Sara Sullivan
About Sara Sullivan
Sara Sullivan is the Corporate Communications Director at Protective Life, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in public relations and web communications, with experience in the insurance and healthcare sectors.
Work at Protective Life
Sara Sullivan has served as the Corporate Communications Director at Protective Life since 2019. In this role, she oversees communication strategies and initiatives within the organization. Her focus includes enhancing corporate messaging and ensuring effective communication across various channels. Sullivan's experience in corporate communications within the insurance sector contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Education and Expertise
Sara Sullivan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Alabama, where she studied Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from 2011 to 2015. Her educational background provides a foundation for her expertise in corporate communications, particularly in the insurance and healthcare sectors. This knowledge supports her ability to navigate complex communication challenges.
Background in Public Relations
Sara Sullivan has a solid background in public relations, having interned at both Tuscaloosa City Schools and UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her internship at UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center lasted three months in 2014, while her role at Tuscaloosa City Schools extended for nine months from 2014 to 2015. These experiences helped her develop essential skills in communication and public relations.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role, Sara Sullivan held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Communications Specialist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, she served as a Web Communications Specialist at UAB School of Medicine for one year from 2018 to 2019. Earlier in her career, she also gained experience as a Life Guard and Swim Lesson Instructor at YMCA and as a Server and Hostess at Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q.
Leadership Roles
Sara Sullivan has demonstrated leadership capabilities through her role as VP Campus Relations for Alpha Gamma Delta from 2012 to 2013. This position allowed her to develop skills in managing relationships and communications within a campus environment. Her leadership experience complements her professional roles in corporate communications.