Sarah Smith Email & Phone Number

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Madison, Wisconsin

Happy Bambino is an award-winning resource center which provides classes, groups, special events, and recurring programs for parents and young children. The business also provides a family-friendly retail boutique providing a mix of products for parents and young children. The two components work symbiotically to provide a winning business model. Our goal is to make the experience of parenting less challenging and more pleasurable by providing helpful tools and products, by creating meaningful relationships and by building community.-Ensured a positive and efficient work environment by recruiting, hiring, training and managing a team of 10 - 15 employees and independent contractors-Developed and implemented SEO, UI and analytics best practices-Utilized leading marketing automation tools and processes-Orchestrated all content marketing efforts, including editorial voice, content calendar, thought leadership, social media and video production-Aligned objectives and bridged communications with local small businesses and organizations-Charted the successful development of promotions for direct email, print, web and social media campaigns-Organized quarterly class and social group scheduling-Planned and executed various special events in the store to increase exposure and sense of community-Reduced operating expenses during first six months as owner through vendor comparison, renegotiation and realignment-Pioneered social media marketing as well as optimized website presence-Bolstered community relationships through events, social media and community outreach-Created new retail channels and strategies including a local artist section-Earned store recognition as 2018 Hulafrog Most Loved recipient

Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

-Coordinated with grade-level team on lessons, classroom management techniques, and assessment-Adjusted to abilities of EEN students by differentiating instruction-Participated in IEP meetings with parents and school staff-Leveraged Responsive Classroom behavior management techniques-Incorporated social studies and math lessons with small and whole groups and classroom rotations-Used Lucy Calkins Teacher's College Reading and Writing Project curriculum

Madison, Wisconsin

-Instructed and followed curriculum as per class room teacher instructions-Executed Responsive Classroom and Above the Line behavior classroom management strategies-Demonstrated success in teaching MONDO oral language lessons, FOSS science lessons and Lucy Calkins methods for literacy instruction-Collaborated with ELL teacher in order to differentiate student instruction-Assessed and analyzed student strengths and abilities in order to develop literacy and math lessons-Administered WKCE test to small group of students in the fall-Strengthened student relationships by orchestrating community building activities-Fostered growth of students by working in one-on-one environment-Maintained regular communication with parents through email, phone calls and meetings

Madison, Wisconsin

Monona, Wi

-Worked with area schools and organizations teaching environmental education programs-Taught after-school nature program with local organizations and clubs-Designed and led summer camp activities for children ages 4 - 12

Sheboygan Falls, Wi

-Created and executed environmental education programs, summer camps, and adventure trips-Educated students of all ages using outdoor and adventure-based programs-Managed all facility rentals and contracts-Participated in annual fundraising events-Collaborated with local schools and organizations

Master Of Arts, Education/Teaching, 3.9 Gpa

Bachelor Of Science, English & Environmental Studies