1. DARBY HENNESSEY
DARBY HENNESSEY
5035 Oakridge Road, Lake Oswego, OR, 97035| 503.490.3821
darby.hennessey@gmail.com
WHO I AM
Communications and Journalism Student• Collaborative Team Member • Marketing Communications Intern•
Proficient in Foreign Language
 Calm, calculated and timely communicator; works well under deadlines, communicates clearly in verbal and written
mediums, takes initiative in contacting clients or community members for projects.
 Outstanding prioritization and multi-tasking skills; broadly talented in client service, teamwork, and independent
projects, and can adeptly manage multiple projects in a fast-faced, deadline-driven work environment.
 Comfortable, focused and organized in high-volume, high-output environments; work calmly and confidently
through even the most chaotic, pressure-filled situations. Highly skilled at managing tight deadlines for projects.
 Superior rapport-building and team relations skills; able to quickly understand a team’s specific needs, priorities and
communication style, and provide the level of leadership and collaboration to best suit the situation.
 A native Portlander with a passion for communications, international work, community relations and
philanthropy; keen on pursuing a future career in international communications and/or marketing communications and
eager to learn new, industry-related skills.
WHAT I KNOW
Community / Client Relations•Superior Written and Verbal Communication Skills• Organization and Planning• Efficiency
and Accuracy• AP/Standardized Writing Style • Strong Leadership Qualities• Spanish and Arabic • Creative Problem
Solving•Conflict Resolution • Proficient with both Mac & PC Platforms • Training & Mentoring Staff• Initiative to Start and
Complete Independent and Team Projects •
WHERE I’VE WORKED
JobJenny.com intern, Lake Oswego, OR Summer 2014 to present
Independently started company committed to providing job search advising and resume/coverletter writing service
Summer/as-needed intern
 Sorted through four years of old documents, consolidated files of old clients into necessary, usable resources for
future projects
 Revived and ran company Pinterest, creating graphics to advertise and premiere the new website, and pinning
relevant and specific topics.
 Contacted past clients, sending thank-you postcards and contacting for further information/business
 Drafted, edited, and wrote cover letters and resumes.
Key Highlights:
 Gained experience in communications and community/client outreach, fine-tuned skills when contacting professionals
in similar fields
 Developed strong rapport with both clients and other staff members, represented the brand well both in person and
online via social media and communications

2. DARBY HENNESSEY
Camp Namanu/Campfire USA,Portland, OR Summer 2013 (June-August)
As a national organization of summer camps and youth education, Campfire USA has inner city and sleep-away summercamps dedicated to
providing a week-long safe and educational environment for kids
Camp Counselor
 Entrusted care for 8+ girls per cabin per week, in charge of creating and directing activities for girls during downtime
not dedicated to prescribed educational programs
 Organized camp-outs at remote sites on camp property, including organizing and packing camping supplies, food and
water, cooking supplies, and supervising campers packing their own materials
 Communicated with parents and family members at check in/check out, as well as throughout the week
 Communicated appropriately with campers after the summer via postcards, maintaining a professional relatio nship and
representing the Campfire organization well.
Key Highlights:
 Superior community and camper interactions and relations; not only served children, but often helped reassure parents
and family members during check in.
 Self-managed and often self-supervised, took initiative, accommodated camper needs, and worked with other
counselor team members when need be
 Responded well to weekly check-ins and evaluations with superior counselors, building on strengths and applying
constructive criticism throughout the summer
 Vastly improved communication skills with superiors, campers, fellow team members, and the community
WHERE I’VE STUDIED
Journalism/Communications (print) degree, Spanish and Arabic minors | University of Mississippi Oxford, MS
3nd
year toward degree and minors
 3.95 cumulative to-date GPA
 Chancellor’s list (academic achievement), Honors student (2013-present)
 Reformed University Fellowship and YoungLife Christian group (2013-present)
 Writer for The Odyssey, a Greek-student run national publication, web and print (summer 2014-present)
 Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society (2014-present)
 Gamma Beta Phi Honors Society (2015-present)
 Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society (2015-present)
 Ole Miss Student Dance board member, choreographer and dancer (2013-present)
 Hip Hop Rebs Club co-founder and treasurer (2015-present)
High school graduate with AP and honors, June 2013 | Lake Oswego High School, Lake Oswego, OR
 33 ACT score, 8/301 in class, 3.93 graduating GPA
 Drama Department (2009-2013)
 Dynasty Dance Zone team member/captain (2003-2013)
 Reporter/Columnist/Editor/Broadcaster, LakeViews student newspaper (2010-2013)
 Cadet Teacher (2012-2013)
 Study Abroad in San Sebastián, Spain (summer 2011)
WHERE I SERVE
Honors Ambassador,Sally McDonald Barksdale Honors College, Oxford, MS

3. DARBY HENNESSEY
Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women philanthropy events, CAR, fundraising for Read.Lead.Achieve, Oxford, MS
Ole Miss YoungLife, Work Week 2015, Jasper, GA