GREENVILLE, S.C. – Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) has announced the addition of Emily Clever as the agency’s newest account executive.

Clever will be an instrumental member on several accounts including do-it-yourself paint supply and hardware brands in JDPR’s expanding lifestyle division. Her main responsibilities include content development, strategic planning, media relations and program coordination.

Clever joins JDPR after working for Infinity Marketing in Greenville as a marketing coordinator. She moved to the Upstate from Auburn, Ala., where she earned a dual degree in journalism and German.

“We’re excited to welcome Emily to JDPR; 2014 was a big year for our group, and it is always nice when growth affords the addition of new, smart colleagues,” said Jeff Dezen, president of JDPR. “Emily’s extensive background in writing for a variety of mediums will allow her to contribute meaningfully to our agency, and her vibrant personality will be a great fit on our team.”

JDPR, founded in 1991, provides its clients with best-in-class strategic marketing communication services underpinned by deliberate business analysis to include national and regional media relations, SEO services, memorable social media campaigns that drive engagement, crisis communication planning and creative idea generation aimed at advancing clients’ business objectives.