RESUME
Professional
info
My name is Samantha Shephard and I recently graduated from the University of Alabama (Roll Tide!) with a Bachelor of Arts and Communications in Advertising and Spanish. I am passionate about being able to communicate and embrace as many people as possible in a unique and creative way. Advertising and Spanish allow me to do both! I possess a strong work ethic which is reflected in my achievements and on-campus involvement shown below.
Skills
ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE
HUBSPOT
MAILCHIMP
MICROSOFT OFFICE
QUALTRICS
SEO
SIMMONS
SOCIAL MEDIA
WORDPRESS
Work
experience
Corporate Strategy Fellow | Hill+Knowlton Strategies
June 2019 - Present
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Conducts research, providing analysis and compiling detailed information on industry events and activities in support of presentation deliverables to C-level executives
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Provides corporate strategy for a fortune 10 telecommunications and mass media conglomerate
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Writes a variety of communications pieces and summarizes large amounts of detailed information
Marketing Intern | iLawVentures, LLC.
May 2018 - January 2019
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Worked directly with Chief Executive Officer and collaborated with Vice President of Marketing in market research, brand strategy, and traditional marketing
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Performed a limited set of administrative tasks such as email filtering, social media marketing, updating of CRM and Hubspot, content writing and copywriting
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Assisted the marketing team in distributing traditional promotional collateral
Lifeguard | University Recreation
August 2017 - January 2018
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Maintained pump room and pool chemicals per state rules and regulations, cleaned and maintained indoor and outdoor pool areas
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Enforced guests' adherence to pool guidelines and rules in a professional manner
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Responsible for overseeing three different pools in separate complexes on campus
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Regularly trained for emergency lifesaving procedures and drills, and was CPR, AED and First Aid certified
Piano Teacher | Musical Beginnings
January 2017 - May 2017
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Provided piano instruction to 2nd and 3rd-grade students
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Taught in small group settings in which students have complete autonomy
Crew Member |Cold Stone Creamery
April 2013 - June 2015
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Assisted guests with making menu choices in an informative and helpful fashion
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Maintained knowledge of current menu items and preparation methods
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Appropriately suggested additional items to customers to increase sales
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Answered questions about menu selections and made recommendations when requested
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Handle cash, credit or check transactions with customers
Languages
ENGLISH (Native)
SPANISH (Advanced)
FRENCH (Beginner)
Achievements
CAPSTONE MERIT SCHOLAR
DEAN'S LIST FALL 2015 & 2018
PRESIDENT'S LIST SPRING 2019
Education
University of Alabama
BAC Advertising & Spanish
August 2015 - May 2019
I'm currently a fourth-year at the University of Alabama. I'm excited to be graduating in early May 2019 with my Bachelor of Arts and Communications in Advertising and Spanish.
I have also had the pleasure of studying abroad at Real Centro Universitario Escorial - Maria Cristina in Madrid, Spain for my summer 2017 semester.
Involvement
Her Campus | Secretary
July 2017 - April 2019
Staff writer for this international online magazine at the University of Alabama Chapter. Here is a link to my articles to date: https://www.hercampus.com/author/sami-shephard
Capstone Advertising Federation | Member
September 2017 - April 2019
Member of the collegiate chapter of the American Advertising Federation at the University of Alabama.
Girlfriend Theology | Small Group Leader
September 2017 - May 2018
Privileged to provide weekly leadership and discussion to a group of high school freshmen women through a free-flowing format using Christian faith & Biblical principles.
UA Dance Marathon | Creative Committee
February 2016 - April 2019
Member on the creative committee that uses graphic design to promote the University of Alabama’s Dance Marathon, a benefit gala for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.