Sara Barber Email & Phone Number

Boulder, Co, Us

Boulder, Co

We are a collective of senior level strategists, designers, writers, and developers. We are focused on creative technology - driving results for your business and bringing value to your team quickly.

Boulder, Co

Promoted to lead client relationship management, new business development, Agile process management, and project management, directing full lifecycle development of up to 30 projects per year with project budgets of $50K to $2MM. Report to company Founder.Optimized relationships with the agency’s key accounts, including: Microsoft, Comcast, Michael J. Fox Foundation, Specialized, Whistler Blackcomb Resort, DigitalGlobe, Avery Brewing, and others.Led, mentored, and developed a team of six producers to assure expertise in all types of projects (motion/video/web/mobile apps/UX strategy and design). Managed change and optimized team engagement following onboarding of a new executive team.Analyzed and continually improved processes, including approaches to managing challenging project and client issues, streamlining procedures, and improving billing and follow-up to assure timely payment of invoices.Supported company founder in development of proposals/capabilities presentations, created SOWs, and delivered client presentations.

Boulder, Co

Handled production and account management for website, branding, mobile app, social, and video B2B and B2C projects on Microsoft, Comcast, Steamboat Resort, and Grey NY.

Boulder, Co

Denver, Co

Led production for new product embargos, media campaigns, website redesigns, mobile site creation, weekly maintenance updates, email sends, and reporting for PENTAX Ricoh Imaging Company, Ltd.

Award winning advertising agency with over 1,000 employees; Interactive ProjectsDelegated assignments to Account Coordinators, providing subject matter expertise and mentoring in client communications. Worked with interactive and traditional Creative Directors, Graphic Designers, Experience Designers, Quality Assurance, Technical Directors, Technical Leads, Developers, Metrics Team, and Client Services as well as external vendors.Led production of the Vail Resorts EpicMix mobile apps, social apps, and desktop site. EpicMix was the first RFID enabled social media platform in the ski industry driving CRM, revenue, and social media strategy. Won a gold and silver Clio and a Webby Award. Grew OldNavyWeekly.com traffic to >300,000 visits per week with an average time on site of 4-5 minutes. Refreshed creative content weekly, including accurate execution of new functionality and animations. Noteworthy: Client retained this program for nine months longer than initial plan due to its unrivaled popularity with consumers.Junior Integrated Producer | InteractiveLed banner development for American Express, Old Navy, Volkswagen, Coca-Cola/Domino's co-branded campaign.Collaborated with senior producer in creation of OldNavyWeekly.com, a highly successful coupon site. Created landing page and Facebook application for Volkswagen Routan campaign, BabyMaker 3000.Managed video player / new navigation implementation for Coke Zero NCAA website.

Managed scope, timelines, budgets, and internal resources for key accounts: GoLite, ProLogis, TIX, Big Green Rabbit, and The Denver PostRecognized by key accounts for highly successful leadership of brainstorming sessions and focus groups.Proofread and edited client proposals. Attended and facilitated project status meetings. Managed project budgets.Conducted research and initial contact for Business Development Manager.Initially hired as Office Manager / Executive Assistant. Performed broad operational support duties, assumed Project Coordination duties, and was promoted to Associate Producer within 8 months of hire.Planned and organized company meetings and events, managed travel arrangements, and produced travel booklets to improve efficiency of executives with extensive domestic travel schedules.

Promoted to Account Executive role within 4 months of hire and continued to support PR activities. Provided attentive account management for high profile clients: Habitat for Humanity, SMG (multi-million-dollar Facilities Management Company specializing in major sporting venues), and The Legal Aid Justice Center. Supported clients in devising and executing marketing communications plans, strategies, and tactics.Managed client relationship and internal agency communications with art director.Initially reported to Director of Public Relations, managing PR campaigns for key clients: Greenberry's Coffee and Tea, Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad, Charlottesville Tomorrow and Biscuit Run Development. Developed integrated, strategic media message and targeted media opportunities.Authored, edited, and distributed press releases and press announcements. Cultivated tailored press lists for all clients.Planned and hosted press conferences for promotional events: grand openings, website launch, and annual fundraising events. Developed PR program for the launch of the The John Paul Jones Arena, which was voted the Best new Concert venue of 2006. The marketing leveraged celebrity notoriety to grab attention, with ads focused specifically on the venue itself. Arena exceeded their projected booking goals by 20%.