Farhan C.

Farhan C.

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Public Relations Specialist | Communications Strategist
Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States

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  • United Wholesale Mortgage
    Underwriter
    United Wholesale Mortgage
    Oct 2024 - Current (2 years)
    • Trained underwriter responsible for conducting thorough reviews of applicant financial histories and supporting documents to assess risk and ensure compliance with investor and regulatory guidelines.   
    • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of state, federal, and investor lending policies to ensure precise and compliant underwriting processes.   
    •   Delivered prompt, high-quality service to internal and external clients, including Mortgage Loan Officers and Broker Owners, by managing inquiries and providing timely status updates via phone and email.
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    Press Coordinator
    Ann Arbor Black Film Festival
    Jun 2024 - Current (2 years 4 months)
    •    Public relations associate responsible for overseeing brand visibility initiatives and managing media outreach to local and regional entertainment media, securing strategic coverage for festival events.   
    •    Developed and executed the festival's earned media strategy by identifying newsworthy story angles, developing media outreach plans, and increasing visibility for festival programming, filmmakers, and community initiatives.  
    •   Built, maintained, and continuously expanded the festival's primary media database while developing targeted media lists for year-round programming, including special film screenings and community events.  
    •   Wrote press releases, media advisories, and customized pitches that secured br
  • Stratacomm
    Account Executive
    Stratacomm
    Oct 2023 - Apr 2024 (7 months)
    •  Led the execution of multi-faceted client campaigns, driving media outreach and visibility efforts for executives, while developing and refining strategic communication documents.   
    •   Managed integrated public relations campaigns for automotive, manufacturing, nonprofit, and government clients by developing media strategies, coordinating campaign execution, and supporting executive communications.  
    •   Identified and developed a newsworthy story angle for an automotive supplier's new EV battery enclosure facility, resulting in earned coverage by Assembly Magazine.  
    •  Supported crisis communications efforts for a major OEM client during the UAW strike by conducting real-time media monitoring, identifying emerging issu
  • Stratacomm
    Assistant Account Executive
    Stratacomm
    Jun 2021 - Oct 2023 (2 years 5 months)
    • Supported public relations efforts by monitoring media coverage, compiling detailed reports, drafting pitches, and managing media databases to ensure seamless outreach and engagement.   
    •  Developed comprehensive journalist profiles that evaluated outlet reach, audience impressions, coverage focus, career history, and media influence, helping account teams prioritize strategic outreach to relevant reporters.
    •  Created monthly earned media coverage reports for multiple OEM vehicle programs using Cision, monitoring coverage trends and delivering client-ready reports that measured campaign visibility and media performance.
    •  Wrote press releases, media advisories, executive messaging, blog content, social media copy, fact s
  • Allied Global Marketing
    Intern
    Allied Global Marketing
    Jun 2020 - Nov 2020 (6 months)
    • Assisted with research marketing for several films including Wonder Woman 1984, Respect, and Come Play
    • Researched for mentions of client’s films in various local media outlets
    • Constructed numerous media contact list and assisted with social media influencer research
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    Intern
    The Wilmore Agency
    Dec 2018 - Aug 2019 (9 months)
    • Participated in and assisted with various public relations campaign planning efforts including:
    Media contact research, press release compilation, customized public relations planning for business, automotive, health and wellness industries.
  • Detroit Free Press
    Apprentice
    Detroit Free Press
    Jun 2016 - Jul 2016 (2 months)
    • Published five print and online articles during six-week internship
    • Conducted interviews for several significant community events
    • Learned appropriate verbiage for media writing
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  • Central Michigan University
    Bachelor's Degree
    Central Michigan University
  • Central Michigan University
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
    Central Michigan University
    Sep 2017 - May 2021 (3 years 9 months)
    Completed 4-year degree
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      Choices: Making Moves to Win
      Book Apr
      Contributing author along with 14 other high school male students.