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Sophia Handley Resume
Sophia Handley Resume
EXPERIENCE
Account Executive
The Independent Florida Alligator | Gainesville, FL May 2021 – May 2024
• Sold advertisements for one of the largest student-run newspapers in the country with a reach of 90,000 individuals
• Managed sales and researched accounts within two territories: University of Florida facilities and local businesses
• Developed connections with prospective customers through cold-calling, in-person visits and email
• Oversaw three undergraduate interns to help improve their skills in communication, sales and organization
INVOLVEMENT
President
Relay for Life of University of Florida | Gainesville, FL June 2022 – May 2024
• Ran weekly meetings and events to increase involvement and participation within the organization
• Planned and executed annual main event by coordinating logistics, obtaining speakers and organizing activities
• Raised over $29,000 for the American Cancer Society over the last two years as an organization
Outreach Director June 2021 – June 2022
• Recruited over 20 on-campus teams and hosted bi-weekly meetings to promote fundraising and participation
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant
University of Florida: College of Journalism and Communications | Gainesville, FL January 2024 – May 2024
• Conducted research for the project “Turning to Influencers for Health and Science Information”
• Collaborated with other members of the research team to analyze data and report results
SKILLS
Google Analytics, Hootsuite, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel