Shannon Farr
Communications Specialist, College of Arts and Sciences at University of Alaska Anchorage- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Italian Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
MyTEFLAug, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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University of Alaska Anchorage
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Communications Specialist, College of Arts and Sciences
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Nov 2021 - Present
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Purdue University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Limited Term Lecturer
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May 2020 - Aug 2021
I served as the lead instructor for four presentational speaking classes (COM 114); adapting daily lesson plans and class activities, in hybrid online/in-person setting due to COVID-19 regulations.
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2018 - Aug 2020
I serve as the lead instructor for two presentational speaking courses per semester; In this role, I create daily lesson plans, lecture presentations, and class activities for 15-20 students per class. The curriculum emphasizes fostering public speaking skills, presentation etiquette, and group interactions in a small classroom setting.
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Purdue Presentation Center Attendant
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Jul 2019 - May 2020
I assist Purdue students, one-on-one, with presentation preparation, practice, and delivery by providing presentation content and delivery feedback and strategies for presenting complex information.
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Percipi Global
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications and Global Public Relations Associate
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May 2020 - Aug 2020
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Content Writer
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Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
I was responsible for researching a variety of topics, and write blog posts about topics ranging from logistics articles to Razorback football. Additionally, I was tasked with managing and planning clients' social media accounts in addition to helping with website development. I was responsible for researching a variety of topics, and write blog posts about topics ranging from logistics articles to Razorback football. Additionally, I was tasked with managing and planning clients' social media accounts in addition to helping with website development.
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University of Arkansas
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Athlete Tutor
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Jul 2016 - May 2018
I tutored student athletes in a variety of subjects, including Communications, Anthropology, History, English, Mathematics, and Sociology. I also worked to mentor these student athletes to foster long-term educational and professional goals. I tutored student athletes in a variety of subjects, including Communications, Anthropology, History, English, Mathematics, and Sociology. I also worked to mentor these student athletes to foster long-term educational and professional goals.
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Follow The Camino
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Ireland
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Intern
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Jun 2017 - Jul 2017
I worked directly with the companies’ communications director on Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing Research, and Communications projects. I also created daily social media posts for each of the companies’ three social media accounts that advertised their mission, various products, and upcoming events in a creative way. Finally, I wrote travel destination and travel tip blogs for the companies that featured new products, new destinations, and new trip deals. I worked directly with the companies’ communications director on Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing Research, and Communications projects. I also created daily social media posts for each of the companies’ three social media accounts that advertised their mission, various products, and upcoming events in a creative way. Finally, I wrote travel destination and travel tip blogs for the companies that featured new products, new destinations, and new trip deals.
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Communications Intern
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May 2016 - Jun 2016
I assisted the Communications Director with various research projects and presentations. I drafted letters to Arkansas constituents about military affairs, environment and education policy issues. I conducted research and prepared briefings for senior staff on issues such as rebranding NATO for th future and Health Care issues I assisted the Communications Director with various research projects and presentations. I drafted letters to Arkansas constituents about military affairs, environment and education policy issues. I conducted research and prepared briefings for senior staff on issues such as rebranding NATO for th future and Health Care issues
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RIC Director of Programs
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Aug 2015 - May 2016
Organizing events for the on-campus student body by developing and presenting ideas to other organizations, responsible for all correspondences, and organizing/planning the events. Organizing events for the on-campus student body by developing and presenting ideas to other organizations, responsible for all correspondences, and organizing/planning the events.
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Education
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Purdue University
Master of Science - MS, Public Relations -
University of Arkansas
Bachelor’s Degree, English Language and Literature; Communications -
Bob Jones High School
High School, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates