Sara Rentas
My name is Sara Rentas and I am a University of Central Florida graduate with degrees in Advertising-Public Relations and Art Education. I am passionate about music, visual and performance art, reading, learning about new cultures, sustainability, and travel.
I am someone who is consistently working to improve their skills and takes advantage of every new opportunity to do so. I want to shape a career for myself in which I can better my communities with effective communication, respect, and the sharing and appreciation of art.
Experience
August - November 2018
Marketing Intern at Mishu Music
House of Creatives Music Festival
Orlando, FL
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I reached out to local record stores and social media influencers to arrange social media giveaways.
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I distributed festival posters and flyers to businesses and at concerts that attracted the target audience in Orlando.
May - August 2017
Marketing Intern at Central Florida Community Arts
Orlando, FL
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I created content for Central Florida Community Arts social media accounts.
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I assisted in writing media releases, story pitches, and marketing plans for new projects and performances.
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Created an interactive photo booth for a performance to promote the organization on social media.
March 2017 - May 2019
Public Relations Officer for Swing Knights at UCF
Orlando, FL
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Managed the organization's communication and social media accounts through Hootsuite.
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Led in-person outreach efforts and distributing promotional material to local businesses and events.
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Organized workshops and guest teaching lessons in the Orlando area.
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Redesigned the Swing Knights website to be more user friendly and effectively communicate the organization's goals, events, and culture.
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Helped to meet weekly deadlines and organize members' annual trip to an international workshop.
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Dance instructor for the Fall 2017 semester.
June 2016 - May 2019
Street Team Member at Fueled By Ramen/Roadrunner Records
Orlando, FL
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I promoted Fueled by Ramen and Roadrunner Records bands, album releases, and tours.
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I established a Fueled by Ramen presence in the Orlando and Winter Park areas by distributing posters to local businesses and around the University of Central Florida campus.
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I distributed FBR merchandise and flyers at local concerts.
February 2015 - January 2020
Street Team Member at No Clubs Entertainment
St. Petersburg, FL
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I promoted upcoming concerts in the Tampa-St.Petersburg-Ybor City areas, distributing flyers to concert attendees and collecting e-mail addresses for the No Clubs newsletter.
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I began my grassroots marketing experience with No Clubs Entertainment, placing posters and flyers at local venues and business.
April 2022 - October 2022
Digital Marketing Assistant at 5B Artists and Media
Brooklyn, NY
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Managed social media accounts for company clients, music festivals, and client products.
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Assisted in graphics creation for merchandise, upcoming tours and events, and new music releases.
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Organized company contacts and social media assets.
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Contributed to marketing efforts of major releases and tours from bands including Slipknot, Megadeth, Lamb of God. Pennywise, Sleeping with Sirens, Hawthorne Heights, The Bronx, and more.
Education
University of Central Florida
Fall 2015 - Spring 2020
Advertising-Public Relations - B.A
Art Education - B.S