Chad Harris has over 5 years of experience in public relations and social media management. He currently works as a project manager for Shred Brands, LLC where he leads social media campaigns and creates content for platforms like Twitter and Instagram. Previously he has held internships and associate roles developing strategies, pitching media, and assisting with client work for organizations in public relations, marketing, and publishing. His skills include social media management, media relations, and event planning. He has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Communications from Hampton University.

1. CHAD HARRIS
207 East Ohio Street, #438 | Chicago, Illinois 60611 | 773.749.6217 | chad.harrism@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE
6/2015 — Present Project Manager, Shred Brand, LLC. & St. Martin’s Press Chicago, Illinois
Digital team lead on #PledgeSHRED social engagement campaign with Dr. Ian Smith
● Generate weekly social media metrics and trend reports
● Create influencer lists, press materials, and social media/earned media strategies
● Guide development of the #PledgeSHRED website, creative content, designs, and visuals
● Draft content and copy for #PledgeSHRED platforms for Twitter and Instagram
● Research and draft proposals to benefit SHRED Brands and #PledgeSHRED campaign
11/2014 – Present Contributing Writer, Elite Daily New York City, New York
● Create original content and news reverent to Generation-Y
● Write articles for Elite Daily content
● Pitch article ideas to staff editors
1/2015 – 6/2015 Public Relations Intern, Edelman Chicago, Illinois
● Developed client facing research and notes
● Supported consumer brands Darden Restaurants, American Egg Board, & Kraft Foods
● Drafted media materials weekly (media list, media pitches, and media audits)
● Monitored weekly media coverage and updated media trackers
● Aided media drops and off-site management for national campaigns
● Assisted Olive Garden with community management via Twitter and FaceBook
● Pitched national media on behalf of Olive Garden, Kraft Foods, and the American Egg Board
6/2014 – 10/2014 Junior PR Associate, High Style Marketing and PR Chicago, Illinois
● Developed social media strategies, fact sheets, and content
● Assisted with event coordination and client presentations
● Created talking points for 24th
Ward Alderman Michael Scott Jr.
● Drafted press releases for the Westside Music Festival and Southside Soul Fest
● Collected media clips for clients including: The Great Chicago Fire Festival, Westside Music
Festival, and Southside Soul Fest
12/2012 – 1/2013 Communications Intern, Johnson Publishing Company Chicago, Illinois
6/2012 – 8/2012 • Pitched blogs for breaking magazine cover stories
● Drafted pitches and bi-weekly and monthly press releases for brands EBONY Magazine, JET
Magazine, and Fashion Fair Cosmetics
● Assisted with development of media kit - Fashion Fair True Finish Mineral Foundation
● Assisted with monitoring client competition coverage
● Managed company’s master media list and tracked company media clips
SKILLS
● Media Relations ● Community Management
● Social Media Management ● Event Development and Planning
● Cision ● Burrelles
● AP Style
ACTIVITIES
● Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), Social Media Co-Chair, 5/2014 – Present
● Chicago Mosaic Alumni and Friends Association (MAFA), Member, 1/2013 – Present
EDUCATION
5/2014 Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia
B.A. Journalism and Communications - Focus: Public Relations