Resume

• 2005

  Master of Arts (M.A.)

  Related courses: grant writing

  strategic planning

  crisis management

  community relations

  budget management

  interpersonal and organizational behavior

  Leadership in Human Service Administration

  Bradley University

• 2001

  Bachelor's degree

  Bachelor of Science Communications

  Concentration: Public Relations\n\tMinor: Business Management and Administration\n\tRelated courses: finance

  accounting

  public relations research

  public relations writing

  marketing

  advertising

  media production

  basic reporting

  Public Relations

  Bradley University

• Advertising

  Brand Management

  Social Media

  Public Speaking

  Non-profits

  Budgets

  Team Building

  Fundraising

  Leadership

  Higher Education

  Nonprofits

  Teaching

  Volunteer Management

  Social Networking

  Event Planning

  Board Development

  Small Business

  Event Management

  Public Relations

  O'Shea

  Sara

  Bradley University

  So Chic Boutique

  Behind Every Bride

  So Chic Events

  •\tProvide day-of

  full-service

  and consulting services for couples planning their wedding\n•\tConsult with various nonprofit and community organizations to plan fundraising events

  with a focus on logistics and budget management\n•\tWork with corporations and small businesses to plan holiday gatherings

  customer or employee apreciation events

  and incentive programs

  So Chic Events

  Publisher/Founder

  Regional bridal magazine for Central Illinois providing articles

  advice and vendor referrals. Producing the biggest and most fabulous bridal shows throughout the Peoria area.

  Behind Every Bride

  Adjunct Faculty

  •\tInstruct and develop courses within the Family and Consumer Sciences Department (Special Event Planning)as well as the Leadership Studies Minor including Women in Leadership

  Experiential Leadership

  and Leadership Without Authority\n•\tInstruct COM 103 - Speech Communications for freshmen students

  Bradley University

  Director

  Center for Student Leadership and Public Service

  Bradley University

  So Chic Boutique

  Morton

  Illinois

  A boutique specializing in party supplies

  gifts

  baby items

  wedding accessories and so much more! Now also available online!

  Owner