Resume

 

Sara J. Thompson

(503) 805-0938 :: Sarajthompson24@gmail.com

 

EDUCATION

University of Oregon, School of Journalism and Communication                 September 2004 – December 2008
Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations

 
EXPERIENCE

Portland Jazz Festival                                                                                   October 2008 – March 2009                            

Public Relations Intern

Scheduled, created and edited a bimonthly ENewsletter

Created copy for the festival program and other promotional materials

Drafted artist biographies and performance contracts

Created, edited and updated Web site posts

Acted as a TicketMaster box office representative

 

 

Oregon Environmental Council                                                                  May 2008 – September 2008                          

Community Outreach Intern

Researched and drafted green living tips for Web site updates

Created Keynote presentation on climate change for executive meetings

 

 

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.                                                             June 2008 – September 2008

Executive Administrative Assistant

Completed and submitted expense reports with 90 percent rate of approval

Booked air travel and accommodations for ten employees based on complex itinerary needs

Organized and implemented an annual picnic for over 100 guests

Maintained a checkout system for employee cubicle keys with 100 percent compliance with security standards

 

 

Valley River Inn                                                                                                          September 2007 – June 2008

Banquet Server                                                                                                                                     

Organized banquets and built ballroom settings for 400+ guests according to client specifications

Served upscale food and drinks 

Facilitated special needs of clients such as disability access

 

 

David’s Bridal                                                              July 2005 – March 2007 | December 2008 – Present                                                                

Dress Specialist 

Assist 30 customers on average per shift in selecting gowns for weddings and special occasions

Achieve full-time sales goals in a part-time position

Maintain a clientele of hundreds of customers by following up with special orders and alterations

 

 

SPECIAL SKILLS

Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, iWork pages and Keynote, and Adobe InDesign

Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel, Visio and Publisher, iWork Numbers, and Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

Proficient in Italian