Olivier Earns Public Relations Professional Certification

FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 19, 2019) – Jennifer Olivier, APR, CPRC of the Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA), recently earned professional certification in public relations and received the designation of Certified Public Relations Counselor (CPRC).
Earning the CPRC credential distinguishes senior members of FPRA who have demonstrated understanding and mastery of core public relations principles and ethical practices and have been certified to act as public relations counselors. Currently, there are 129 CPRCs in Florida, including 17 in southwest Florida.
Olivier is the marketing manager for Eye Centers of Florida, the largest and most experienced eye care practice in southwest Florida. She moved to southwest Florida a year ago from Lakeland, where she worked in public relations and marketing for 26 years, including time at Lakeland Regional Health, SUN ’n FUN International Fly-In and Publix Super Markets. She earned a communication degree from Florida Southern College in Lakeland. She’s a longtime member of FPRA and recently earned another professional credential, Certification for Associate Project Manager (CAPM).
To earn the CPRC credential, candidates must have 10 years of experience in the field; have earned the Accredited in Public Relations designation, which is the first tier of accreditation; successfully complete a verbal presentation; and pass a five-hour written exam.
About the Florida Public Relations Association
The Florida Public Relations Association is dedicated to developing public relations practitioners who, through ethical and standardized practices, enhance the public relations profession in Florida.  For more information on the Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association, visit www.fpraswfl.org.