Summary

Jason Thomas Farnacci

A motivated Public Relations student at the University of South Carolina with hands-on experience in social media management, event operations, and customer service, blending academic excellence with practical skills in entertainment and digital content creation.

Education

Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communications

May 2024

University of South Carolina, School of Journalism and Mass Communications, Columbia, SC

Major: Public Relations
Minor: Sports and Entertainment Management
Honors: Dean's List

Public Relations Certificate

April 2024

The Public Relations Society of America

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Skills

  • Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, SEO optimization
  • Public Relations Strategies, Premiere Pro, Google Ads
  • Content creation, Social media management, Customer service
  • Marketing and Promotion tactics, AP Style Writing
  • Media Relations, Google Analytics, Hootsuite

Professional Experience

Social Media and Junior Artist Intern

August 2023 - November 2023

Pocket FM, Remote

  • Collaborated with international team members to develop and execute social media strategies for a global audio book company in more than 20 countries
  • Directed a successful campaign that increased TikTok and Instagram followings by over 5,000, implementing trends and SEO strategies
  • Managed social media accounts and monitored analytics using Google Analytics and Hootsuite
  • Created and implemented multiple growth tactics for various platforms based on research and analysis

Box Office Worker

June 2019 - August 2023

Jones Beach Amphitheater, Wantagh, NY

  • Responsible for money, technical tickets issues and sold tickets. Handled VIP and press passes for large live entertainment events
  • Assisted box office managers in counting money, tickets, and seats around the amphitheater
  • Sold tickets, parking, and VIP passes in the box office
  • Engaged customers with mobile ticketing issues in a work-friendly and kind manner
  • Managed artist will call tickets and backstage passes for the box office

Box Office Manager

November 2021 - January 2023

Live Nation Entertainment, Wantagh, NY

  • Managed 5+ workers and box office equipment for the venue's staff
  • Handled and resolved customer complaints and escalated unresolvable issues to management
  • Analyzed individual profits for the venue per event
  • Exhibited professionalism and collaborated with multiple staff members of all departments