About Me

• I am the Social Media Manager at Search Mojo. I work with clients to recommend social media best practices for SEO. I also manage client Facebook and LinkedIn Advertising. Prior to being promoted to this position, I was the company’s Social Media Specialist and managed Search Mojo’s social media marketing accounts.I started at Search Mojo, a search engine marketing agency, as a Junior Account Manager managing both SEO (search engine optimization) and PPC (pay per click advertising) client accounts.
  • Speaker/Panelist: Search Marketing Expo – Toronto, Charlottesville SheBlogs, McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia
  • Published Online: Social Media Today and Social Media Examiner
• I interned at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in the advertising and marketing departments. I managed a discount ticket program, supervised the trafficking of advertisements and print materials, created and sent email marketing materials, and published social media, radio, and print copy.
• I am a James Madison University alumnus with a bachelor of arts in both Dance and Media Arts and Design with a concentration in corporate communications.
  • I have taken many valuable courses, such as corporate media writing, feature writing, mass communication law, methods of teaching dance, web communication and print communication design.
  • I left JMU with extensive experience working individually and as part of a team. As a double major, I developed a strong work ethic and time management skills.

Recommendations

“The JMU dance major is an intensive B.A. experience. It is crucial that everyone involved work closely together in the spirit of collaboration. Sarah sets a wonderful example for her peers by her incredible work ethic and ability to stay calm and focused during high stress times.” – Professor Cynthia Thompson, JMU Dance Faculty

“Sarah has shown a considerable level of adaptability, resourcefulness and ability to be productive in a short period of time. Her enthusiasm to try new tools and adaptability to a changing environment will be missed.” – Luz Marina Alvare, Head, Information and Knowledge Management, International Food Policy Research Institute

“This ensemble of talented dancers is one of the core elements of our successful Dance Program at JMU.” – Shane O’Hara, Artistic Director of the JMU Virginia Repertory Dance Company

Work Experience

Search Mojo

• Social Media Manager
• Social Media Specialist
• Junior Account Manager

The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

• I was a Marketing Communications Intern at the Kennedy Center from September to December 2010. I worked with the Advertising and Marketing departments to compose copy for print, radio, email, and social media outlets. I managed a discount ticket program and supervised the trafficking of advertisements. 

International Food Policy Research Institute

• I was a Social Media Intern at IFPRI. I worked with the Communications Division to research best practices for social media and develop a social media strategy.

Merriweather Post Pavilion

• I was an usher at Merriweather Post Pavilion during the 2005-2009 summer seasons.  I work as a team with other employees to assist patrons and enforce Merriweather policies.

Social Service Consultants

• I worked as a 1:1 student assistant for the special education programs in the Howard County Public School System during summer and winter breaks from 2007-2008.

Howard County Recreation and Parks

• I worked as an assistant for Princess Dance Camp during the summer of 2007. I worked with student’s ages 3-10 in dance camp organizing activities for a final performance.

James Madison University Work Samples

Writing Abilities

• A feature article about a JMU student biking experience.
• A feature article about JMU’s green efforts.
• Press Kit: Class project creating a news release, fact sheet, brochure and flyer for an organization of our choice.

Creative Suite Abilities

• Magazine Cover Design: I created and designed a cover for a faux magazine, The Modern Dancer.
• Personal Logo: I designed a personal logo, letterhead and business card. (Note: address and phone altered)
• Website Design: I used Dreamweaver to design and create a homepage for a faux company.
• Brochure Redesign: I redesigned Ohio University’s tennis brochure for a class assignment.
• Picture Manipulation: I used Photoshop to manipulate The Dance Class by Edgar Degas with the addition of fruits.

Podcast

• Creating a Social Media Strategy: I answer a few general questions about creating a blog. Podcast edited using Garageband.

Video

• Corporate Blogging: Focus on companies with authenticity, interactivity and collaboration. I wrote and edited the video. Video shot by classmate Nicole Fiorella.
  




Special Skills

• Proficient on both Macintosh and Dell computers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and Word.
• Knowledge of Adobe InDesign, PhotoShop, Dreamweaver, and Illustrator.
• Knowledge of Social Media tools including Facebook, WordPress, Twitter, Google+, YouTube, Flickr, Google Places, Vimeo, and LinkedIn.

Recognition and Activities

• Academic Achievement in Corporate Communication
• Digital Video Group, Inc. Scholarship for Corporate Communication, awarded Spring 2009.
• Partial Tuition Scholarship for Dance, awarded Spring 2008.
• President’s List: Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008.
• Virginia Repertory Dance Company
• Contemporary Dance Ensemble
• JMU Dance Theatre
• • Public Relations Officer 2009-2010. I sent marketing materials to The Breeze, the school paper, and table tents. I published an informal blog for members with meeting notes and announcements.
  • Fundraiser Chair 2008-2009. I set up events and organized participation.
  • Historian 2007-2008. I took and gathered pictures and created a scrapbook of all the dance and community service events throughout the year.

Volunteer Work

Alternative Spring Break- March 2008

• Volunteered at the Gesundheit! Institute, a project initiated by Patch Adams to create an affordable health care clinic and hospital. During the trip, I worked at the site taking care of the land and clowning at a nearby hospital.

Hurricane Relief Trips

• June 2006- Participated in a mission trip to Slidell, Louisiana with my youth group from Glen Mar United Methodist Church in the summer of 2006. I worked with a team rehabbing homes and connecting with survivors of the area.
• May 2009- As part of JMU’s Community Service-Learning Alternative May Break, I worked on construction with Habitat for Humanity in the Musician’s Village in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Contact

You can contact me via e-mail at slokitis at gmail dot com.

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To download a copy of my resume, click here.

To download a copy of my dance curriculum vitae, click here.