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Rick Farmer

Rick Farmer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director at Newberry County Economic Development

  • Education

    • Economic Development Institute

      2001 - 2003
      Certificate of Completion

    • South Carolina Economic Developers School

      2001 - 2002
      Economic Developer Certificate Economic Development

      South Carolina Certified Economic Developer.

    • University of South Carolina

      1990 - 1995
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Journalism Graduated cum laude.

      Activities and Societies: I worked three jobs during college. No time for activities.

  • Experience

    • The (Greenwood, SC) Index-Journal

      Jan 1996 - Jan 1997
      Staff Writer

      I covered local government, crime and business.

    • The (Sumter, SC) Item

      Jan 1997 - Nov 1998
      Staff Writer

      I was the local government reporter.

    • City of Sumter, South Carolina

      Nov 1998 - May 2015
      Director of Communications & Strategic Initiatives

      I managed marketing, advertising and communications strategies. Additionally, I managed budget, payroll and perform other administrative duties. I also managed the computer network and handled technical tasks and repairs.

    • Newberry County, SC Economic Development

      May 2015 - now
      Director

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • SC Certified Economic Developer

      State of SC
      Nov 2011