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SYDNEY SPARKS
165 Lockring Drive, Lilburn, GA 30047 • +1 (770) 296 6753• [email protected] • https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydneysparks
OBJECTIVE To obtain a position within an organization where I can contribute my verbal and written communications skills.
Additionally, to exhibit my exceptional work-environment adaptability and identify needs of the company and add to its success.
EDUCATION Oglethorpe University: Atlanta, Georgia, 2012 – Present
o Major: Communications and Rhetoric Studies Minor: Politics (expected graduation date: May 2016) GPA: 3.534 Technische Universität Dortmund: Dortmund, Germany, Summer 2014, 2015
o Summer internship along with intensive German language and culture programs Academic Honors: Dean’s List: Spring 2013, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, HOPE Scholarship 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 Relevant Coursework:
o Theories of Communication and Rhetoric Gained an understanding on effective ways to communicate with others in different environments
o Business Writing Developed knowledge on writing in a business setting i.e. press releases, business proposals, letters, etc.
o Public Speaking Practiced ways of speaking in front of a group of people with emphasis on persuasive, informative,
inspiring, and technical speecho German (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
Acquired extensive knowledge of German culture—past and present, as well as German language instruction
o Journalism Effectively learned to interpret and process news and write varying objective, informative texts
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Communications Intern, Ruhr Fellowship 2015, Dortmund Germany, Summer 2015
o Prepared press releases translated from German to English for publicationo Managed Fellowship Alumni social mediao Coordinated Ruhr Fellows in educational and cultural excursions throughout the German Ruhr Areao Communicated with Ruhr Fellowship Alumni about joining social media groups as well as attending eventso Translated university press releases from German to English and summarized them for short texts published on
The Ruhr Alliance official website Hudson Grille, Atlanta, Georgia 2013 – Present
o Communicated effectively to ensure customer satisfactiono Worked in a team oriented environment to provide excellent customer serviceo Promoted quality food and beverage specials in order to increase restaurant revenueo Acquired an extensive knowledge of food and beverage products and educated customers on different items
Head Lacrosse Coach, DC Express Club, Dunwoody, Georgia 2015-Presento Organized practices and play dates for high school level lacrosse teamo Instructed players on lacrosse skills and fundamentals o Coordinated instructional sessions to prepare for tournament gameso Volunteered at different clinics to teach the lacrosse throughout the state of Georgia
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES AND LEADERSHIP The Stormy Petrel Newspaper Featured Writer 2015-Present German Club 2014-Present Oglethorpe University Women’s Varsity Lacrosse 2012-Present
o Team Captain: 2012, 2015, 2016 Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority 2012-Present Oglethorpe International Ambassadors 2014-2015 Education First Mentor 2014-2015 Southeastern Athletic Conference All-Sportsmanship Award 2013, 2014 Oglethorpe Panhellenic Council 2013-2014
o Secretary Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) 2012-2013 Girl Scout Gold Leadership Award 2012
SKILLS Proficient in Microsoft Suite: Publisher, Word, and PowerPoint. Extensive experience with Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube Basic/ Conversational German: oral and written
