Heather R. Huhman, founder & president
Heather R. Huhman is passionate about helping students and recent college graduates pursue their dream careers. As the oldest child in her family – even among her extended family – she did not have anyone to guide her through the trials and tribulations of developing her career. Now, as an experienced hiring manager and someone who has been in nearly every employment-related situation imaginable, she is serving as that much-needed guide for others.
Heather knows and understands the needs of today’s employers and internship and entry-level job seekers. Her expertise in this area led to her selection as Examiner.com’s entry-level careers columnist in mid-2008. The daily, national column educates high school students through recent college graduates about how to find, land and succeed at internships and entry-level jobs.
Additionally, Heather is a career expert for the CAREEREALISM Twitter Advice Project, the job search expert for Campus Calm, a contributor to One Day, One Job, One Day, One Internship, Intern Advocate, Glassdoor, and Personal Branding Blog and author of #ENTRYLEVELtweet: Taking Your Career from Classroom to Cubicle (2010) and the e-books Relocating for an Entry-Level Job: Why You Probably Have to & How to Do It (2010), Graduated, Unemployed & Un(der)insured: Why You Need to Stop What You’re Doing Right Now to Purchase Health Insurance and How to Pick the Provider & Plan Best for You (2010), and Gen Y Meets the Workforce: Launching Your Career During Economic Uncertainty (2008).
Heather resides in the Washington, DC area with her husband, dog and two cats. She is available to answer your questions or speak at your next event.
Three words that describe Heather: Passionate, driven, enthusiastic
Favorite sports team: Chicago White Sox
What Heather likes to do when she’s not working: Although she works quite a bit, Heather does enjoy working out at the gym, spending time with her husband and dog, reading, and consuming news.
Favorite quote: “Happiness does not come from doing what you want, but wanting what you do.” — Unknown
What Heather wanted to be when she was younger: Vet or teacher
Favorite food: Spaghetti
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Lisa Atufunwa, public relations & marketing intern
Lisa Atufunwa graduated with a B.A. in advertising from Michigan State University in May 2009. In the past, she was a member of PRSSA and volunteered on public relations campaigns through her chapter’s in-house PR firm and working with nonprofit organizations.
Lisa brings Come Recommended her experience in media relations, writing, research, and social media.
Outside of public relations and social media, Lisa is passionate about sports, art, music and cooking. She currently resides in Denver, CO, but hopes to move to Washington, D.C. in the near future.
Beth Farrar, graphic design consultant
Beth Farrar graduated from the University of Georgia with a major in publication management and an emphasis in photojournalism. Beth has always been passionate about graphic design, and since graduating in May 2009, she has honed her skills through volunteer, intern and freelance design projects. Recent projects include: logos, brochures, banners, advertisements and Web graphics.
Beth has experience in many areas of the communications industry and realizes the importance of a strong visual impact within an overall communications strategy. Her creativity and attention to detail are evident in any undertaking, and as an entry-level job seeker herself, Beth looks forward to furthering the short-term initiatives and long-term goals of Come Recommended.
Katie Farrell, public & media relations manager
Katie Farrell graduated in with a B.A.A. in integrative public relations and journalism from Central Michigan University in June 2010. In the past, she served as the internal public relations chair and marketing coordinator for programming groups on CMU’s campus.
Katie started with Come Recommended as the media relations intern, and within six months started working as the public and media relations manager. She has experience in media relations, journalism, public relations, new technologies, photography and social media.
She currently resides in her hometown of Dexter, Michigan, but hopes to move to a larger city in the next couple of years.
Three words that describe Katie: Driven, friendly, creative
Favorite sports team: University of Michigan Wolverines
What Katie likes to do when she’s not working: When she’s not working, Katie enjoys reading, taking photos, and spending time with friends, family and her dogs.
Favorite quote: “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” – Harold R. McAlindon
What Katie wanted to be when she was younger: Singer
Favorite food: Chicken nuggets
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Annie Kohanek, blogger
Annie Kohanek, a student at Haverford College, is ready to bring her array of anecdotal stories and sober passion for Come Recommended’s mission to the official blogger position.
Majoring in history and Chinese, Annie has spent the past year studying and working abroad in China. Her most recent jobs included teaching auditorium-sized classes in Shanghai, and serving as an editor and writer for a publication company in Hong Kong. In the States, her job experience includes working for various political campaigns and the DC Public Defenders service, named by Princeton Review as one of the top internships in the country.
Annie is thrilled to return home to Washington, D.C. and join Come Recommended. Her enthusiasm for writing and her understanding of the trials and creativity required to find work makes Annie a strong resource for job seekers.
Jeremy Litten, director of web development
Jeremy Litten is currently an undergraduate at the University of Maryland studying computer science and communication. He is an experienced Web developer specializing in building social Web applications with PHP/MySQL. Jeremy also brings experience developing with BuddyPress, the cutting-edge social networking technology on which Come Recommended’s site is built.
Jeremy has worked on various projects using BuddyPress. For example, in 2009, he developed The Shift Mob, a Web site that allows Washington, D.C.-area nonprofits to post short-term volunteer opportunities.
Three words that describe Jeremy: imaginative, friendly, inventive
Favorite sports team: Maryland Terrapins
What Jeremy likes to do when he’s not working: When he’s not busy with school or work, Jeremy enjoys practicing his DJ skills, tinkering with his car and motor scooters, and hanging out with friends.
Favorite quote: “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” — Benjamin Franklin
What Jeremy wanted to be when she was younger: Electrician
Favorite food: Sushi
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Melanie Mirowitz, public relations & marketing intern
Melanie Mirowitz is a student in the School of Communication at American University in Washington, D.C. She plans to graduate this year with a B.A. in Public Communication and Health Promotion, two passions that she brings to Come Recommended.
Through various internships throughout college, Melanie has experience in journalism, public relations, and marketing. Those experiences, combined with classroom education, have given her the tools she needs to contribute to the public relations interests of Come Recommended.
Nikita Patel, sales & marketing consultant
Nikita is a graduate from the University of South Florida with a major in mass communications (public relations) and a minor in business administration. Throughout her university career, Nikita had the opportunity to work in multiple industries including travel and tourism, hospitality, and entertainment. Through those experience, Nikita developed strong interests in both branding and product development. Those interests were the forefront of her decision to join the Come Recommended team.
When she’s not working, Nikita enjoys traveling around the world and blogging about her adventures, not matter how unusual they may be. She currently resides in Tampa, FL.