Sarah Scannell Email & Phone Number

• Oversee communications / outreach to partners and audiences for for 5+ concurrent documentary projects premiering in film festivals, local exhibitions, digital platforms, etc.• Coordinate the distribution of marketing and development assets and deliverables for an array of concurrent projects, both internally and to outside partners• Write, proofread, and submit solo and collaborative grant applications and reports, totaling over $250k awarded in the first quarter of 2022 alone• Utilize Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator to design pitch decks, brochures, social media assets, one sheets, promotional materials for film festivals, etc.• Manage and write for CF’s website, quarterly newsletter, and 10 social channels (across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube—raising follower counts for each account by as much as 150% in my tenure)• Plan, promote, and execute community engagement events throughout San Francisco

San Francisco, California, United States

San Francisco, Ca

• Assessed and executed various marketing needs for Guardians to further their mission of celebrating the lives, history, and service of the City and County of San Francisco Fire, Police, Sheriff, and Emergency Medical Departments• Designed and created posters, store catalogs, and other marketing materials for event promotions and digital advertising• Utilized WordPress to create an entirely new Guardians website to improve clarity and accessibility

San Francisco Bay Area

• Assisted on marketing campaigns to promote performances and increase annual subscriptions and individual ticket sales• Maintained SF Playhouse’s website and wrote copy for all brochures, email marketing, and press releases• Designed and created marketing materials including Google and Facebook advertisements and promotional videos• Managed social media accounts and utilized social networking sites to drive ticket sales and encourage dialogue• Developed retail connections and cross-promotional opportunities with other Arts Organizations to generate sales

Berkeley, Ca

• Recruited 160+ applicants through social media and word of mouth, increasing the number of applicants by 15% from the previous semester.• Headed weekly meetings that provided professional mentorship to 65 members, including resume and LinkedIn workshops.

Berkeley, Ca

• Handled the organization’s financial accounts and created yearly, monthly, and weekly budgets• Coordinated fundraising campaigns and identified a need for specific amounts of money• Represented the organization when requesting funds from the Associated Students of the University of California• Acted as a mentor to the newly elected Board of Directors, particularly to the Director of Film

Berkeley, Ca

• Headed a committee of 8 students and developed/improved their professionalism and networking skills• Organized and promoted networking events with Bay Area film professionals from companies including Disney, Pixar, and Sundance which were attended by 100+ students• Assisted in the coordination and marketing of advanced movie screenings for Cal students with Allied Integrated Marketing• Designed and created flyers and Facebook cover photos on Illustrator and Photoshop for advertising club events

San Francisco Bay Area

• Assisted the Screen Gems (Nov. 2017 - Jan. 2018) and Focus Features (Jan. 2018 - May 2018) promotional departments in executing studio directives in Northern California to secure positive word-of-mouth buzz around their respective films• Ideated, organized, and executed local and/or college focused grassroots promotions, such as themed bar nights, campus scavenger hunts, or Greek system activities, to create on-campus buzz for each film• Conducted market research and cold called partners for film promotions

San Francisco, Ca

• Created pitches for promotional and publicity stunts and events for Allied clients• Communicated personally with college media, student organizations, and local businesses to propose/organize events• Assisted Allied staff on location at advance screenings, publicity events, and press tours

San Francisco, Ca

• Contacted fundraising constituents, including foundation and corporate sponsors, members, and donors• Assisted in soliciting in-kind sponsors such as restaurants, caterers, and beverage sponsors• Wrote contracts with SFFILM partners and assisted with sponsor benefits tracking and implementation• Wrote partnership proposals, one of which led to a $2.5k sponsorship of which I acted as lead contact• Assisted with the planning and production of events during the 60th San Francisco International Film Festival

Cognitive Science

Activities and Societies: Business Careers in Entertainment Club, Golden Paw Productions, Berkeley Advertising Agency

Education record

Activities and Societies: Newspaper Managing Editor, Lacrosse, Service Club, Retreat Leader