Heather Dunifer

Experience

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  AzTeen Magazine

  May 2007 - Dec 2007

  Public Relations Intern

  • Planned fall issue release event for more than 300 attendees • Maintained contact with product sponsors• Drafted press releases • Proofread and edited magazine articles• Assisted with photo shoots and model selection

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  The Arizona Republic | azcentral.com | La Voz

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2009

  Freelance Writer
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  Senior Year Experience

  Aug 2009 - Dec 2010

  Vice President of Logistics / Public Relations Leader

  • Executed social media and grass roots campaigns including Grad Blast, a celebratory carnival for Spring 2010 graduates (more than 300 attendees)• Planned seven social, career-related and community service events• Organized an etiquette dinner for 80 students at the Hyatt Regency in Phoenix on November 16, 2010; secured etiquette expert Kitty McGrath to host event pro bono; acquired more than $2,000 in funding from sponsorships and ASU student government• Supplied more than 40 downtown campus student volunteers for the Susan G. Komen breast cancer walk on October 10, 2010 Show less

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  Allied Integrated Marketing

  Jan 2010 - May 2010

  20th Century Fox Public Relations/Marketing Intern

  • Promoted nine movies from 20th Century Fox and other studios• Planned promotional events in Phoenix, Tucson, Albuquerque, Las Vegas; an event for Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief in Tempe, Arizona had more than 100 attendees• Created and distributed promotional materials, including screening passes• Conducted promotional movie screenings for press and public before national release date

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  Green Living magazine

  May 2010 - Sept 2011

  Edited and proofread all stories for Green Living AZ Magazine. Communicated with writers about editorial calendar, changes and deadlines. • Edited and proofread content for each issue.• Interviewed environmental business leaders for profile pieces in the magazine.• Drafted and submitted pitches to local media.• Created and maintained relationships with environmentally-related companies throughout Arizona.• Coordinated and delegated assignments to writers.

  • Assistant Editor

    Apr 2011 - Sept 2011

  • Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief

    May 2010 - Mar 2011
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  Times Record News

  May 2011 - Feb 2016

  Coordinated all aspects of multi-media marketing and promotional campaigns for the Times Record News, including circulation, editorial and advertising promotions. Developed and directed cause-marketing events, including event sponsorship and sales opportunities.Created in-paper and digital advertising promotions to increase awareness of events and fundraisers for 80+ nonprofits in the Wichita Falls DMA. Collaborated with all departments on internal and external communications and initiatives. Show less

  • Marketing Director

    Jan 2012 - Feb 2016

  • Campaign Specialist

    May 2011 - Jan 2012
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  Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce

  Apr 2017 - Sept 2019

  Events and Sponsorships Director

  Developed, fundraised and executed major Chamber of Commerce events, including the Annual Chamber Gala Awards Ceremony (<800 attendees), business symposiums (<300 attendees), golf tournaments, and monthly B2B networking events. Served as the Chamber liaison for the Top of Utah Military Affairs (TOUMAC) committee, a community advisory committee that works in tandem with leadership at Hill Air Force Base. Served as the Chamber liaison for the Ogden-Weber Chamber Spikers, a community ambassador group that welcomes and celebrates new businesses throughout Weber County. Show less