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Krista Scarbrough
3053 S. Higuera St. Apt. 10, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(530)300-4525 : scarbrough.krista@gmail.com : kristascarbrough.com

Education:
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA
Bachelor of Science in Journalism (2007- Present; Anticipated Graduation Date- June 11, 2011)
Concentration: Public Relations Major G.P.A.: 3.62
Minor: Photography Minor: Agricultural Communications

Public Relations & Marketing Experience:

Central Coast PRspectives (CCPR), Cal Poly student-operated public relations firm
-Firm Manager: September 2010- Present
-Mustang Daily “Best for Cal Poly” Photographer: 2011 Special Edition
Performing Arts Center, San Luis Obispo, CA
-Marketing & Outreach Assistant Coordinator: May 2010- Present
California Polytechnic State University Women’s Basketball Team, San Luis Obispo, CA
-Public Relations & Marketing Director: March 2010- March 2011
Barnett Cox and Associates, San Luis Obispo, CA
-CCPR Student Executive for Hunger Awareness Day: January 2010- March 2010
Mustang Daily, Cal Poly Student Newspaper
-“Best For Cal Poly” 2011 Special Edition Photographer
California Polytechnic State University Course Projects, San Luis Obispo, CA
-PR Day Coordinator (Central Coast PRspectives, Spring Quarter 2010)
-Public Relations Campaign for AmeriCorps (Central Coast PRspectives, Spring Quarter, 2010)
-Public Relations Campaign and Event Planning for Thousand Hills Pet Resort (JOUR 413, Winter Quarter 2009)
-Public Relations Strategic Plan for Dunning Ranch Guest Suites & Winery (JOUR 342, Fall Quarter 2009)
-Public Relations Event Campaign for Cal Poly production of Songs for a New World (JOUR 312, Winter Quarter 2008)

Agricultural and Customer Service Experience:

Ag. Circle Magazine, Cal Poly student-operated agricultural magazine
-Reporter and Photographer: September 2008- Present
Western Fairs Association Convention Exhibitor: (AGB 440, Winter Quarter 2011)
Livestock Educational Book for Tulare County Fair (AGB 314, Winter Quarter 2010)
Fair Exhibitor Workshop at Salinas County Fair (AGB 314, Winter Quarter, 2010)
FFA Workshop Instructor at California State FFA Convention, Fresno, CA (AGED 220, Winter Quarter 2009)
Livestock Department Intern at Yuba- Sutter Fair, Yuba City, CA: Summer 2008
Counter Agent at Budget Car Rental, San Luis Obispo, CA: May 2009- August 2010

Applicable Skills:
Technology:
-Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
-Adobe CS5 (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
-Vertical Response E-mail Marketing Software
-Social Media Marketing (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Blogspot, Tumblr)
Associated Press (AP) Style
Photography: Film and Digital; Primary Camera Canon EOS Rebel T1i
Language: Moderate Written and Conversational German (German Partnership Exchange Student: Summer 2006)

Student Leadership & Involvement:

Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA): 2009- Present
-Vice-President: 2010-2011
Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT): 2009- Present
Sigma Alpha Professional Agricultural Sorority: 2007- Present
-1st Vice-President: 2010-2011
-Events Committee Chair: 2009-2010
-Secretary: 2008- 2009
Collegiate Future Farmers of America (CFFA): 2007- 2009