Samantha Perez Athens, GA • 859.402.6718 • [email protected] • www.linkedin.com/in/samanthaeliseperez • www.sam-perez.com EDUCATION The University of Georgia, Athens GA May 2022 BA, Journalism in Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications BA, Spanish in Franklin College of Arts and Sciences Certificate: New Media Studies Cumulative GPA: 3.83 Journalism-Related GPA: 4.0 EXPERIENCE Recruitment Manager, The Red & Black, Athens, GA August 2020 – Present • Develop recruitment process for fall 2020 semester • Work with new recruits to teach principles of journalism, including AP style and writing for news, sports, and culture desks Staff Writer, The Red & Black, Athens, GA March 2019 – August 2020 • Researched content for weekly stories and produced high quality content for the news desk under strict deadlines • Covered the Student Government Association, UGA crime, and UGA administration beats News Director, WUOG 90.5 FM - The Athens Journal News, Athens, GA Jan. 2020 - Present • Manage the three weekly Athens Journal News programs and attend weekly executive committee meetings • Operate The Athens Journal News Twitter account and section on the WUOG website Director of Marketing, Chi Omega Dec. 2020 – Present • Delegate tasks and responsibilities to the Social Media Chair and Webmaster • Create marketing plans and communication strategies in line with Mu Beta's brand Show Host and Content Writer, WUOG 90.5 FM - The Athens Journal News, Athens, GA Jan. 2019 – Dec. 2019 • Wrote news stories each week on international, national, and local topics • Delivered the news live on-air during thirty-minute shows Social Media Manager, DV8 Kitchen and Saul Good Restaurant & Pub, Lexington, KY July 2016 – Present • Manage the Instagram and Facebook, including posts and engagement with followers • Market the business's products by creating content through photography and graphic design Server and Bartender, Saul Good Restaurant & Pub, Lexington, KY July 2016 – Present • Demonstrated responsibility, sound judgement, and professionalism while serving guests alcohol to prevent excessive drinking and ensure guest safety • Ensured optimal guest experience by seating guests, taking orders, serving guests, removing plates and silverware promptly, and knowledgeably recommending menu items based on customer needs • Managed orders and accompanying financial transaction using digital Point of Sale system Intern, WKYT-TV, Lexington, KY April 2018 - May 2018 • Participated in writing, story development, and showcasing of news content on air and online • Coordinated with news managers and assignment editors in determining content needs while learning how to enhance content with graphics, make time sensitive decisions, write clearly for multiple platforms on tight deadlines, and display strong editorial judgment while following journalistic ethics and libel laws Camp Counselor, Camp Crestridge for Girls, Black Mountain, NC, May 2019 - July 2019 • Lived with and tend to 8-10 campers per two-week session and ensured campers maintain good hygiene, proper behavior, and safety • Supervised and evaluate skills and skill instructors Sales Associate, Athleta, Lexington, KY Feb. 2018 – Aug. 2018 • Utilized expert knowledge of Athleta product combined with passion for activity, health and wellness to educate, inform, inspire and wardrobe customers with the right activity or wellness offering • Respected the customers, took pride in the brand mission, the product, the store, and its team and works to deepen the relationship with customers in order to provide an innovative and compelling shopping and community experience SKILLS & LEADERSHIP Cox Institute’s Levin Leaders Program, Athens, GA Jan. 2021 - Present Nominated Member • Examines leadership principles in a program specifically designed to help emerging young media leaders develop their skills and abilities • Nominated by a journalism faculty member for the program during the 2021 spring semester Chi Omega Fraternity, Athens, GA Aug. 2018 - Present Director of Marketing (2021) Webmaster (2020) Bylaw Committee Member (2019-2020) Sisterhood Support Group Leader (Fall 2019) DiGamma Kappa Professional Broadcast Society, Athens, GA Sept. 2019 - Present Member • Network with professionals involved in broadcasting • Gain hands-on experience with writing, directing, producing, shooting and editing while maintaining a professional competence Wishmakers UGA Athens, GA Aug. 2019 - Present Chi Omega Sorority Representative • Raise money to grant wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions • Host events, percentage nights, fundraising campaigns, and recruit a team of 40+ members within my sorority Trailstones Volunteer Sept. 2019 – May 2020 Counselor • Led an online video chat with a group of 8th graders in encouraging, Gospel-centered conversation • Communicated with parents via email to discuss weekly topics TEDxUGA Athens, GA Aug. 2019 – Dec. 2019 Student Council Member & Presenter Advisor • Work with a presenter to curate a TeD talk that is tailored to an individual presenter’s needs • Develop, interview candidates, and host the fall Student Idea Showcase alongside other student council members Freshman Greek Leaders Athens, GA Oct. 2018 – May 2019 Member • Selected from an applicant pool of 140 students • Attended biweekly meetings covering topics intended to prepare students to get ready for the professional world UGA HEROs Athens, GA Aug. 2018 – May 2019 Member and Fundraiser HONORS & AWARDS • Kate Jeter Mu Beta Memorial Scholarship • Grady College’s McClure Broadcasting Scholarship • Chi Omega Mu Beta Junior Scholarship • Grady College’s McBrayer Broadcast Sales Management • Grady College’s Mary Lester Betts Scholarship Grant • Arch Ready Professionalism Certificate • Classic Scholarship • AXA Achievement Scholarship • Deans List 2019 • Betty and Joe Satterthwaite Memorial Scholarship .