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Sarah Hope Johnston Phone: (661) 644-4156 Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION
University of California, Santa Barbara B.A. Communication, Professional Writing Minor (Emphasis on Civic Engagement) Expected Graduation Date: June 2017 Cumulative GPA: 3.6
Relevant Course Work: Writing for Public Relations, Marketing Communication, Business Administration Writing, Organizational Communication: A Global Perspective
University of Lyon 2 Lyon, France (August 2015-May 2016) Study Abroad Program; classes in French
WORK EXPERIENCE Writing and Development Intern, Santa Barbara Education Foundation, Santa Barbara, CA January 2017-present
• Prepare press releases, news letters, and other marketing materials • Write and design brochures, flyers, and pamphlets for events and programs • Update website and maintain social media campaign utilizing Facebook, Twitter, and blogging • Assist with event coordination
Community Engagement Intern, PathPoint, Santa Barbara, CA June 2016-present • Research statistics and information regarding PathPoint and similar organizations • Assist with writing and editing grant proposals • Conduct interviews with PathPoint staff to create an extensive database of information to be used
for public relations purposes Administrative Assistant, Physics Department, UCSB, Santa Barbara, CA
February 2015-June 2015 • Updated and maintained spreadsheets, directories, reimbursements, and other materials • Assisted visitors with reservations and the coordination of meeting schedules and events • Completed office work, photocopying, organizing files, and other clerical duties
Concessions Coordinator, Theater and Dance Department, UCSB, Santa Barbara, CA January 2015-May 2015 • Worked with Community Relations Manager to plan and organize concessions operations for
theater and dance performances with crowds up to 300 people • Coordinated with food vendors to purchase appropriate food items for concessions • Documented financial procedures of daily interactions and sales in spreadsheets
RELEVANT ACTIVITIES
Apparel Chair, Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority December 2014-August 2015 • Designed merchandise and communicated with sellers about sorority merchandise design/payment • Meticulously handled order placement and organized payment of members
SKILLS
Computer: • Proficient with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Apple Desktop Suite • Experienced with social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest
Languages: • French: Intermediate written and oral skills (3 years of experience; 1 year abroad in France) • Spanish: Basic written and oral skills (3 years of experience)
HONORS
UCSB Honor’s Program, (Summer 2014-Present) Sigma Alpha Lambda Honor’s Fraternity, UCSB Chapter (April 2014-Present)