Sarah Crowe Email & Phone Number

United States

Designed County publications, including Board, Agenda, Capital Projects and Finance Dashboards, Budget in Brief and Budget guidesDeveloped and deployed LEADS, Leadership Education for Advancing and Developing Staff, internal leadership program including leadership topics and department toursOversee Website management, including redesign in 2024Launched Hall County branded online store to make Hall County branded clothing and items available to staffOversaw content, production and design of first County magazineDesigned, edited and published first in-house County magazine to move to bi-annual production, saving the County $20,000 annually in costsCollaborated with all departments to launch County's strategic plan management software to increase transparency and collaboration both internally and externallyServe as County Legislative Coordinator and led County through 2023 and 2024 Legislative Sessions, leading to successful passing of state TSPLOST legislationDraft letters to local and state representatives in support and opposition of various legislative items coming up for voteDevelop legislative agendas, binders and meetings for County leadership to lead priorities and discussions for legislative sessionsServe as County representative and stakeholder in One Hall Mental Health and One Hall Finance committees to contribute to mental health and housing affordability initiatives community wideDeveloped and created "hALL CLEAR," internal safety campaign, including manual, introduction to program in orientations, and quartley print and video "Safety Briefs"Developed and created "Top 3" campaign, interal video with County Administrator to communicate internal news to staff

Gainesville, Georgia, United States

Research, write and publish press releases using AP styleBuild and maintain relationships with local media outlets and community stakeholdersPlan and execute wide range of internal and external eventsPrepare speeches and responses for elected officials and leadershipManage social media content and messagingCollaborate with departments to ensure effective communications both internally and externallySuccessfully lead County communications through PR crises, including departmental scandal and leadership resignationsCollaborate with local media and internal and external stakeholders to disperse County news and information to communityAttention to detail to ensure accuracy, consistent messaging and branding across all platformsWrite, develop, edit and publish press releases and content for media, social media, website and marketing materialsManage County programs and events, including Government Scholars' Academy, educational partnership events, ribbon cuttings, ground breakings and community eventsCollaborate with Legal Department to ensure legal requirements and restrictions are followed in communicationsDraft letters, emails and speeches for County leadership and Commissioners for various professional communications

Gainesville, Georgia

Implemented new online job board in 2019, improving ease of student use and access, and saving the college 14% the first year of implementation, and 26% every year afterAccomplished and maintain 100% satisfaction rating on all presentations and workshopsIncreased Career Services engagement over 700% through outreach and relationship developmentDesign, proof, and publish monthly employee newsletterPlan, market, and manage events from conception to execution from small workshops to large award ceremonies and job fairsAssist students with interviewing skills, resume writing, and business etiquette in the workplacePerform job counseling with students to identify their abilities, needs, interests, and values in relation to career opportunitiesTrack graduates and leavers in job placement for statistical and funding purposesConduct job fairs, lunch and learns, and various on-site campus visits with business and industryServe as Lanier Tech's representative at local civic community and other business/employer meetingsDesign and create CCTV advertisements for Lanier Tech news and eventsDesigned multiple marketing pieces for Student Affairs, including brochures, logos, and fliersLead Co-Advisor for SkillsUSA winning Gold Chapter (2019) and Model of Excellence (2020)Serve as Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership CoordinatorServe on Marketing CommitteeServed on Web Team Committee to provide input and make decisions about new organizational website designServed on Perkins V Grant Leadership Team and Alignment to Labor Market Sub-committeeServed on Strategic Planning CommitteeServe as Deputy Building Marshall for Breeden-Giles BuildingMember of Georgia Association of Colleges and Employers

Dahlonega, Georgia

Worked with a diverse student population individually and in groups regarding general education and major requirements and assisted in course selectionSupported students in specific majors to develop educational plans and goalsProvided accurate and timely information regarding UNG academic policies and procedures and targeted, intentional support for students who were underachieving academicallyServed as a liaison to faculty and appropriate departments and was also responsible for assisting with the development, implementation, and assessment of comprehensive student advisement tools and student success programs, including UNG's Quality Enhancement PlanUtilized Banner, Banner INB, and predictive analytic technology to support student persistence and assisted with workshops, advance scheduling, and all advising and registration responsibilities at new student orientations

Gainesville, Georgia

Researched, developed and implemented strategies to actively recruit, retain, and recognize volunteersDeveloped, planned, and coordinated week long educational camp programsResearched, developed, coordinated, and presented educational programs and presentations for the communityDeveloped, tracked, and maintained departmental budget and inventory Created, tracked, and maintained volunteer records, schedules, and duties Communicated regularly with volunteers providing feedback, special guidance, and disciplinary actions Coordinated with staff and volunteers to ensure effectiveness of all aspects of the volunteer program including foster care, pet therapy, animal socialization, and special event coordinationDeveloped and published volunteer E-newsletters, volunteer position descriptions, volunteer manuals, and contributed to monthly ED report for the Board of DirectorsDeveloped new name tags reducing cost from $8 per tag to $1.08 per tagCreated and implemented new online training for volunteer program reducing cost of orientation from $45 per orientation to $0, streamlining onboarding process, and reducing funds lost on temporary volunteersMonthly appearances on Fox 5 Good Day Atlanta to present the Pet of the Week Live

Gainesville, Ga

Created and developed training modules for over 40 new and returning facilitatorsObserved, evaluated, and advised over 15 new and returning facilitatorsRecruited, interviewed, and evaluated prospective facilitatorsTrained and developed new peer mentorsInnovated and implemented new session formatImproved observation scheduling and resolved inventory issuesEstablished and chaired the SI program as a Student OrganizationAwarded “Best Team Player,” “Best Overall Facilitator,” "Executing Leadership," "Service Award," and Keynote Speaker for Spring 2017 training

Facilitated groups of 2 to 20 students in sessionCreated collaborative learning techniques to assist students in learningCollaborated with faculty on course material and sessionsAwarded “Best Overall Facilitator,” “Facilitator of the Month,” and “Highest Attendance”

Ung, Gainesville, Ga

Created and founded PAVE as a student organization for parents who are also university studentsCreated, scheduled, organized, and promoted club events to campus communityDesigned various marketing materials, managed social media and campus connect account for club

Cleveland, Ga

Collaborated with investigators and attorneysInterviewed defendants prior to first hearingRecorded and documented information on appropriate legal paperworkResearched, located, and subpoenaed witnessesNotarized legal documents for hearingsAttended court hearings

Las Vegas, Nv

Created promotional packages for new talentManaged front desk, calls, scheduling, and meeting agendasCreated marketing materialsEvent coordinationSocial media marketing

Monterey, Ca

Completed Basic & Aircrew trainingHonorable Discharge