Sage Bennett
Government Relations & Creative Direction
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dynamic and creative individual. Skilled at working with development teams in highly collaborative environments.
Knowledgeable about various social media platforms. Known for innovation and being goal oriented.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Freelance Decorator
CCG Group
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborated on design team to work on various themed pop-up bars around Philadelphia such as Tinsel, Sueno, Uptown Beer Garden, White Elephant, Pink Elephant, and Green Elephant
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
- Designed textile installations
- Painted signs and murals
- Provided guidance on material selection, color schemes, lighting plans, and furniture placement to optimize visual impact and functionality.
- Interfaced effectively with contractors
- Oversaw installation of finishes
- Managed new members of design team
Director of Special Projects
SSGovRelations
12.2020 - Current
- Guided execution of strategies and tactics to advance legislative and policy priorities.
- Drafted internal and external communications documents, using Campaigner and Microsoft Office.
- Wrote engaging and successful press releases to control information and public opinion.
- Planned and executed events with public and private donors for non profit clients.
- Compiled, evaluated, and reviewed engineered data for A Wider Circle.
- Updated organizational systems and subsystems to improve and streamline data collection with Empower Montgomery and A Wider Circle.
- Produced weekly, monthly, quarterly, biannual, and annual reports for clients and the organization.
- Initiated actions, responded to emails, and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes for CEO.
- Created expense reports, budgets and filing systems for management team.
- Worked with clients to effectively plan and coordinate logistics for special projects and events.
Small Business Owner/Creative Director
Sacred Synchro
05.2017 - Current
- Designed and produced clothing, jewelry, and decals.
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Sketched artistic and fresh designs.
- Vended at various music festivals.
Small Business Owner/Creative Director
CUSP
10.2020 - 02.2023
- Designed and produced Fall/Winter Streetwear line.
- Negotiated with foreign manufacturers on availability, product specifications, distribution, delivery deadlines and price.
- Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
- Worked with technical design and product management to provide accurate and complete clothing designs.
- Developed site content and graphics by coordinating copywriting, and designing images, icons, banners and enhancements.
- Built website.
Digital Marketing/Event Planning Contractor
Maier & Warner Public Relations
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Created and facilitated online giveaways to retain customers and attract new customers for various clients.
- Planned and instituted social media marketing plan for Pike&Rose, Pike District, and L'Enfant Plaza.
- Utilized techniques such as cold calling, networking and prospecting to develop new leads.
- Monitored online presence of clients' brand to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships.
Education
Study Abroad - International Business
University of Westminster
London, England Jan 2019 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - International Business
Hawai'i Pacific University
Honolulu, HI 10.2015 - 04.2019
Study Abroad - International Business
Ecole Supérieure Du Commerce Extérieur
Paris, France Aug 2016 - 07.2017
Study Abroad - High School Program
Instituto Gustavo Martinez Zuviria
Avellaneda, Argentina Aug 2012 - 06.2013
Skills
Project Coordination Abilities
undefinedTimeline
Freelance Decorator
CCG Group
02.2023 - Current
Digital Marketing/Event Planning Contractor
Maier & Warner Public Relations
02.2021 - 04.2021
Director of Special Projects
SSGovRelations
12.2020 - Current
Small Business Owner/Creative Director
CUSP
10.2020 - 02.2023
Small Business Owner/Creative Director
Sacred Synchro
05.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - International Business
Hawai'i Pacific University
10.2015 - 04.2019
Study Abroad - International Business
University of Westminster
Jan 2019 - 06.2019
Study Abroad - International Business
Ecole Supérieure Du Commerce Extérieur
Aug 2016 - 07.2017
Study Abroad - High School Program
Instituto Gustavo Martinez Zuviria
Aug 2012 - 06.2013
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