Sarah Helgeson
Majored in Communication And Political Science
University at Albany, Class of 2016
From Eau Claire, WI
University at Albany, Class of 2016
From Eau Claire, WI
I recently graduated from the University at Albany with a degree in Communication and Political Science, in both National Honor Societies. Following my commencement, I have signed a contract to serve for one year with Americorps. I will be a community outreach and volunteer supervisor for a not-for-profit, John XXIII Educational Center. During this year I will be furthering my skills and goals of advancing the common good. I aim to make a career out of working for organizations, or politicians I believe in.
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University at Albany Announces Spring 2016 Graduates
UAlbany congratulates Sarah Helgeson of Eau Claire, WI, who graduated with a degree in Rhetoric and Communication. About the University at Albany: Educationally and culturally, the University at...
August, 08 2016 - Verified by University at Albany
Albany Student Television (ATV)
As a freshman, I joined the marketing division as it was being formed. I quickly became a leader in the marketing going from secretary, to marketing director, to a vice president of the organization, running the entire marketing department. I gained experience creating a marketing strategy, event planning, how to use marketing tools, and leading a team of people to one goal.
Spring 2013 - Spring 2016
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Communication Intern at Office of New York State Lieutenant Governor
For my last semester of college, I am interning at the New York State Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul's office, as a communication intern. For this internship I will be doing press related research, creating press briefings, writing press releases, updating and maintaining the Lieutenant Governor's social media accounts.
January 2016 - Present
Vice President of Marketing at Albany Student Television
Albany Student Television divides the Vice President role into three parts to oversee the three departments: production, distribution, and marketing. As the Vice President of Marketing, I am in charge of the entire marketing department. I will be in charge of planning meetings, tracking success of marketing initiatives, planning events, overseeing campaigns, and training members in using tools such as: Hootsuite, Google Analytics, Final Cut Pro and Photoshop.
May 2015 - Present
Marketing Director, Vice President at Albany Student Television
With Albany Student Television I hold the highest position in the Marketing Department. Since the marketing team's founding, I have been a present leader building the team up from a small group to a large, effective facet of this organization. I run the clubs social media pages, developed marketing campaigns, created flyers, worked with professional cameras, edited, planned meetings, and taught members how to use Photoshop, Google Analytics, Hootsuite, and Final Cut Pro. I have also done a lot of event planning. My sophomore year the marketing team started an annual winter charity event for Toys for Tots. Each year the event grows and we have brought in more donations for Toys for Tots. I have also planned an event completely on my own, the spring talent show. The show was broadcasted live and we divided the proceeds between the winner and the Boys and Girls club of Albany. This organization has taught me the necessary skills to be an effective marketer: to be detail -oriented, time management, goal focused, how to strategize, and how to implement a campaign. I have learned a lot from this organization and continue to hone my skill set daily with them.
January 2013 - Present