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Sarah Shiner

@sarahshiner

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Creative marketing and design professional with 5+ years of experience.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters creativity and community impact.

I am a passionate graphic designer and marketing professional with over five years of experience in crafting engaging campaigns and visual identities for various organizations. My journey began as a Freelance Graphic Designer, where I honed my skills in creating custom logos, social graphics, and marketing materials for small businesses and nonprofits. This role allowed me to develop a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of brand consistency.

At Trader Joe’s, I further expanded my expertise as a Creative Marketing & Merchandising Designer. I designed in-store signage and visual displays, ensuring that product messaging resonated with customers. My collaborative efforts across departments contributed to the success of numerous marketing initiatives, aligning design output with the national marketing calendar. I take pride in my ability to apply typography and layout best practices to enhance the customer experience.

Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to supporting equity, creativity, and community impact. My experience at the Longy School of Music as an Executive & Comms Assistant allowed me to refine my communication skills, creating polished marketing materials and presentations that effectively conveyed our mission. I am excited to bring my skills in visual storytelling and strategic marketing to new challenges.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Graphic Designer

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Freelance

Jun 2019 - Present (6 years 3 months)

Designed custom visual identities, logos, social graphics, and marketing materials for small businesses and nonprofits. Created engaging campaigns and print/digital assets for mission-driven organizations.

Logo Design Brand Consistency Visual Storytelling Adobe Creative Cloud Canva Figma

Marketing Associate

The Umbrella Arts Center

Jul 2022 - Oct 2024 (2 years 3 months)

Designed print and digital collateral for over 20 community programs, ensuring brand consistency and visual appeal. Managed and scheduled daily content for social media, contributing to a 15% rise in engagement.

Print Design Digital Design Brand Consistency Social Media Management Email Marketing Marketing Strategy Event Promotion

Creative Marketing & Merchandising Designer

Trader Joe's

Jun 2020 - Jul 2022 (2 years 1 month)

Designed in-store signage and visual displays for featured and seasonal products. Applied typography and layout best practices to enhance product messaging and customer experience.

In Store Signage Display Typography Layout Product Messaging Customer Experience Visual Merchandising

Executive & Comms Assistant

Longy School of Music

Nov 2018 - Jun 2020 (1 year 7 months)

Supported internal and external communications, including high-level presentations, event promotion, and donor outreach. Created polished slide decks and marketing materials for board meetings and development initiatives.

Internal Communications Presentation Event Promotion Promotional Materials Fundraising Communications

Student Services Administrator

Boston Ballet

Jul 2017 - Nov 2018 (1 year 4 months)

Managed student enrollment and customer communications using Tessitura CRM, ensuring a positive user experience. Created and streamlined emails and messages for clarity and brand alignment, tracking user engagement.

Customer Communications Tessitura CRM User Engagement Problem Solving Communication

Admissions Counselor

Post University

Sep 2015 - Jun 2017 (1 year 9 months)

Supported prospective students with personalized outreach through phone, email, and CRM tracking. Presented complex program information clearly and with personalized outreach.

Outreach Program Information Presentation Email Communication Phone Communication Customer Service Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Connecticut

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

Studied sociology, gaining a comprehensive understanding of social structures, human behavior, and societal dynamics. Developed strong analytical and research skills through coursework and projects.