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Sara Stephenson

@sarastephenson

I lead executive operations, board governance, and community initiatives that strengthen organizations and local businesses.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to support leaders and organizations through executive operations, project management, board governance, and strategic initiatives that value collaboration, continuous improvement, and meaningful results.

At the Meeker Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, I lead strategy, operations, budgeting, tourism, business development, and downtown revitalization for more than 200 member businesses.

I partner with a seven-member Board of Directors, supervise staff, manage grants, build sponsorships and regional partnerships, and direct major initiatives including the Range Call Parade, Meeker Market, Young Entrepreneurs Academy, Small Business Series, and Old Fashioned Christmas.

Across public services, recreation, and business operations, I've managed complex casework, athletic programs, budgets, teams, fleet logistics, and cross-functional projects. I bring structure to competing priorities, build trusted relationships, and turn complex ideas into actionable plans.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Executive Director

Current

Meeker Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Lead the strategic and operational direction of the Meeker Chamber of Commerce and Uplift Meeker Main Street Program, overseeing business development, organizational operations, tourism initiatives, and downtown revitalization efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Lead organizational strategy, daily operations, budgeting, and long-term planning.
Partner with a seven-member Board of Directors by prepa

Grant writing Strategic Partnerships Program Management Executive Leadership Operations Management Board Governance Budget Management Public Relations Business Development Team Leadership

Child Welfare Caseworker I | Adult Protective Services Caseworker

Rio Blanco County Department of Human Services

Oct 2023 - Feb 2025 (1 year 4 months)

Rio Blanco County Department of Human Services
October 2023 – February 2025

Managed complex child welfare and adult protective services cases in a high-accountability environment, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to protect vulnerable individuals while ensuring compliance with state regulations and legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Managed complex caseloads involving child w

Case Management Crisis Management Legal Document Preparation Relationship Building

Athletic Specialist

Eastern Rio Blanco Recreation and Parks District

Feb 2020 - Apr 2024 (4 years 2 months)

Directed operations for the Athletic Division, overseeing youth sports programs, leagues, tournaments, community events, budgets, staff, facilities, and program logistics while delivering high-quality recreational experiences for the community.

Key Responsibilities

Managed all youth athletic programs, including baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, flag football, and seasonal rec

Assistant Manager

Enterprise

Apr 2016 - Jan 2019 (2 years 9 months)

Led daily branch operations while managing fleet logistics, customer experience, financial performance, and employee development in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Supported business growth by driving sales, maintaining operational excellence, and ensuring compliance with corporate standards.

Key Responsibilities

Managed daily operations for a fleet of 300+ rental vehicles while maximiz

Operations Management Business Development Customer Service Employee Development Sales