Sara Brooks has over 10 years of experience in administrative, editorial, and customer service roles. She currently works as an Administrative Assistant at Day & Johns, PLLC and is the Senior Editor of the Piedmont Journal. Previously, she has held roles such as Starbucks Licensed Store Manager and Customer Service Clerk. Brooks received a B.A. in English Literature and English Writing from Christopher Newport University in 2014. She has published several poems and academic papers.

1. SARA BROOKS
13571 Dodsworth Drive, Bristow, VA 20136 • (571) 512-0004
EXPERIENCE
Sept. 2014 – present Day & Johns, PLLC Fairfax, VA
Adminstrative Assistant
 Completed all administrative and office manager duties.
 Managed all office equipment including phones, faxes,
computers, printers, etc.
 Performed legal duties including drafting closing letters,
managing case files, and contacting clients.
Apr. 2014 – present Piedmont Journal Gainesville, VA
Senior Editor
 Ran social media outlets including Facebook., Twitter, and
Tumblr.
 Implemented Google Docs to organize all submissions for
judging and editing.
 Managed website construction to feature monthly writers.
 Drafted and created print media for quarterly journals.
 Managed staff and tracked finances.
May 2012 – present Starbucks Coffee Company Gainesville, VA
Barista
 Provided excellent customer service, including the
implementation of state health codes and Starbucks procedure.
 Kept up-to-date records and reduced food turn-over rates at a
store and district level.
 Broke several sales and service goals set at the store and district
level.
Nov. 2012 – May 2014 Harris Teeter Newport News, VA
Stabucks Licensed Store Manager
 Managed all Starbucks employees in multiple facets including
scheduling, hiring and training, and certification of both Baristas
and Barista trainers.
 Exceeded sales expectations including setting three all-time high
store sales records.
 Minimzed employee turnover, maintained state. Harris Teeter,
and Starbucks safety and sanitation guidelines.

2. May 2010 – Apr. 2012 Aromas Bakery Newport News, VA
Barista
 Organized and run community events such as Open Mic and
Featured Musician nights.
 Maintained inventory, directed training for all new employees,
regulated health and safety standards.
 Regularly helped chefs with food preparation and delivery.
 Counted and maintained accurate tip and till counts.
July 2007 – Nov. 2012 Harris Teeter Newport News, VA
Customer Service Clerk/Cashier
 Engaged with customers and provided friendly and quick service.
 Received 5 star Legendary Award for Outstanding Service
 Received ‘iLead’ award (employee of the quarter) June 2009-
August 2009
EDUCATION
2009-2014 Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA
 B.A. of English Literature, B.A. of English Writing
 Nomination for the Excellence in Undergraduate Research
Award, presented academic research at the 2014 Paideia
Conference
PUBLICATIONS
Brooks, Sara. “Ballet”. Teen Ink RAW. Teen Ink. 2009. Web.
Brooks, Sara. “Ballet”. Teen Ink Magazine. Teen Ink. 2009. Print.
Brooks, Sara. “Dry”. Creative Communications Poetry Anthology. Creative Communications.
2010. Web.
Brooks, Sara. “Dry.” Falling for the Story: An Anthology of Exemplary Student Writing.
Northern Virginia Writing Project. Fairfax. 2009. Print.
Brooks, Sara. “Exploration”. Teen Ink RAW. Teen Ink. 2009. Web.
Brooks, Sara. “Society”. Teen Ink RAW. Teen Ink. 2009. Web.
Brooks, Sara. “The Thematic and Stylistic Similarities between Ernest Hemingway and Claude
McKay.” Paideia: The Thirteenth Annual Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research
WWW.SARAEBROOKS.COM • SARA.BROOKS@OUTLOOK.COM

3. Conference, April 12, 2014. Newport News, VA. Christopher Newport University English
Department. April 2014.
Brooks, Sara. “Untitled.” Virginia State Poetry Competition. Virginia Tech. Blacksburg, 2009.
Print.
WWW.SARAEBROOKS.COM • SARA.BROOKS@OUTLOOK.COM
SKILLS
 Microsoft Suite (Office, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
proficient
 Adobe In-Design proficient
 Prezi proficient
 Easel.ly & Map Box proficient
 Familiar with all major social networking platforms including but
not limited to: Facebook, Twitte, Tumblr, LinkedIn, Google+,
Pinterest, Instagram, Flickr, Vine, Livejournal, WordPress, etc.
 Familiar with SEO/SEM
 Well-versed with both short and long copy
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Dr. Robert Scott Prince William County Schools
(571) 525-0695 / hickory075@gmail.com
 Ph.D. in Educational Sciences at the University of Northern
Colorado
 Published author of 5 novels, numerous short stories
 Poet Laureate of Prince William County
Dr. Cindy Smith George Mason University
(703) 946-5441 / csmitc@gmu.edu / LinkedIn
 Assistant Professor of Environmental and Sustainability Studies
 Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Policy at GMU
 Education Director at the Potomac Environmental Research &
Education Center
Milt Johns, Esq. Day & Johns, PLLC
(703) 216-3205 / miltesq@aol.com / LinkedIn
 Partner at Day & Johns, PLLC
 Chairman of the Prince William County School Board
 Member of the Board of Visitors for Radford University