Sara Kate Nash743 Penny Lane, Gurnee, IL 60031

Home: 847-223-8760 Cell: 224-688-8205sarknash@indiana.edu

SummaryMotivated student studying Journalism and English, specifically focused on Public Relations. Excited to further experience in the Public Relations field and communicate more with publics by obtaining another summer internship. Passionate about writing, campus writer for the Indiana Daily Student. Also very knowledgeable about social media. Highlights Exceptional writer Experienced content developer Deadline driven Exceptional multi-tasker Motivated team player Social media savvy 5 years of French InDesign Experience Efficient with Microsoft Office Manages up and down Final Cut Pro Experience Manage crisis situations Excellent communicator Extremely flexible Patient and OrganizedEducationIndiana University – Bloomington, IN Expected 2016Double Major - Journalism & EnglishMinor – French Classes Taken: Mass Communications Law, Introduction to Public Relations, Public Relations for Nonprofits, Public Relations Writing, Public Relations Research and Planning, Magazine Reporting, Introduction to Advertising, Newspaper Article Writing, Principles of Journalism, 100, 200 & 300 Level Creative Writing Classes, Honors Writing Class, 100, 200 & 300 Level Literature Classes, Calculus, Statistics, 250, 300 & 363 Level French Class, Culture & Diversity Classes, Honors Law Class, Honors Environmental Science ClassWarren Township High School – Gurnee, IL 2012High School Diploma: Magna Cum Laude ExperienceJim Havey Public Relations – Nashville, TN – Intern May 2014-August 2014

Kept track of publicity for two night clubs and a restaurant in Las Vegas, attended client meetings, gave input for PR plans and concepts. Gave credentials to media covering the Great Tennessee Air Show, created paste-ups of publicity a client received.

Indiana Daily Student Newspaper – Bloomington, IN – Writer February 2013 to PresentHave written articles for the campus section of the newspaper by interviewing peers and adults in Bloomington, edited articles with editors before they were published. Managed feedback from peers reading the newspaper.

Public Relations Project – Bloomington, IN – Team Leader August 2013 to December 2013Created a public relations campaign for Starbucks and presented the campaign to the class as if they were the client. Semester long project working with a group, leading the group, cooperating with team members, spoke to a public, wrote a campaign plan, and implemented creative ideas.

Cheddar’s Casual Café – Bloomington, IN – Server August 2014 to Present Working with servers and other staff to provide exceptional service to guests, while being responsible for multiple tables at once.

Ted’s Montana Grill – Nashville, TN – Server May 2014 to August 2014Worked as a team with other waiters to satisfy guests and managed multiple tables at once.

Panera Bread – Nashville, TN – Cashier May 2014 to August 2014Welcomed guests and took their orders, handled cash and change, opened the store regularly.

Serpent Safari – Gurnee, IL - Tour Guide May 2012 to August 2012Conveyed information to parents and children about different reptiles, entertained them and helped to run the store.

Blue Devil Swim Club – Gurnee, IL – Swim Coach May 2010 to August 2012

Motivated young swimmers to work towards their goals and become better swimmers. Instructed swimmers, took instruction from the head coach, worked with peer coaches, worked with children and interacted with parents of swimmers.

Anastasia’s Restaurant & Sports Bar – Waukegan, IL - Server April 2013 to July 2013Worked as a team with other waiters to satisfy guests and managed multiple tables at once.

Six Flags Great America-Hurricane Harbor – Gurnee, IL – Life Guard May 2011 to August 2011Kept guests in the park safe and managed crises as they happened. Had to be diligent and aware of my surroundings at all times.

Accomplishments Honors College at Indiana University (Bloomington, IN) – only 4,000 of 42,000 undergraduates

admitted. Expected to take more difficult courses and maintain a higher GPA. Member of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars – awarded as freshman in college. An

organization for students with exceptional grades and active members of society. National Honor Society – Warren Township High School (Gurnee, IL) - an organization for students

with exceptional grades, leadership and a high level of community service.