S&A Cherokee’s Glenn Gillen Earns Accreditation in Public Relations

Cary, N.C. (Dec. 5, 2011) – Glenn Gillen, Account Manager at S&A Cherokee, has successfully completed the Examination for Accreditation in Public Relations, entitling him to use the APR professional designation. The announcement was made by the Universal Accreditation Board (UAB), a consortium of nine professional communication organizations that directs this competency certification program.

The Accreditation program aims to improve the practice of public relations by assessing competence in 60 areas of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the profession. The Examination is designed for public relations professionals with five to seven years of job experience and/or a bachelor’s degree in a communication field. Candidates who successfully complete the rigorous process, including presenting his/her portfolio to a Readiness Review panel of three peers and sitting for a computer-based Examination, are granted the APR.

“This demonstrates Glenn’s knowledge and dedication as a public relations professional. It’s a great achievement for him and S&A Cherokee as well, now with three APR’s on our staff,” said S&A Cherokee Owner/Principal Chuck Norman, APR.

Currently more than 5,000 public relations professionals have earned the APR accreditation. Professionals earning the APR must maintain their credential through continuing professional development, providing leadership to the profession and serving their local communities.

For more information about S&A Cherokee, call (919) 674-6020.