Declan Harper

717-***-**** ad4qwu@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/declandharper/

SUMMARY:

A self-driven, well-rounded student with a collective four years of customer service resulting with only positive outcomes with customers. Volunteering around the school and earning leadership positions through hard work. Pursuing an internship related to my field of study in the summer of 2024 with three years of editing experience and outstanding performance in applicable courses. EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania State University State College, PA Bellisario College of Communications May 2026

B.A. Public Relations Minors: Digital Media Trends and Analytics, Global and International Studies GPA 3.49 Work Experience

Happy Valley Communication State College, PA

Account Associate January 2024 – Present

• Team collaboration to analyze client's needs for a small local business.

• Conduct research to construct a public relations plan to execute.

• Create a brand for the client and social media content to spread awareness for the client. Ezvent-Tech Startup Remote

Social Media Intern June 2023 – August 2023

• Drafted and posted public content on behalf of the social media team.

• Created social media campaigns to increase target audience engagement.

• Scouted relevant content and trends to incorporate into the content we produced.

• Practiced social media marketing and advertising while polishing content creation and editing skills. The Hershey Lodge Hershey, PA

Activities Attendant May 2021 – May 2023

• First Activity Attendant in the Recreation department to be named “Employee of the week.”

• Mascot experience

• Lead engaging activities for the guests of the hotel.

• Strived for peak guest satisfaction.

Involvement

Thon State College, PA

Rules & Regulation Security Leader September 2022 – Present

• Earned Security Leader position based on past performance (Oct. 2023)

• Leads a committee of student volunteers during Thon weekend to ensure the safety of all families, dancers, and spectators.

• Troubleshoot any issues that arise during Thon weekend.

• Marketed the organization and has cumulatively raised over $3,000 individually since joining. Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) State College, PA General Member September 2023 – Present

• Construct a broad and strong network with experienced veterans in the PR industry.

• Develop skills and ethical understanding to know before going into the PR world. Blue and White Society State College, PA

General Member January 2023 – Present

• Structures strong connections with Penn State alumni.

• Orchestrates events for students around the Penn State campus. SKILLS

-Intermediate Spanish-speaking

-Adobe Premiere and Photoshop experience (Awarded best TV production team award at Central Dauphin High School)

-Adobe Creative Skills Badges (Generative AI and Social Media Content and Strategy)

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