Sarah Mead

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Rhode Island

Marketing Major, Spanish Minor (Completed Fall 2010)

Semester at Sea Study Abroad Program (Completed Spring 2009)

Work Experience

Marketing Assistant, Rhode Island Monthly Communications, Inc. (Fall 2010-present)

Administer daily delivery and design of company's coupon program

Plan and execute events*

Manage and maintain social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube)

Conceptualize and develop promotions

Assist with website maintenance, market research and analytic tracking

Collaborate with sales consultants on sales materials, trade negotiations & sponsorships

Assist with customer service and magazine distribution

Oversee intern responsibilities

Marketing Intern, Rhode Island Monthly Communications, Inc. (Fall 2009-Fall 2010)

Sales Associate, Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouse (Summers 2007-2009)

Marketing Intern, Elizabeth Arden (Spring 2006)

Event Planning*

Best of Rhode Island Party; Julys 2010 - 2012

VIP Magazine Section Promotional Events; 2010 - 2012

Top Doctors, Powerful People, Home Design Launch, Wealth Managers, Top Dentists, Five Star Home Professionals, Design Awards, Super Lawyers

The Wedding Experience-Bridal Trade Show; February 2011

City and Regional Magazine Association Conference, June 2010

Computer and Language Skills

Advanced usage of PC operating system, experienced on Mac

Skilled in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), internet and social media channels

Experienced in MailChimp and Constant Contact email delivery platforms

Knowledgeable in Spanish, both oral and written

Beginner work with Adobe Photoshop CS2

Awards and Achievements

Dean's List, University of Rhode Island (Fall 2008-Fall 2010)

Centennial Scholarship, University of Rhode Island (Fall 2006-Spring 2010)