Josh Hedrick is a communications graduate from the University of Alabama with extensive experience in public relations and social media management. His work includes roles at The Crimson White, where he significantly increased social media engagement, and various internships that involved writing press releases, planning events, and developing communication strategies. He is also involved in several professional organizations related to public relations.

1. Josh Hedrick
Email joshfromalabama@gmail.com LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/joshhedrick Twitter @jmhedrick
Phone (205) 910-5674 Permanent Address 588 South Forest Drive Homewood, AL 35209
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Information Sciences
The University of Alabama
August 2006 – December 2010
Major: Public Relations
Minor: Spanish
WORK HISTORY
Assistant Community Manager, Community Engagement Team, The Crimson White [May 2010—Dec. 2010]
Twitter.com/TheCrimsonWhite; facebook.com/TheCrimsonWhite
• Created a sustained dialogue between The Crimson White and more than 350 student organizations by
providing them with informational documents, how-to guides and a FAQ sheet which outlined new processes
for two-way communication
• Expanded The Crimson White’s Facebook fan base by 384% and earned a 5th place national ranking
among college newspaper on Facebook
• Executed a social media strategy that realized an increase in Twitter followers by 757%, more than 15,000
YouTube views and a Klout score of 54 over a 4 month period
• Developed a formal crisis response plan following a series of crises and controversies
Communications Intern, Hare Communications [May 2010—Aug. 2010]
• Conducted intensive market and industry research to construct background and preplanning documents for
internal agency use
• Wrote informational briefs and fact sheets for local media outlets in advance of client appearances
• Assisted in the planning and execution of three special events at local businesses
• Developed actionable new media strategies and communications plans for clients
Public Relations Coordinator, U. of Alabama Community Service Center (CSC) [Sept. 2009—May 2010]
• Wrote news releases, advisories and PSAs for all CSC events, projects and service trips, generating dozens
of placements in 14 media outlets in West Alabama
• Coordinated volunteer recruitment drives and initiatives with individual CSC staff and project leaders
• Created promotional fliers, brochures and info packets that drove participation in individual projects and
general awareness of the Center
Communications Intern, DCH Health System [May 2009—Sept. 2009]
• Assisted in the creation of a social media policy for DCH employees
• Wrote articles for internal newsletters and external publications
Public Relations Intern, Tuscaloosa Parks and Recreation Authority (PARA) [Nov. 2008—Sept. 2009]
• Wrote press releases as well as contributed articles to PARA publications
• Responsible for daily press clippings and media monitoring
• Maintained the calendar of events on PARA’s website and sent weekly events briefs to local print media and
online community calendars
Lifestyles Staff Reporter, The Crimson White [Oct. 2008—Sept. 2009]
• Wrote two to four articles weekly covering arts, entertainment and nightlife on the University of Alabama
campus and in the Tuscaloosa community
• Developed solid news writing skills and gained fluency in the use of AP Style
EXTRACURRICULAR / HONORS
• Public Relations Council of Alabama
• Public Relations Students Society of America
• Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society