Samantha M.

Sander
(619) 405-1691
samsander93@gmail.com
1022 Turnstone Road, Carlsbad CA 92011

Education
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations
Expected: Aug. 2016
Emphasis: Communications
Deans List3.5 and higher
2015

Fall 2014, Spring

University of Idaho, Moscow Idaho

Relevant Coursework
Public Relations Campaign Design
Writing
Law of Mass Media
Reporting
Public Relations Writing and Production
the Media
Public Relations Research and Case Studies
Organizations
Organizational Communication
Mass Media

References are available upon request.

Business

Cultural Diversity in
Non-profit
Ethics of

Relevant Experience
Vandal Staff Associate

Sept. 2015

May 2016
University of Idaho, Moscow ID

Assist with the university event-planning and building management

Facilitate operations of buildings responsible for athletic events
Provide exceptional customer service to thousands of patrons at events and athletic
games

Intern

May - Aug. 2014 &

2015
Hudson Printing, Carlsbad, CA

Supported companys marketing strategy and executed it in different phases from

conception to completion including email blasts, brochures, and trade show graphics.
Also participated in high level strategic planning with the owner and sales team.
Communicated and built relationships with current or prospective clients, including
conducting customer satisfaction surveys, participated in sales presentations to
prospective and key clients, developed a list of high value prospects with a focus on
direct mail marketing potential to aid sales in targeting the key contact.
Assisted in administrative duties producing marketing materials for meetings,
generating spread sheets of customers for email blasts and direct mail, answered
phones, greeted clients
Constructed and updated media lists and databases, constantly updated contact list
for email blasts, and direct mail. In addition we supplemented through the use of
LexisNexis
Scheduled, coordinated and attended various corporate events including company
open house event to launch the acquisition of their new HP indigo 7800 digital press.
Participated in the conception of the theme, helped in design of the invitations, aided in
consolidating the list for direct print mail and email invites, assisted in the setup of
event, greeted guests as they arrived and gave tours to showcase the capabilities of
Hudson Printing.

Community Relations Specialist

Jan.

2016 May 2016

University of Idaho Senior Capstone Project, Moscow ID

Co-CEO of four person team assigned to plan and implement a one-year multidimensional campaign for the Latah Recovery Center
Tracking financial needs of Positive Community Norms campaign to fit into a very
limited marketing budget of under $500 over 12 months
Presented the proposed campaign to the client, professor and class of over 20 students

Skills
Adobe InDesign
Microsoft Office Suite
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Tumblr, Pinterest, WordPress, Google Plus

Leadership
Reference Chairman
2014 - Nov. 2015
University of Idaho Delta Delta Delta, Moscow ID
Was selected by chapter advisors to attend the 2015 Tri Delta Collegiate Leadership
Conference

Nov.