencing
and Wireless
• Operated switchboard and other multi- media equipment
• Performed general administrative responsibilities
Vanessa L. Farnell 403 E. Thunderbird Dr. Fort Collins, CO. 419-***-****
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REFERENCES:
Nate Elarton
Lead Pastor, Bedford Christian Community
1040 W. Temperance Road
Temperance, MI 48182
Email: abkxem@r.postjobfree.com
Rick Flood
Associate Pastor, Bedford Christian Community
7124 Brookside
Lambertville, MI 48144
Email: abkxem@r.postjobfree.com
Carrie Love
Country Director
Latin America Child Care, Dominican Republic
12 KM Autopista Duarte
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Email: abkxem@r.postjobfree.com
*Reference letters available upon request.