Sarah K. Mariani
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Lewis Center, OH
E D U C A T I O N
University of Mount Union Bachelor of Arts, 2010
GPA: 3.5/4.0
Major: Communication
Concentrations: Public Relations, Interpersonal & Organizational
Communication
Minors: Sociology and Gender Studies
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
The Alliance Neighborhood Center Jan 2010- May
2010
Public Relations Intern
. Performed all in-house public relations and event planning
responsibilities including original marketing, and creating a
social media presence.
. Planned, marketed, and facilitated four special events for the community
and corporate donors, each with over 100 people in attendance.
. Created annual report documents as well as monthly newsletters,
brochures and fliers.
. Generated on-air PSA's for special events in conjunction with press
releases.
The Cleveland Browns May-August
2009
Special Events Intern
. Planned, set up and facilitated the summer training camp facility
including: marketing, creating centerpieces, table dressings and
tent decorations for the corporate sponsor events.
. Created an original training camp set-up manual for future interns
to reference.
. Worked at home football games, facilitating the pre-game events and
performances.
. Responsible for interacting with fans and catering to their daily
needs.
Mount Union Office of Public Affairs and Marketing Sept 2008-May
2010
Assistant to the director of Public Affairs
. Wrote press releases about events on campus that were featured on
the website.
. Maintained and monitored social media sites
. Photographed special events on campus.
. Generated articles for The Mount Union College Magazine.
. Performed general secretarial duties; answering phones, directing
clients, filing, copying, appointment setting.
Bath and Body Works Sept
2006-2009
Sales Associate
Seese And Sveda Construction May
2005-2006
Receptionist/Bookkeeper
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A C A D E M I C / V O L U N T E E R A C T I V I T I E S A N D H O N O R
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. Member of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA).
. Served as president of Lambda Pi Eta, the Communication National Honor
Society where I planned and implemented various activities and
convocations for faculty and staff, as well as induction ceremonies
for new members.
. Captain of the Dance Team for 3 years which involved taking on full
leadership of the team, choreography, coordinating fundraising events
as well as marketing the team.
. Writer for the campus newspaper The Dynamo.
. Representative for Student Senate, the student governing body.
. Member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Campus Crusade for
Christ
. Finalist for Mount Union College woman of the year.
. Obtained Deans list 6/8 semesters.
. Spent 4 weeks in Costa Rica reaching impoverished children and
families
S K I L L S E T
. Proficient in all Microsoft suite applications
. Knowledge of Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Indesign
. Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills
. Ability to create, maintain and monitor social media sites
. Able to multi-task and meet deadlines efficiently
. Creative ability to generate original marketing
. Passion for organization and event coordinating
. Detail oriented
. Moderate knowledge of Raisers Edge and Power Campus software
. Able to photograph for publication
. Basic knowledge of video capturing and editing
. 65 wpm
References available upon request