Elly Olsen
Agriculture Communicator and Journalist
About
Hello and welcome, my name is Elly Olsen! I am a passionate agriculture communicator and storyteller who recently graduated from Utah State University, armed with dual degrees in Agriculture Communication and Journalism with an emphasis on public relations. I have fueled my journey with a profound love for both the written word and the agricultural industry, where I have discovered the power of effective communication in bridging the gap between farmers, consumers and the wider community. I am on a mission to use my unique blend of skills to advocate for and promote the agricultural industry.
Resume
Education
Utah State University
– Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Communication and a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism with an emphasis on Public Relations. – Maintained a spot on the Dean’s List for the previous four semesters.
Work Experience
Riverwoods Conference Center, Logan, UT – Shift Manager (November 2023 – Present)
– I delegate important tasks to my team to ensure our event ran smoothly
– I oversee event setups, including room arrangements, audio-visual equipment setup, and other logistical details to meet client requirements – I train new staff members, ensuring a consistent level of professionalism
– I enforce safety and security protocols during events, prioritizing the well-being of attendees and staff
– I complete end-of-night tasks that serve those who come in after me
Skills
– Software Proficiency: Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Firefly)
– Microsoft 365
– Canva
– Audacity
– Adaptability
– Public Speaking
– Passionate
– Time Management
– Trustworthy
Portfolio
Graphic Design
Welcome to the graphic design section of my website, where I showcase my journey as a college student exploring the world graphic design. Each piece represents not only my growth and development as a designer but also my dedication to pushing through challenges.
Writing
Profile Story
Utah State University Journalism Alumni Takes Utah By Storm
Bailee Woolstenhulme is a woman who is truly passionate about her work, whether that be by working with Utah Farm Bureau Federation or Utah Department of Agriculture. Read More.
Press Release
(LOGAN, UT – OCTOBER 10, 2022) Clemson University Foundation raises $240 million from private donors (individuals, businesses, foundation) in 2021. Not only did they surpass their goal for the year, they set a new record of the amount of money raised. The previous record was $207 million in 2015. Read More.
PR Plan
Somebody’s Attic is the subject of a practice PR Plan. Through our research, we have not found many efforts of past PR/communication efforts. Somebody’s Attic does have a Facebook page with about 2100 followers but does not promote on any other social media platform (Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok). Read More.
Speech Remarks
End of year banquet remarks. My name is Susan and it’s been a privilege to be your department head over the last few years! This might be the first time you have seen me and that’s because I live and work at the Price Campus but, I look forward to meeting a lot of you tonight. Read more.