Sara Jo Nieman Email & Phone Number

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Kansas City MO 64161

• Provide creative direction for the company through branding, design, and brand management
• Manage the department's creative initiatives from start to finish, guiding the team in the conception, design, and execution of visual materials
• Ensure brand consistency throughout various marketing projects, leading the artistic development of marketing and promotional pieces, including print and online content
• Work with clients or internal management to develop strategies and solutions
• Design and consult with multi-million-dollar corporations in the development of packaging for domestic and international distribution
• Manage projects within the marketing team, as well as initiate, plan, coordinate multi-departmental projects

Kansas City, Missouri Area

• Head of creative of in-house brands
• Responsible for the daily production of creative content for 7+ Paris Brothers, Inc. companies and brands
• Work with the multiple divisions of each company to conceive and fulfill their marketing needs
• Manage projects and creative team in the creation of content
• Consult with multi-million dollar corporations in the development of packaging for domestic and international distribution
• Direct and execute photography for in-house brands

Kansas City, Missouri Area

• Consult with private label customers to create products, develop brand identity and produce creative content
• Design packaging for in-house brands, with knowledge of labeling compliance and FDA Guidelines
• Manage website and content creation
• Develop and execute promotional materials for retail locations
• Contribute to marketing strategy and merchandise development

• Develop Cervasi brand through packaging design for emerging product line.
• Manage and create content for company’s multiple Drupal websites, with some use of HTML.
• Collaborate with Sales team to create sales and promotional collateral.
• Strategically design packaging for multiple private label products to promote sales.
• Aid in creating and maintaining Parisi Artisan Coffee's retail and promotional materials.
• Contribute to marketing strategy and merchandise development.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Freelance graphic design and photography.

Helped Marketing Director in designing and creating; websites, product labels and packaging, and branding.

My major role at the business was the pre-testing of patients before they were seen by the doctor. Which included testing vision and eye pressure. I also helped with the integration of the digital medical software that was introduced while I was there. In addition to the day to day Optometric assistant roles, I designed the logo, brochure, and business.

Bfa, Drawing & Graphic Design

Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity- Recruitment Decorations Chair, Philanthropy Chair, Set Design Chair.

Additional Course Work, Graphic Design And Photography

Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha ThetaExtended my studies beyond my Degree with courses in Graphic Design and Photography.