Sarah G. Dougherty

Sarah G. Dougherty has a diverse work experience. Sarah G. is currently working as an Account Director and Content Specialist at The Bliss Group, where they serve as the account lead and content strategist for professional and financial services. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior Associate in External Communications at New York Life Insurance Company, supporting media relations and public relations strategies. Sarah G. also held roles in External Communications at New York Life Insurance Company, starting as an Associate before being promoted to Senior Associate.

Earlier in their career, Sarah worked as an Assistant Account Executive at Burson-Marsteller, where they supported various Fortune 500 clients in corporate and financial practice. Sarah G. also gained valuable experience as the National Vice President of Career Services at the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), managing the Internship Center and developing professional development-focused content for PRSSA.

Sarah's experience also includes roles at The University of Alabama, where they worked as a Communications Coordinator at the College of Communication & Information Science, and at Capstone Agency, a student-run PR firm, where they held the positions of Fellow, Assistant Firm Director, and Account Executive.

Additionally, Sarah has interned at Burson-Marsteller, assisting the CEO and Worldwide Chair, and at Southwest Airlines, focusing on brand management, internal communications, and media relations. Sarah G. also worked as a Student Engagement Advocate and Marketing Intern at Cengage Learning.

Sarah G. Dougherty has an extensive education history. Sarah G. first attended Parkland High School from 2009 to 2013 and obtained their High School Diploma. Following this, they enrolled at The University of Alabama, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Public Relations and Spanish from 2013 to 2017. In 2015, they also had the opportunity to study Spanish Language and Humanities at Universidad de Sevilla for a brief period.

After completing their undergraduate studies, Sarah pursued a Master of Arts - MA (Distance Learning) degree in Advertising & Public Relations: Marketing Communication Management at The University of Alabama from 2020 to 2022. Sarah G.'sdedication to continuous learning is evident through their additional certifications. In December 2021, they obtained the Stukent Marketing Certificate from Stukent. Additionally, in May 2019, they completed the "Communicating with Empathy" certification offered by Lynda.com.

Sarah's education journey showcases a strong focus on communications, public relations, and marketing.