Sara Risley Email & Phone Number

Indianapolis, IN, US

Indianapolis, Indiana

Social Media Strategizing, Planning, Connecting, Sales, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing, Writing, Recruiting

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

 Acute listening and creative, out-of-the-box solutions to customer needs  Live product demonstrations, “Man in the Desert” sales tactics, high attention to detail Exemplary communications, customer service and both team building and mentoring skills. I am the leading recruiter of new members in our value added program across our multi-state district.

Risources

* Creatively-craft communications to targeted audiences* Research, interview, and negotiation services* Network and resource connections* Event management* Strategic media relations* Heightened Brand Awareness/PlacementSample projects and clients: Video production location scouting, scheduling, and communications; prop procurement ~ Exact Target.

Heartland Truly Moving Pictures

Managed base of over 350 active volunteers with differing levels of abilities and interests. Recruited, led, and oversaw approximately 20 volunteer event and service committees that help put the Heartland Film Festival together.Communicated volunteer needs and organizational information both via electronic communications and presentations.Served as liaison.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Led world’s most successful pop tab collection program resulting in just under $80,000 from recycled tabs in 2008
• Served as spokesperson and community resource for 52 bedroom facility serving over 1500 families in 2008
• Recruited and administered speakers’ bureau and RMH tour program, educated community on current needs and various ways to give, and delivered exceptional follow-through with current and potential supporters
• Managed all aspects of community outreach activities including donor identification, solicitation, and education
• Pitched stories to media resulting in TV, newspaper, and radio exposure multiple times a year for House
• Delivered presentations at school convocations, service organization conventions, and public fundraisers

Indianapolis, Indiana

• Evolved position from an administrative focus to include public relations, communications, and developmentresponsibilities
• Managed member communications/events, membership recruitment, and donor relations
• Served as liaison with the Board of Directors and as the NPower representative at community events
• Oversaw development including database management, electronic newsletter creation, and solicitation letters
• Created solution-focused success stories that resulted in increased interest in membership and corporate funding
• Resolved member issues through active listening, diplomacy, prompt research, and response to resolve matters satisfactorily and ensure highest customer service

Major in Communications and graduated with a minor in English; 1 credit shy of double minor in Psychology.Successfully completed 3 internships, held volunteer service organization titles, and earned Phi Beta Kappa honors.