Resume

Sierra Pensyl

sierrapensyl@gmail.com |LinkedIn

EDUCATION

Writing and Digital Media Graduation: December 2026

Bachelor of Arts GPA: 3.83/4.00

The Pennsylvania State University – Berks, Reading, PA Dean’s List: Fall 2023 – Spring 2025

EXPERIENCE

Communications and PR Intern September 2025 – Present

Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, Bethlehem, PA

• Proofread copy for promotional pamphlets, mailers, and tour descriptions presented on the company website

• Compiled over 30 photos taken by company staff and company website copy to create a media kit to be used for

promotion and press

• Drafted 3 blog posts posted on the company website describing upcoming holiday tours, what to do when visiting

Bethlehem, and why Bethlehem is named the Christmas City.

• Assisted in creating over 60 social media post ideas and the timeline for the posts to be uploaded on the company’s

Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube

• Edited copy on the company website and a promotional partner’s website to ensure accurate tour, exhibition, and

event descriptions

Assisting Teacher May 2024 – Present

St. John’s Day Care Center, Kutztown, PA

Maintained a positive classroom environment through proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement

Waitress and Kitchen Help September 2018 – Present

Deitsch Eck Restaurant, Lenhartsville, PA

Guided seamless dining serving periods by collaborating with the hostess and other FOH staff

RELEVANT PROJECTS

Top 3 Global Water Footprints Graphic April 2025

Pennsylvania State University – Berks, Reading, PA

Used Adobe Express and researched global water footprints to design a flyer highlighting the top 3 countries with

the largest water footprints

Pennsylvania Dutch Restaurant Owner Gives Back to Community November 2024

Pennsylvania State University – Berks, Reading, PA

• Wrote a profile feature on a restaurant owner’s Plate It Forward program that takes a portion of proceeds

every month to donate to a selected charity of the month

• Conducted written and verbal interviews with restaurant owner and 2 staff members to gain insight about

the Plate It Forward program and restaurant environment

Comparison in the Height of Deception: How Social Media Is Diminishing Self-Esteem February 2024

Pennsylvania State University – Berks, Reading, PA

Researched and wrote a comment paper using APA style on an empirical study of the negative effects of

social media on user self-esteem

SKILLS

TECHNICAL SKILLS: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Express, Microsoft Office, Editing, Proofreading, Conducting Research and Outreach, APA Writing Style

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Collaboration and Teamwork, Compassion and Empathy, Written and Verbal Communication