Sarah Jean Designs
Achievements and Experience
Through many years of hard work and education, I’ve established a strong career in this industry. Each role has been a dynamic endeavor, providing me with an opportunity to develop both personally and professionally. I’m always looking for new projects and partners to collaborate with, so get in touch if you’d like to connect.
EDUCATION
Eastern Washington University
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Post-Baccalaureate
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A Bachelor of Design is geared heavily toward design, with less emphasis on fine arts. The majority of the courses for the degree are studio-based, and include hands-on experience. Practice the process of design, drawing, sketching, and digital illustration. Knowledge on a variety of digital tools, including Adobe Creative Cloud, Milanote and more.
Bachelor's of Design in Visual Communication and Design (BDes) 2022
Washington State University
Bachelors of Arts and Sciences in Digital Technology and Culture
(BAS) 2021
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A Bachelor of Arts degree in Digital Technology and Culture, practices the demonstration of technology for designing and distributing digital works in various mediums along with an understanding of the history of technological development, from global to local perspectives. Knowledge on the design principles through both the production and analysis of media objects and the way digital media and information function and circulate in multiple cultural contexts.
Columbia Basin College
- Business Administration, Accounting, Human Relations
Associates of Arts
and Sciences
(AAS) 2020
WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance Graphic Design
2021 - Present
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Effectively communicate with clients on their business, branding and design goals.
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Create layouts, designs, webpages, logos, advertisements and other business development and marketing assets that best fit a companies needs.
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Educate clients on social media, software, and technology to further their
business success.
Brand & Design
Director
2022 - Present
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Driven by strategic marketing and design, I’ve led initiatives that boosted client acquisition from 0-4 to 25 per week, expanded brand reach across states, and rebranded visuals. Key skills include:
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Brand strategy
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Data analysis
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Lead generation
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Social media optimization
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Generating 100+ monthly leads through optimized Google ads, I combine big-picture vision with detailed execution, enhancing brand loyalty, community impact, and efficient workflows.
Graphic Design Mentor
Eastern Washington University
Mar 2022 - May 2022
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Graphic Design mentor for start-up businesses through the EWU Entrepreneur Center. Projects including brand development and website design. Graphic Design mentor for start-up businesses through the EWU Entrepreneur Center. Projects including brand development and website design.
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Brand Development
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Graphic Design
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Wix Website Builder
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Adobe Illustrator
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Layout Design
Marketing Assistant
Fowler General Construction, Inc.
Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
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Recruit and schedule interviews for potential employees for a variety of positions
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Create assets for recruitment events such as career fairs and trade shows
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Attend career fairs
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Event coordinating and scheduling
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Social media and marketing
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Layout and graphic design using Adobe Creative Suites
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Video editing using Adobe Premier
Graphic Design
FastSigns
May 2021 - Sep 2021
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​Layout Design and Graphic Design using Photoshop, Illustrator and Gerber Composer
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Successfully work under tight deadlines
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Produce large-format printing files
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Large format printing
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Program for and cut vinyl on a plotter
Graphic Design
Lots to Say! Speech Therapy
Apr 2020 - May 2021
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Design pages for online and in person learning
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Create infographics
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Manage online learning platforms (Teachers Pay Teachers & Boom Cards)
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Social media management
Public Affairs Intern
Energy Northwest
Aug 2020 - Feb 2021
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Assist in creating and editing weekly news pages
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Edit videos and create transcriptions for accessibility
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Cut, weed and transfer vinyl
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Large print production and product packaging
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Create Travel Expense Reports
Concert Coordinator
Eagle Entertainment
2018 - 2019
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Event Planner/ Coordinator
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Section responsibilities for planning, set up, organizing, and tear down of small-scale music production.
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Staffing maintenance and assistant
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Selling, Promoting, and Greeting for Events
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Organization for Events
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Representing Eastern Washington University
Retail Salesperson
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
2018 - 2019
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Selling, Promoting, and Greeting Customers
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Cash Register Sales
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Organizing and Merchandising
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Shipping and Restock
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Representing Brand
Barista
Dutch Bros Coffee
2017 - 2019
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Provide great customer service
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Provide excellent quality and speed in work space
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Efficiently use the square payment program and online excel
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Work with a team to provide greater efficiency and productivity