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Sarah Montero

@sarahmontero

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Multidisciplinary creative lead specializing in marketing, event production, and branded design.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a role coordinating marketing events and trade-shows where I can lead creative production, manage vendors and budgets, and deliver impactful brand experiences.

I am a multidisciplinary creative lead with 10+ years delivering marketing, event planning, and production strategy across corporate and freelance roles. I provide creative direction, branded collateral development, and hands-on execution for trade shows, award galas, and employee engagement events.

My background includes managing budgets, vendor relationships, and cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet timelines and business goals. I have led end-to-end marketing communications and production efforts for organizations such as the National Minority Supplier Development Council, NYC Health + Hospitals, and corporate trade-show programs.

I combine practical studio skills—photography, retouching, print production, and design software—with strong project management and trend forecasting to produce cohesive brand experiences and measurable results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Freelance Creative Consultant

Current

Jorim Creative Design

Jun 2018 - Present (7 years 3 months)

Lead strategic planning and execution of marketing initiatives and branded collateral for clients, and planned high-profile events and trade shows delivering consistent brand experiences and on-time production.

Project Management Brand Identity Graphic Design Vendor Management Budget Management Photography

Project Manager – Marketing Communications

National Minority Supplier Development Council

Aug 2019 - Mar 2020 (7 months)

Managed end-to-end marketing projects and cross-functional teams, supported major trade shows and award galas, and collaborated with corporate partners to promote Minority Business Enterprise growth initiatives.

Marketing Communications Cross Functional Collaboration Press Coordination Vendor Management Stakeholder Engagement

Creative Design Consultant

NYC Health + Hospitals

Feb 2016 - Jan 2017 (11 months)

Designed print, promotional, and digital content aligned with brand and HIPAA guidelines, captured and edited photography for internal communications, and managed vendor relationships for promotional items.

Graphic Design Photography Adobe Photoshop InDesign Vendor Management Production Coordination

Print Production Tech (Freelance)

Sudler & Hennessy

Feb 2013 - Jul 2014 (1 year 5 months)

Prepared InDesign layouts and final digital files for production, verified dimensions and imagery accuracy, and produced branded graphics and match prints for client approvals.

Print Production InDesign Color Matching

Assistant Production Manager

Vetta Jewelry

Aug 2010 - Apr 2011 (8 months)

Coordinated with overseas vendors on sourcing, specs, and delivery schedules, managed production timelines and sample reviews, and produced styled product imagery for catalogs and marketing.

Vendor Management Production Scheduling Quality Control Product Photography

Director of Product Photography

Ballet Jewels

Feb 2003 - Nov 2007 (4 years 9 months)

Photographed, styled, and retouched 250–300 jewelry samples daily, supervised digital production assistants, and implemented workflows for sample tracking and studio operations.

Product Photography Studio Management Workflow Optimization Trend Research Asset Archiving

Assistant Marketing Manager

Bulova Watch Company

Nov 1999 - Feb 2003 (3 years 3 months)

Planned and produced promotional materials and managed image production for sales and 35+ annual trade shows, handling booth planning, sample tracking, contracts, and budget allocation.

Budget Management Sample Tracking

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Parsons School of Design, The New School

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Design and Technology

Grade: 3.8 / 4.0

Completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Technology with coursework in print production, layout, and branded graphics; graduated with a 3.8 GPA.