Sara Middleton Email and Phone Number

Responsible for planning and the execution of all marketing, informational, and promotional efforts using social media, the Wright County website, and print material for Wright County Economic Development.

Under the general direction of the Publications Manager/Executive Director of the California Rehabilitation Oversight Board (C-ROB), independently performs the most complex and difficult analytical tasks related to C-ROB and Office of the Inspector General (OIG) policy issues and publications. Conduct reviews of rehabilitative programming provided by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to the inmates, wards, and parolees under its supervision, and assist in periodically evaluating CDCR’s progress of the reforms established in “The Future of California Corrections: A Blueprint to Save Billions of Dollars, End Federal Court Oversight and Improve the Prison System” (the Blueprint) by completing field work in collaboration with the Blueprint team. Frequently travel to prisons, juvenile correctional facilities, and regional offices. Provide support to the publications unit with report production, distribution, forms, website updates, and program research upon request from the IG, programs visits, or news stories.

Random and judgmental sample selection, analysis of medical records for inspection preparation, dashboard comparison and analysis, report QC functions, large data set manipulation and analysis, communication with CDCR and other stakeholders, process improvements, knowledge of medical terminology.

Scope and design research, Make informed recommendations based on proper analysis, Present market briefings/findings/reports, Market and Vertical Briefings, Market Surveys, Conduct phone-based interviews and write ups, Conduct internet-based research, Synthesize research into clear findings, Present findings to internal and external clients.

Conduct in-depth research on market trends, priorities and needs. Support the analyst team in producing analysis and reports for clients. Conduct high level analysis of data and research findings. Conduct custom research interviews. Assist in designing and fielding research surveys. Co-create client deliverables. Create PowerPoint and written presentations. Provide research support to internal departments and personnel. Develop in-depth understanding and expert-level knowledge of the K-20 education market. Design quantitative and qualitative survey instruments. Write succinct updates and reports of research. Assist in delivery of client reports. Manage projects. Synthesize information and deliver information accurately with insight and perspective. Understand basic statistical analysis. Use Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and internal databases to produce and track work.

Professionally conduct qualitative research for the SLED markets including interviews with officials, data-gathering, and contact collection. Analyze data and write concise and eloquent reports of research findings. Positively represent all e.Republic brands through interactions with government and education contacts as well as client interactions. Continuously learn about relevant market news, recognizing and relating trends and developments to the interests of both public and private sector clients. Effectively utilize Digital Government Navigator and Salesforce. Efficiently self-manage workflow, and assist with team project coordination as requested.

“Hub” of sales team, and assistant to Vice President of Strategic Accounts. Performed administrative functions necessary for a sales team success. Accurately updated and maintained account records, client contact information, details of sales opportunities, leads, and reports using Salesforce CRM. Initiated correct routing of sales for billing and delivery. Populated and constantly monitored sales forecast using Excel. Corresponded effectively and professionally, as well as scheduled conference calls and meetings using Outlook. Assisted in securing funding, flights, and accommodations for business travel. Reconciled American Express bills and reimbursement requests with receipts provided, working with other sales administrators, clients, and outside businesses to gather information as necessary. Formatted and printed brochures, media kits, and sales materials as needed. Served as first person of contact and initially followed up on leads as needed, communicating with potential clients by email or telephone. Customized proposals and contracts to fit client needs based specifications delineated by sales representatives. Met daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly deadlines. Constantly reevaluated work priorities to assure timely completion of tasks.

Coordinated complex digitization workflow, consisting of several work streams and originating departments. Accurately handled and processed materials requiring special handling according to library specifications. Communicated courteously with staff, students, and patrons. Quality checked work of self, other staff, and student workers. Completed image editing as necessary using Photoshop. Oversaw workflow of off-site projects; submitted orders to vendors, coordinated delivery, quality control, and billing; recorded and updated statistics. Hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated 4 student employees. Contributed to departmental blog. Wrote and edited procedural manuals as necessary. Oversaw and organized the workflow of preparation of material for commercial binding.