3356 N. Summit Pointe Dr.

Topanga CA 90290

SARAH BERKMAN
3356 N. SUMMIT POINTE DR. TOPANGA, CA 90290
818-261-2547 SARAH.BERKMAN.631@MY.CSUN.EDU

CAREER OBJECTIVE
Looking to gain hands-on experience in Marketing and Digital Media in terms of Advertising, and Graphic Design in
a major motion picture industry in order to familiarize myself with the roles of a Creative Director or storyboard
layout coordinator or artist. Seeking to learn and advance in the Advertisement Industry, and work with Motion
Picture Studios on marketing and advertising strategies, as well as form ad campaigns and become involved in
product design, and graphic design.
EDUCATION
California State University, Northridge Fall 2016-Present
o Anticipated graduation date: 2020
o Major: Business with a focus in Marketing
o Minor: Art with a focus in Graphic Design, Visual Communication
o Overall GPA: 3.5
o Related Courses:
2D Design
Drawing
Business Calculus
English- Business Rhetoric
Computers
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Self-Starter Entrepreneurship 2014-Present
o 4-5 years of sales experience focusing on selling handmade and commercial goods through social media
platforms, including PoshMark, and Etsy, making $500.
o Collaborated on designing apparel and merchandising that apparel.
Product Promotion/ Door-to-door Salesperson 2015-2016
o Advertised and verbally marketed products for a starter popsicle company.
SKILLS
1. Language Skills
o Conversational in American Sign Language
2. Computer Skills
o Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr,
Poshmark, Etsy Pinterest and Facebook.
o Conversational in multiple Graphic Design and Animation programs: Blendr, Vectr, Affinity Designer, and
Krita.
3. Extensive Traveling
o International traveling experience including Europe, Turkey, The Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America.
4. Verbal Communication
o Taken courses regarding Language, and Communication
5. Written Communication
o Journalist for Taft Charter High School Fall 2015- Summer 2016
o Working towards an Autobiographical Essay being published on fullgrownpeople.com, and printed in the
Best American Essays Series