Sarah Sommer
Copywriter + Content Specialist
Dallas, Texas
sarah.m.sommer@gmail.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Professional and motivated, with a passion for helping others. A clear and concise communicator, both written and verbal, who knows how to decipher complicated information and relay it to a diverse audience. Quickly adaptable to new situations and able to formulate a plan of action to accomplish a goal.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON - Arlington, TX | Dean’s List + Summa Cum Laude
Bachelor of Arts in Advertising , December 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations, December 2022
American Advertising Federation Chapter President - May 2021-May 2022
TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE – Arlington, TX
Associates of Arts in General Studies, December 2013
EXPERIENCE
OSO GORDITO – Hoonah, AK
Food Truck.
Co-Owner – 2023
· Secured over $100K to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.
· Conducted target market research to scope out local competition and identify advantageous trends.
· Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels, increasing profit by 20% month-over-month.
HOONAH TRAVEL ADVENTURES, LLC – Hoonah, AK
Social Media & Tourism Specialist – Summer 2022
· Promoted and managed face-to-face tour bookings for over 100 people daily.
· Planned, created, and managed social media content, reaching over 13K accounts in 2 months.
· Assisted with supervising gift shop team and ensured exceptional visitor experience.
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON – Arlington, TX
Women’s & Gender Studies Program: Social Media & Events Intern – Summer 2021
· Created and managed social media content, including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook daily.
· Utilized social media to promote summer movie event, increased attendance by 20% over prior year.
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE – Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
Staff Sergeant, Weather Forecaster – 2014-2019
· Analyzed and interpreted meteorological data in order to communicate pertinent information to key leadership.
· Handled 50+ customer interactions per day, in person and via telephone, giving timely and up-to-date information and service.
Administrative Supervisor – 2017-2019
· Trained, mentored, and supervised 10 weather personnel within the section and ensured their technical and professional development.
· Delivered highly effective administrative training every quarter as an on-the-job trainer; trained 12 peers to an operational level, increasing company staffing by 10%.
GALDERMA LABORATORIES, L.P. – Fort Worth, TX
Dermatological Pharmaceutical Company
Marketing Intern – Summer 2012 & 2013
Identified 3 target audiences for the soft launch of acne drug Epiduo, helped launch product 3 months early.
Compiled and tracked over 1,000 subscribers for a direct mail campaign.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Awarded United States Air Force’s prestigious John L. Levitow Award for exemplary performance during Airman Leadership School.
Completed Basic Leadership and Management Course within the top 5% of the class.
SKILLS
Interpersonal skills
Problem-solving
Emotional intelligence