SARAH ASH

135 Mathews Street Fort Collins, CO 80524

(303) 888 8349 - sarahannash@gmail.com

Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/sarahannash

EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, Journalism & Media Communication May 2016 Minor: International Development Colorado State University (CSU) Fort Collins, CO Technical Skills Beginner knowledge of Photoshop & InDesign MEDIA EXPERIENCE Lifestyle Publications, Editorial Intern Aug 2015 – Jan 2016

• Gathered and submitted content for monthly Events Calendar • Gathered and submitted press releases for monthly Around the Town section of Boulder & Cherry Creek editions

Spark Wild Media, Communications & Branding Intern Feb 2015 - Aug 2015

• Developed social media campaigns and branding for beauty, health, and fashion clients • Worked with supervisor to design branding for clothing boutique.

CULTURS, Content Writer January 2015 - May 2015

• Pitched story ideas to peers and instructors • Published two online articles per week on multicultural topics

The Rocky Mountain Collegian, Opinion Writer Sept 2014- Jan 2015

• Pitched and wrote weekly articles published online and in print 90.5 KCSU, Radio Show Producer & Reporter May 2012 - Sep 2014

• Assisted with the creative direction of weekly two-hour news show • Close collaboration with other reporters to create content and broadcast live

PAID WORK EXPERIENCE H&M, Sales Advisor Oct 2015 – present

• Provide exceptional customer service on floor, and during all other customer points of contact • Process shipments quickly and efficiently • Assist with floor moves • Operate point of sale system and dressing rooms

Nordstrom, Seasonal Sales in Handbags May - Aug 2014

• Met and exceeded daily and weekly personal and store sales goals • Consistently provided exceptional customer service • Developed expertise in designer handbags • Sold pieces to a wide range of customers in a fashion forward environment

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Aldo Shoes, Key Holder May - Aug 2013

• Met and exceeded daily and weekly personal and store sales goals. • Instructed and supported sales associates • Responsible for opening and closing the store, and performing regular duties including handling deposits and

maintaining store sales records TRAVEL & INVOLVEMENT International Media Studies in New Zealand & Australia Winter 2016

• Traveled to New Zealand & Australia for study abroad with a media focus • Site visits to TV stations, newsrooms, and a PR firm • Direct interaction with media professionals • Created a website with journal entries, photos, and video documenting travels

CSU Alternative Spring Break Spring 2014

• Traveled to Los Angeles over spring break with fellow CSU students for service learning experience • Served at Downtown Women’s Center & Asian Pacific Women’s Center • Sorted donations and interacted with clients, created mural for new office space

Chi Omega Fraternity, Song Chair Fall 2014

• Instructed chapter in all ceremonial songs in adherence with national standards • Supported Recruitment Chair by leading song practices during fall recruitment • Supported New Member Chair by organizing music during initiation ceremonies.