Sara K. Willy Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Wa, Us

Bellevue, Washington, United States

Seattle

Planned and executed major radio station contests, promotions, events and client personality appearances. Managed promotional staff and 10+ event staff and coordinated schedules, as well as hired and trained employees. Worked with PR firms, record promoters and labels to create and advertise concerts and events. Wrote and voiced copy. Collaborated with programming department to develop on-air imaging and marketing plans. Planned and placed advertising (traditional and digital). Designed and acquired station clothing and promotional items. Partnered with sales department to evaluate clients' promotional and advertising needs, then created inventive promotions and non-traditional revenue proposals.

Magnolia, Seattle

Built and managed systems for brokers. Oversaw all listing files and listing marketing (brochures, flyers and marketing.) Database management and office support. Planned and implemented office events such as Community Service Day, art and wine walks and staff celebrations. Provided concierge level service as the first point of contact for broker and client inquiries and complaints. Partnered with broker care team in daily collaboration, organization, general office support and fun.

Seattle, Washington

Seamlessly planned and executed both large and small events from startto finish, including corporate functions, conferences, weddings, parties, and school auctions. This included all details- food, décor and logistics, budgeting and collaborating with vendors, lighting, transportation services, lodging, photography, installation, AV and recreation, to help clients realize their vision.

Greater Seattle Area

Generated, planned and executed glassybaby's pop-up shop experiences. Processed warehouse functions in Netsuite- from selecting the perfect glassybaby votives to managing rentals to pro bono partners. Managed road show employees, including hiring, payroll and training. Owned the road show calendar, adding all events and specific partner information. Generated marketing collateral for road show events, including invitations and giving cards for partners and the public. Worked with existing clients and new partners to book road shows. Traveled with the team to supervise pop up shows.

Seattle

Own seven hyper-local Seattle neighborhood news blogs and social media. Hire, train and manage editors, payroll and taxes for each blog. Write and edit Magnoliavoice.com. Create and implement engaging marketing campaigns, calendar, Facebook and Twitter pages. Maintain budget/technical health for all blogs. Coordinate advertising sales.Neighborhood blogs at their best: Magnoliavoice.com, Queenanneview.com, Wedgwoodview.com, Fremontuniverse.com, Mywallingford.com, Udistrictdaily.com, and Mapleleaflife.com.

Greenwood, Seattle

Created and implemented annual budget for Taproot's Acting Studio. Grewbudget by 125% during my tenure. Recruited, hired, and trained teachers and interns.Taught acting classes to students aged 1-85. Created and maintained registration for students. Planned and hosted Studio celebrations and fundraising galas. Implemented marketing, media buying and outreach endeavors. Planned annual Church Drama Conference for several hundred students from start to finish, growing attendance by at least 10% each year. Established and grew relationships with clients and donors.

New York, New York, United States

Provided administrative assistance to Lynda Zimmerman, Executive Director at New York University's theatre company in residence. Composed and edited e-mails, drafting memos and prepared communications on the Executive Director's behalf. Maintained comprehensive and accurate records Performed minor accounting duties. Organized meetings, including scheduling, sending reminders, and organizing catering when necessary. Managed the Executive Director's calendar, including making appointments and prioritizing the most sensitive matters. Created and executed the Creative Arts Team 20 year Gala from start to finish.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Prospected and developed new client relationships. Managed, renewed, and renegotiated terms with existing clients to generate revenue for radio and event sponsorships. Collaborated with on-air and promotions staff to create campaigns and promotional packages. Ensured all process timelines were up-to-date and met. Created sales presentations to establish and build positive relationships and rapport. Managed several accounts goalposts and budgets.

Ma Theatre, Eductional Theatre

Ba, Communications/Media