Sarah Sauter
Creative Content
Jay, NY
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Intuitive problem solver, organizer, and versatile thinker. Fierce advocate and voice for those who need one. A natural communicator, straight-forward and passionate to be of service. Experience spans multiple industries.
Experience
2018
Jun
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2020
Jun
President & Acting Treasurer - Parent Teacher Organization
AuSable Forks Elementary School / AUSABLE FORKS
- Assumed PTO duties when former officers resigned. Spent summer researching PTO officer duties, how to effectively conduct a meeting, how to maintain bookkeeping practices, and brainstorming fundraiser ideas.
- Acted as treasurer for 6 months, as well, streamlining the recording process, setting up online banking, creating 21st solutions to track teacher spending, and kept meticulous records after each fundraiser.
- Marketed all functions to parents and teachers using Canva, social media, and email. Combined information with wit and humor to engage more parents and teachers.
- Met with the principal on an as-needed basis, asking what worked in the past and what needed to be improved upon. Used multiple avenues of communication to increase teacher participation and feedback.
- Delegated to the other officers based upon interest, time available, and their individual ideas. Led the way in rethinking fundraisers to increase profit, be more relevant, and easier to execute.
- Organized an extensive book fair and ran it every day for 5 days. Planned, advertised, and held monthly meetings with officers and parents.
2018
Jan
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2020
Mar
Onsite Manager
Self-Employed / Keene, NY
- Keeping prompt and friendly communication with guests via app and text, answering questions, problem solving, providing feedback/suggestions, and managing all bookings.
- Using forethought to suggest economically-friendly improvements that increase return guests, such as providing each a small bag of epsom salts--prevents abuse of amenity (individual portions) and saves money, without losing the excitement of being pampered.
- Writing content for all house manuals, check-in information, signage, and messages to be sent to guests.
- Delivering quick, organized turnovers between guests while delivering personal touches to each, such as hand-written notes. (Attention to detail is crucial in everything I do.)
2015
Jan
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2017
Jan
Content Development
Hungry Education / PHILADELPHIA
- Worked closely with the owner, finding a voice, discussing business identity and purpose, defining “Food Ready Kids” and “Food Education,” and developing a target audience.
- Wrote the mission statement, philosophy, and landing page after carefully determining the path the business was taking.
- Produced brochure content for a kids’ camp using relevant information from Hungry Education as well as camp-specific details.
- Photographed a Hungry Education children’s baking class that highlighted the idea behind Food Ready Kids and what a child’s positive relationship with food should look like. Captured intimate moments of learning and engagement between the teachers, children, and ingredients.
- All strategy planning and content writing was done remotely, via phone and email, with the utmost care given to client discretion and transparent communication.
2015
Jan
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2017
Jan
Copywriter
Ninja Creative / Virtual
- Worked remotely, communicating through email in a timely manner.
- Wrote web copy per project descriptions (information to convey, word count, style of writing, date for submission). Took great care to incorporate charm and personality into everything, from blog articles to FAQ pages.
- Worked under strict deadlines, never sacrificing quality of research or content.
- Created copy for small start-ups, theater venues, and online magazines.
- Wrote both creative and informational copy, using narrative voice to hold reader interest.
- Learned to navigate the backend of their website to post finished copy for review.
2015
Jan
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2016
Jul
Content Development
Philly Living Realty / PHILADELPHIA
- Created 52 weeks worth of email copy for drip campaigns in multiple locations throughout PA and NJ. All were given special attention to detail, thus creating a more personal feel to grab prospective clients’ attention.
- Learned Infusionsoft and used the platform to enter the email copy (manually copy/pasted each campaign into word docs as back-up)
- Created monthly calendars to organize blog articles by theme and publishing date. Researched each subject extensively prior to writing, creating articles that were detailed and informative without being dry. One of which (Empty Nesters), I interviewed and photographed an older couple who had just moved…..?
- Produced several blog articles highlighting individual Philadelphia neighborhoods, all of which I personally visited and photographed. Navigated the backend of the blog and posted all articles and photos in the requested style.
2015
May
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2016
May
Operations Manager
Volta Natural Cleaning / PHILADELPHIA
- Assisted the owner in building up a new small business as an all natural cleaning company operating within Philadelphia. Helped set employee training standards.
- Provided insight regarding clear client communication, employee pay structure, advertising copy, new employee training, copy for manuals, and most importantly - became the kind of manager that employees are eager to work with.
- Set up more streamlined and economically friendly alternatives by using Google calendar to keep track of jobs and employee hours. This allowed us to share information more easily and save money.
Education
2009
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2012
Temple University
Bachelors / Photography, Creative Writing, Journalism
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