SARA ABDELAAL

Chicago, IL (847) 902-9329 Sarabdelaal@gmail.com http://sarabdelaal.weebly.com

EDUCATION
DePaul University (DPU), Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations/ Advertising
Dual Minor in Business Marketing & Intercultural Communication

Expected June 2017

The American University in Cairo (AUC), Cairo, Egypt

Sept. 2014 Sept. 2015

First-Year Academic Success Program, Athens, Greece

Mar. 2014

EXPERIENCE
Groupon To Go (GTG), Brand Ambassador, Chicago, IL
Sept. 2016 present
Plan, organize and execute promotional events with local businesses and Chicago residents in order to
identify and engage potential consumers on the benefits of using GTG for online ordering.
Develop familiarity with GTG businesses and restaurants to make sure they are equipped with the latest
restaurant marketing materials by completing market research projects and competitive analysis reports.
Consulate General of France, Communications Intern, Chicago, IL
Sept. 2016 present
Work in close collaboration with Consul General and Press Attache to form strategies and planning
materials for A la Carte Chicago 2016.
Coordinate and facilitate the Share Your Story contest aimed at promoting tourism in France.
Convey accurate and timely information to partners and sponsors on behalf of the Press and Media
Department.
Build social media presence to represent the Consulate General of France in Chicago.
National Roofing Contractors Association, Public Relations Intern, Rosemont, IL
Jan. 2016 June 2016
Composed story pitches and targeted specific journalists in order to gain mentions in the media.
Contributed to NRCAs Roof Scoop blog by researching new content ideas and assisted with blog posts.
Completed webinars through the Public Relations Society of America in order to monitor news headlines
and inserted relevant stories into clip reports.
Organized National Childrens Art Contest by being involved in social media efforts and promotion.
DPU Office of Advancement, Telefund Caller, Chicago, IL
Sept. 2015 Feb. 2016
Cold-called alumni asking for their contribution of scholarship funds and provided RSVPs for events in
order to promote DPU.
Raised over $12,000 towards student scholarships and engaged with roughly 15,000 DPU alumni.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
DPU Arabic Language and Culture Club, Event Planner
June 2015 June 2016
Attended the 2015 Harvard Arab Weekend Conference at Harvard University and connected with
industry leaders, government officials, professionals, graduate students and alumni and employers.
Assisted in the American Middle East Voters Alliance Political Action Committee's first inaugural dinner.
Introduced Arab culture to DPU students by hosting Arab Heritage Month events, Arabic language chat
hours and inviting authors of Arabic literature to speak at DPU
HONORS AND AWARDS
College of Communication Deans List
2015 2017
American Advertising Federation National Student Advertising Competition District Winner
Mar. 2016
SKILLS
Languages: Fluent in Arabic and English. Excellent knowledge of French.
Computer: Proficient user of HTML, CSS, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office Suite.