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348 Blue Course Dr. #266 State College, PA 16803 | sep5307@psu.

edu | 484-515-6181

Sarah E. Peterson

Profile

Junior at The Pennsylvania State University at University Park with the intent of graduating with a dual degree in Journalism and Public Relations from the College of Communications with a minor in French. Incredibly outgoing and friendly with a true desire to communicate with people. Very passionate about social media, writing, and blogging. Possesses a high energy level in order to accomplish as many tasks as possible while still being focused on the task at hand. Is a proven self-starter with the ability to take initiative in any situation. Highly trained in great customer service and trained in working well in groups and with all different types of people.

Education

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park - Bachelor of Arts in Journalism Expected December 2015 - Significant Courses: Telecommunications, Principles of Multimedia Journalism, Honors English Composition, Speech Communications, News Reporting and Writing, Media Law and Ethics

Work Experience

Onward State (State College, PA) - August 2013 to present Staff Writer - Onward State is the most widely read online student-run news publication in the world with an annual readership of over 15 million. - Write features, news, entertainment, opinion, and sports stories - Work closely with editors to develop story ideas Centre County Gazette (State College, PA) - September 2013 to present News Intern - Write stories, follow leads, cover breaking news events - Writing for print and online publications Urban Outfitters (Philadelphia, PA and remote) - July 2013 to present Stylist/Product Agent/Customer Service Agent - Assist website customers with styling and any questions they may have - Sell Urban Outfitters product - Sold $2000+ in two weeks. Intern Queen (remote) - July 2013 to present Intern - Work with CEO Lauren Berger on press releases, internship postings, and event planning. - Work alongside two other interns on tasks related to blogging, public relations, and communications. Rent the Runway (New York, NY and remote) - May 2013 to present Intern - Blog as a representative of Rent the Runway - Create successful marketing campaigns to promote the brand on campus Wegmans Food Markets, Inc (Bethlehem, PA) - August 2010 to present - Provided impressive and knowledge-based customer service - Awarded the Featured Cashier of the Month award November 2010

Activities and Other Experience


- Social Media Manager and Public Relations Committee Member of Phi Mu Sorority - Beta Mu Chapter - Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon Communications Committee Member 2012-2013 - Style Editor for HerCampus Penn State

Computer Skills

- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint - Mac OSX, Pages, Numbers, Keynote - Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop - Skilled in using social media platforms

Scholarships

- The John and Ann Curley Scholarship in Communications - Awarded for the 2013-2014 school year

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