Sara Surber is a senior at the University of West Florida majoring in public relations and marketing with a 3.53 GPA. She has worked as a marketing communications intern at the Pensacola Bay Area Convention Bureau for over a year, and also works as a server and has previous graphic design experience. Her internship duties include writing marketing materials, managing social media, and producing a monthly TV show. She is proficient in Microsoft Office, Photoshop, and typing 65 wpm.

1. Sara M. Surber | Marketing Communications Intern
Pensacola Bay Area Convention Bureau & VIC
1401 E. Gregory St., Pensacola, FL 32502
(850) 434-1234 ext. 234 or (850) 512-2129
intern@pensacolachamber.com or sms60@students.uwf.edu
OBJECTIVE To obtain a career in the exciting field of Public Relations and
Communications upon graduation.
EDUCATION Undergraduate Student-Senior Graduation: August 2011
University of West Florida-Pensacola, FL
Major: Public Relations/Communication Arts
Minor: Marketing Applications
UWF Undergraduate GPA in major: 3.53
Knowledge & Experience:
AP Style Writing & Editing, Newspaper Writing & Reporting, PR
Writing, Public Relations, Media Relations, Issues Tracking,
Social Media, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Sales
Management, Professional Selling Methods, Business and
Professional Communications, Crisis Communications, Interactive
Marketing, Micromedia, E-commerce, Graphic Design & Web,
Blogs, Pitching Stories, Newsletters, E-newsletters, News
Releases, SMRs, VNRs, SEO & RSS
• Assumed full course load while working 30-35 hours a
week, last seven semesters
• Funded 75% of University expenses through employment
last seven semesters
• Financed 100% of personal and living expenses through
employment, last seven semesters while maintaining an
above B average GPA in current field of study
EXPERIENCE Marketing Communications Intern Dec. 2010-Present
Pensacola Bay Area Convention Bureau & VIC
• Perform marketing tasks for the chamber
• Sell and manage tourism partnerships
• Pitch stories to travel writers and various publications
• Proof, edit and compile media kits
• Write e-newsletters, blogs and news releases
• Update social media accounts
• Produce monthly television show
• Track media coverage and collect news clippings
• Update creative content on company website
• Compose promotional materials with speed and accuracy
• Complete difficult tasks on strict deadlines

2. Sara M. Surber | Marketing Communications Intern
Pensacola Bay Area Convention Bureau & VIC
1401 E. Gregory St., Pensacola, FL 32502
(850) 434-1234 ext. 234 or (850) 512-2129
intern@pensacolachamber.com or sms60@students.uwf.edu
Part-Time Server Dec. 2010-Present
Oar House-Pensacola, FL
• Provide quality service to dozens of customers every shift
• Up-sell menu items, alcohol and merchandise
• Ensure customer satisfaction and return business
Part-Time Customer Service Staff Oct. 2009-Dec. 2010
Publix Supermarkets-Pensacola, FL
• Performed accounting for front and back office of all
money services/transactions and balanced Totals for Cash
Accountability reports
• Ensured complete customer satisfaction and return business
by providing premier, quality customer service
• Managed employees and coordinated the front end of the
store
Graphic Designer Jan. 2007-Aug. 2008
Beachmerchant-Gulf Shores, AL
• Created online virtual tours for Meyer Real Estate
properties
• Assisted with design and set-up of Meyer’s Website
• Composed and finished tours with proficiency and
accuracy
AWARDS Southeast Journalism Conference February 19, 2011
• Competed against a dozen other schools in the onsite PR
writing competition and placed third
ACTIVITIES Florida Public Relations Association, Fall 2010
Springboard 2011 PR Conference Planning Committee, Fall 2010
Progressive Student Alliance, Fall 2010
United Way, Fall 2007-present
Habitat for Humanity, 2008-2010
March of Dimes Team Captain, Spring 2010
COMPUTER
SKILLS Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Publisher and Photoshop, 65 wpm with accuracy

3. Sara M. Surber | Marketing Communications Intern
Pensacola Bay Area Convention Bureau & VIC
1401 E. Gregory St., Pensacola, FL 32502
(850) 434-1234 ext. 234 or (850) 512-2129
intern@pensacolachamber.com or sms60@students.uwf.edu
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Laura Lee Director of Communications, CBV
Communications Manager
Convention Bureau & VIC, Visit Pensacola
1401 E. Gregory St.
Pensacola, FL 32502
llee@visitpensacola.com
(850) 434-1234 ex. 231
Alex Cook Supervisor, Seafood Restaurant
Assistant Manager
Lucky Snapper
76 HWY 98 E.
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 217-4739
Richard Bailey Business Owner, Graphic Design Co.
Business Owner
Beachmerchant
191 North shore Circle Suit 101
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 923-7888
ACADEMIC REFERENCES
Eileen M. Perrigo M.Ed. Professor, UWF
Communication Arts
University of West Florida
11000 University Pkwy.
Bldg. 36 Pensacola Rm. 128, FL 32514
eperrigo@uwf.edu
(850) 474-3267
Dr. Felicia Morgan Professor, UWF
Marketing and Economics
University of West Florida
11000 University Pkwy.
Bldg. 53 Pensacola, FL 32514
fmorgan@uwf.edu
(850) 474-2659

4. Sara M. Surber | Marketing Communications Intern
Pensacola Bay Area Convention Bureau & VIC
1401 E. Gregory St., Pensacola, FL 32502
(850) 434-1234 ext. 234 or (850) 512-2129
intern@pensacolachamber.com or sms60@students.uwf.edu
Rick Scott M.A., APR, CPRC Professor, UWF
Communication Arts
University of West Florida
11000 University Parkway
Bldg. 36 Rm. 129, FL 32514
dscott1@uwf.edu
(850) 474-2360
Sonya Daniel Public Information Manager, Escambia County
Public Information and Communications
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
221 Palafox Place, Suite. 410
Pensacola, FL 32502
sonya_daniel@myescambia.com
(850) 595-3476