SARA BOLANOS

*** ******* ** ***. **, Brooklyn, NY 11237 (H) 703-***-**** (C) 703-***-**** adcjl4@r.postjobfree.com Education

Bachelor of English: Concentration in Creative Writing 08/2014 - 05/2018 Mary Washington University: Virginia

Study Abroad 01/2017 - 06/2017

Bangor University: Wales

Work History

Marketing and Publicity Intern

Regnery Publishing- Washington, DC 09/2019 – 12/2019

• Prepared press materials

o Created press kits which included; author bios, press questions, pulled excerpts, and a captivating pitch of the book

• Managed pitch lists

o Sent out various pitches to news outlets, including; print, radio, and podcasts using Cision.

• Researched various pitching angles across all imprints (political, history, faith, fiction)

• Tracked media for high-selling titles

• Mailed review copies to national, regional, and local media o Used Speedforce to create mass mailing or individual mailing lists

• Created content for social media

o Generated interest in social media, created ad campaigns, created give-aways Events Assistant

Arlington Catholic Diocese- Arlington, VA 09/2018 - 06/2019

• Organized events of large and small volumes

• Communicated with caterers on events to the Bishops specific needs

• Created detailed logistics of events

• Created flyers and other literature using Photoshop, Indesign, Publisher, and Illustrator Sales Associate 06/2015 - 07/2018

N’used – Herndon, VA

• Displayed items, served customers, and over saw deliveries

• Dealt with queries and complaints, pitched ideas to senior management

• Helped design and interpret financial reports, helped meet daily sale goals

• Re-established social media presence on Instagram and Twitter Assistant Nonfiction Editor, Intern 01/2018 - 05/2018 Rappahannock Review Literary Magazine – Fredericksburg, VA

• Pre-read submissions through Submittable

• Copy-edited accepted submissions

• Emphasized team cohesion and communication in editorial meeting Social Media Manager, Intern 6/2017 - 12/2017

Alex Westmore Books– Remote

• Constructed social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr) campaign to coincide with authors books

• Helped establish ‘the voice’ of the brand with social media content

• Actively and independently communicated with others on behalf of the author Volunteer Experience

Peer Advisor for Center for International Education

• Advised students who are interested in studying abroad

• General office work, including filing, receiving phone calls, and organizing events Small Group Leader for Associates of Saint John Bosco

• Emphasized communication, and open discussions among small groups in the community Professional Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a deadline-driven environment

• Strong understanding of and interest in social media

• Ability to manage event logistics

• Ability to craft and send engaging pitches to various news outlet sources

• Knowledge of Cision and Speedforce

• Ability to create content for social media campaigns and giveaways and generate interest

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