Sarah Day Email & Phone Number

Portland, Me, Us

Portland, Maine, United States

Portland, Maine Area

Manage global communications for 5,600+ employees in 25 countries speaking 12+ languages. As first internal communications employee at Covetrus, introduced strategic communications processes, best practices, and activities in support of the $4B company.• Managed employee communications during the Vets First Choice/Henry Schein Animal Health merger, during which approximately 20 separately managed companies transformed into one global, publicly traded company.• Lead the development and implementation of communications to support internal transformation efforts, including the harmonization of U.S. health and wellness benefits, the roll out of standardized PTO policies, and the introduction of the Covetrus ESPP. • Manage communications calendar with 150+ touchpoints annually. Collaborate with business leaders to identify and align communications with business priorities. • Led a team spanning IT, design, HR, communications, and external consultants in the building of the first Covetrus Intranet. Serve as Intranet editor-in-chief and strategist.

Portland, Maine Area

Collaborated with B2B Marketing and Design teams to develop effective, engaging marketing materials to assist Sales Team in hitting enrollment and engagement targets. • Developed and implemented creative brief, content creation and review process with B2B Marketing and Design teams. • Developed strategy and communications calendar spanning B2B2C marketing communications efforts.• Managed cross-functional project team—including B2B marketing, design, e-commerce, engineering/IT and more—to redevelop the Roadrunner Pharmacy website.

Portland, Maine Area

As first communications employee at CIEE, implemented strategic communications activities aligned with CIEE mission and values spanning public relations, executive communications, internal communications, and social media.• Created CIEE's first communications standards and writing style guide based on AP Style to ensure messaging clarity and voice consistency.• Developed internal crisis communications plan; worked closely with Health, Safety and Security and Leadership Teams on crisis communications management. • Played key role in the execution of an advocacy campaign to save the J-1 visa program, including development of social media posts, emails, media relations pitches and more to energize employees, program participants, and alumni.• Managed content strategy, writing, editing and freelance resource management for six study abroad program catalogs annually (approx. 500 pages).• Led the content planning and development of two website projects awarded Broderson Awards (Ad Club of Maine)• Oversaw relationships with PR agency, consultants, and freelancers; managed multiple interns; served as mentor to other CIEE employees as part of company mentorship program

Portland, Maine Area

Created engaging, strategic copy for approx. 40-60 marketing and communications projects monthly – press releases, catalogs, brochures, emails, blog posts, social media, webpages, executive remarks. Reviewed and edited internal and external marketing and communications materials prior to distribution to maintain brand, style, and voice consistency. Collaborated with business units, marketing managers, and creative teams to ensure pieces met organizational goals and audience needs.

Yarmouth, Maine

Delivered incisive, engaging, and strategically focused copy for Tyler’s ERP & Schools and Appraisal & Tax Divisions – editorials, brochures, ads, client profiles, case studies, web copy, product briefs, mailers, email blasts, newsletters, and conference materials.• Conceived, researched, wrote, edited, and collaborated with graphic designer on new type of company brochure collateral – 10 brochures completed.• Developed editorial calendar for thought leadership article submissions to approx. 15 industry publications annually. Responsible for pitching ideas, writing, editing, and submitting articles. • Concepted, wrote copy for, and collaborated on design concepts for 20-30 corporate advertisements annually.• Managed the Tyler Excellence Awards for all Tyler divisions and products (2009-2011) – creation of awards theme and tagline; management and organization of all internal participants; and development of collateral including email, flyers, and client profiles.• Managed projects through review, design, print, and distribution processes, and ensured all brand standards were met according to internal brand architecture and style guide.

Falmouth, Maine

Coordinated and wrote copy for promotional collateral pieces for all Tyler divisions – ads, mailers, e-mail blasts, editorial and other articles, brochures, product briefs, client profiles, and conference/tradeshow materials. Worked closely with the sales, market development, and graphic design teams to ensure pieces met set goals and objectives.

Biddeford, Maine

Assisted with all aspects of university public, media, and community relations, including the writing and distribution of press releases, responding to media inquiries, and the organization of press conferences. Wrote copy for brochures, flyers, print ads, student and researcher profiles, faculty and staff news, and event remarks. Served as assistant editor for the alumni magazine, “Nexus,” including research, writing, editing, and proofreading of all content. Worked closely with the graphic designer to determine magazine content and layout. • “Nexus,” Summer 2007 - Third place for “Best Magazine,” American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine• Developed and maintained university’s first “Hometown News” public relations program.

Portland, Maine Area