ASHTEN FARAH

724.859.4270 | ashtenf@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
 Built out the project plan and lead all logistical efforts for ‘Hack This. Help Kids.’, a 24-hour pediatric
hackathon benefitting Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
 Five years’ experience in program and project management related to community relations, recruitment,
fundraising, and training and facilitation.
 Graduate level coursework focusing on diversity and inclusion, race, and women’s issues.
 Member of National Diversity Council, Pennsylvania Job Corps Advisory Board, and Pennsylvania Women’s
Work.

EXPERIENCE
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH OF UPMC PITTSBURGH, PA
Development Coordinator: Special Events December 2017 - Present
 Plan and orchestrate several largescale, multimillion dollar fundraising events, including but not limited to:
Walk for Childrens, Hack This. Help Kids. Pediatric Hackathon, Golf for Children’s, Shear da Beard, etc.
 Cultivate and manage corporate and community partnerships.
 Evaluate and plan budgeting for all events, keeping cost-per-dollar below 22 cents.
 Solicit and allocate funds from donors for several special hospital initiatives.
Selected Accomplishments/Special Projects:
 Laying the groundwork for the “Children’s Champions” program which ensures that patient families
have a great experience with the hospital and Foundation.

UPMC TALENT ACQUISITION PITTSBURGH, PA

Program Lead: Recruitment Strategy and Events May 2016 – December 2017
 Developed effective advertising and branding strategies with specific focus on designing inclusive materials
that appropriately reflect the population of the UPMC community.
 Implemented and orchestrated national diversity conference strategy deployment and action plans.
 Facilitated Workforce Development programs, including Partnership on Workforce Readiness and Retention
(POWRR) and Community All Access Days.
 Communicated with Talent Acquisition leadership on event initiatives and outcomes, including analysis and
return on investment (ROI) reporting.
 Planned and executed both large- and small-scale internal events focusing on recruitment and retention efforts.
Selected Accomplishments/Special Projects:
o Developed and implemented a department-wide training series focusing on brand awareness and
recruiter readiness.

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PITTSBURGH, PA

Promotions & Tenure Coordinator July 2014 - May 2016
 Managed the faculty promotion and tenure/retention process for 31 academic departments in the Dietrich
School.
 Developed policies & procedures published in university by-laws related to the submission of tenure cases.
 Wrote recommendation/denial letters in conjunction with the Dean to be reviewed by the Provost and
Chancellor.

Selected Accomplishments/Special Projects:

 o Conducted research in order to gather quantitative and qualitative data regarding women in the tenure
stream and leadership positions in comparison to male counterparts on both local and national levels.

SHOREBRIDGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES PITTSBURGH, PA

Administrative/Marketing Coordinator June 2013 - July 2014
 Designed advertisements and inserts for newspapers, brochures, and websites.
 Maintained schedules for six Financial Advisors by planning meetings, conference calls, and travel.
 Processed client orders, invoices, and payments using Raymond James Financial software.

Robert Morris University Career Center Moon Township, PA

Communication & Marketing Assistant September 2011 - May 2012
 Planned and executed several large scale events, including career fairs, workshops, and promotional events.
 Designed signage, invitations, and promotional content used for events, promotions, and campaigns.
Selected Accomplishments/Special Projects:
o Facilitated workshops for graduate and undergraduate students.

INTERNSHIPS

Marketing Intern: Pittsburgh Magazine Public Relations Coordinator: Rune Magazine

On Air Personality: CBS Radio/Y108 Marketing Intern: Beyond Spots & Dots

EDUCATION
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY STUDY ABROAD—SLIGO, IRELAND
B.A. 2012: Public Relations Minor: International Business
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
Graduate Coursework:
 Gender, Education, and International Development
 Politics and History of Higher Education
 Research Methodologies

ASSOCIATIONS | EXTRACURRICULAR
Member: National Diversity Council
Mentor: PA Women Work
Board Member: Job Corps Workforce Council
Jay Carson Award for Excellence in Writing
Political Fundraising

SKILLS | TRAINING
Sound and Video Editing (ProTools, Final Cut)
Design (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop)
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher)