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