Providing graphic design + brand strategy services to nonprofits and other community-minded organizations including small businesses. Before re-launching as Sarah Self Studios in 2018, I was providing the same services while doing business as One Mile Creative. I have specific expertise in supporting: • Lutheran organizations, ministries, and nonprofits• Child welfare and child abuse prevention agencies• Hunger and homelessness initiatives• At-risk parent and community education

Manage the design and development of public education campaigns, publications, social media channels and media relations tools. Develop content and design of newsletters, website, blog and other print- and web-based tools. Provide editorial and design support for special events. Establish and manage relationships with media, printers, vendors and communications volunteers.

We closed One Mile Creative in December 2018 in order to pursue some exciting new opportunities. One Mile Creative provided marketing, editorial and design consulting for a diverse list of clients with a focus on helping nonprofits, faith-based groups and small businesses. Project work included social media campaigns; publications including newsletters, brochures, direct mail and trade show displays; content and design of annual reports; development of websites and blogs; and media relations as well as public service announcements, press releases and print advertisements. [Formerly DBA Self Concepts Communications.]

Managed corporate communications for IT consulting firm, including media relations, investor relations and relationships with member associations. Wrote and designed brochures, direct mail and trade show displays. Developed monthly e-newsletter and quarterly investor reports. Secured interviews and bylined articles while establishing executives as experts in local and trade media.