Sarah K. Bartlett 1200 LAKE ROAD LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS 60045

PHONE 847.924.7238 EMAIL SARAHKBARTLETT@GMAIL.COM

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PROFILE Seeking full-time opportunities in media relations, public relations, and corporate communication.

Strengths include: Professional business ethic with strong interest in media, current events, and politics. Exceptionally detailed oriented and strong dedication to work and projects Effective communicator, charismatic, motivated, innovative, team player Proficient in Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign, Microsoft Office, PC, Mac, social media

EDUCATION MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY, Milwaukee, WI Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications, May 2010 Major: Public Relations Minor: Political Science

THE LES ASPIN CENTER FOR GOVERNMENT, Washington, DC, Spring 2009 PROFESSIONAL Eisenhower Intern, Republican National Committee, Washington, DC, Summer 2009 EXPERIENCE Worked as the sole intern in the office of RNC Co-Chairman Jan Larimer

Developed an integrated tracking system of women candidates for the 2009 and 2010 election cycles, including detailed state-by-state data and relevant web articles Managed the nomination and registration process of more than 300 women for the June 2009 RNC Women’s Summit Interacted with speakers, presenters, RNC members, attendees, RNC staff, and venue staff

during the execution of the June 2009 RNC Women’s Summit

Congressional Intern, Congressman Mark Kirk, Washington, DC, Spring 2009 Attended congressional briefings and assisted staff with tasks and projects as requested Conducted, organized and tracked constituent communication Led informative and comprehensive tours of the United States Capitol

Campaign Intern, McCain-Palin Victory 2008, Waukesha, WI, September 2008-November 2008 Assisted staff at local McCain-Palin events including working with security and secret service in running the main entrance to a campaign rally with several hundred attendees Contributed to the recruitment & training of several hundred volunteers Aided in the coordination and conduction of door-to-door and phone surveys

Public Information Intern, Common Council-City Clerk, Milwaukee, WI, Fall 2008 Wrote media releases, commendations, and newsletter stories for the aldermen as requested Led tours, assisted with administrative tasks, and attended Common Council meetings

Producer’s Assistant Intern, CBS 58, Milwaukee, WI, Spring 2007 Regularly wrote scripts for the evening news as requested by the producer Assisted staff during the live broadcast by working in the main control room and contributing to the efforts required for alterations to the program as necessary Assisted reporters and photographers in preparing live shots for the producer

Leadership Training Program/Staff, Camp Lake Hubert, Lake Hubert, MN, Summer ‘04, ‘07, ‘08 Received comprehensive leadership training in group leadership, problem solving,

conflict resolution, teamwork, cooperation, communication and listening skills Planned, organized and executed special events for 250 children and 40 staff

COURSE WORK Strategic Research, Media Writing, Media Law, Persuasion, Media in Society, PR Campaigns, Marketing, Contemporary Presentation, Communications Design, Advertising Principles, Communication in the Presidency, Interest Group Politics, Comparative Politics, US Congress Senior Capstone- Worked with the client to develop a complete advertising and public relations campaign for Listen To Your Lakes, a Great Lakes initiative program at the Shedd Aquarium, while adhering to a strict budget and to client needs. The campaign was created for the Chicago market.

ACTIVITIES Students for Scott Walker- Chairman, College Republicans- Director of Communications, CPAC 2010- Volunteer, Marquette Program Board- Special Events Committee, MUTV, PRSSA 2008 Republican National Convention, International Volunteer- Xi’an, China (Winter ‘09-‘10)

Cultures for Youth- Founding Member and Vice President of Public Relations (2002-2006)