Sara Mcdonnell Email & Phone Number

Ann Arbor, MI, US

Ann Arbor, MI, US

• Create test materials:Export content from CMS
• Format text and image with scripts
• Clean and proof formatted text
• Populate templates with InCopy
• Prepare audio track instructions
• Coordinate reviews and implement prescribed revisions

Ann Arbor, MI, US

• Wrote and designed development communications: newsletter, annual report, print and email appeals, website content, blog posts, press releases, event signage.
• Planned social media campaigns, wrote and designed posts on Facebook, Twitter.
• . Purchased advertising for annual fundraising event.

• Managed acquisition of new physical materials (books, media) and donations to library: Fulfilled all purchase requests, initiated purchase order records in Alma, completed data entry for newly received items in Alma.
• Acquired certification in Alma; collaboratively developed new processes to use system for acquisitions.
• Initiated student contest to design a new donor bookplate for the library: Developed contest rules, designed and executed all creative to promote event (print, digital signage, social media), coordinated judging.

• Editing and writing for nonprofit organizations, businesses, and researchers:
• Developed grant proposals for Dotted i.
• Volunteer newsletter editor for the Montana Raptor Conservation Center; edited grant proposals for MRCC.
• Citizen scientist for the Gallatin Microplastics Initiative organized by Adventurers and Scientists for Conservation: collected water samples from local waterways for study to determine quantify of micro plastics in.

Merced, California, US

• Assist faculty with development, preparation and submission of proposals for research grants from federal and private funding agencies: Consult with applicants on project concepts; analyze and interpret solicitation.
• Technical editing: Edit and proof proposal components to ensure completeness and compliance of all application package documents.
• Outreach to School of Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts to build relationships and identify ways to improve quality and quantity of grants submitted by school’s faculty.
• Contribute to development and improvement of processes and policies for pre-award activities.
• Disseminate information on funding opportunities via faculty notices, custom searches, COS Pivot training.

Merced, California, US

• Assist with the development, preparation and submission of research grant proposals: Interpreted application guidelines and policies; created and managed proposal development schedules; developed budgets; gathered.
• Coordinated trainings and events sponsored by Research Development Services (RDS)
• Redesigned, developed and maintained content of RDS web pages
• Identified and disseminated information on funding opportunities via funding calendars, faculty notices, custom searches, Pivot training

Minneapolis And St. Paul, Minnesota, US

• Developed and executed visual communication strategies for all print and select electronic communication projects: Identified communication problems and objectives with clients; lead collaborative concept development.
• Stewardship of visual expression of Carlson School brand.Major accomplishments:
• Collaborated on content and design of electronic information directory.
• Researched, designed and tested CSoM Online Newsroom.
• Defined and refined best policies and processes to control quality and deliver 200+ projects/year on time and on budget.

• Led expression and management of visual brand and publication services.
• Created original graphic designs for diverse print publications.
• Managed all design projects from concept to completion.Major accomplishments:
• Professionalized publications office: Hired and supervised permanent andfreelance staff; developed and implemented policies and procedures for best practices.
• Won national design award for Sesquicentennial Gala Invitation.
• Oversaw production of 300+ projects/year, planned and managed annual budget, maintained archives of digital files and artwork.

• Created brand-compliant, original designs for diverse print publications.
• Managed design projects from concept to completion.
• Supervised junior graphic designer and freelance graphic designers.Major accomplishments:
• Redesigned MPR’s section of Minnesota Monthly.
• Developed and implemented traffic management system to deliver 200+projects/year on time and on budget.

Brea, California, US

• Designed multilingual labeling for immunodiagnostics products:Bottles, boxes/containers, instruction sheets.
• Project management: Obtained and incorporated label translations; coordinated revision schedules to meet production deadlines; completed documentation required to approve labeling and comply with ISO regulations.
• Coordinated with regulatory staff to ensure labeling met requirements of FDA and international regulatory agencies.

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Scientific & Technical Communication

Certificate, Web Design

Graphic Design, Photography, Css

Graphic Design, Photography

Spanish Language Certificate

Bachelor Of Arts, Philosophy