Sara Hinds
Carmel-by-the-Sea,CA
Summary
High energy leader with exceptional interpersonal and diplomatic skills, able to communicate a vision and encourage support. Creative problem-solving and anticipatory planning abilities producing effective results in challenging circumstances. Skilled in public relations and alliance building in the broader community, and confident public speaker.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Governing Board Member
Carmel Unified School District
Carmel, CA
12.2018 - Current
- Elected Board member since 2018; served as Board Clerk and President.
- Enhanced community relations and managed crisis responses.
- Ensured responsible resource allocation for students and stakeholders.
- Participate in on-going Board Governance workshops for effective leadership.
Marketing and Event Manager
PricewaterhouseCoopers, PWC
San Jose, CA
02.2014 - 06.2015
- Managed and executed events for 100-350 attendees, including C-level executives.
- Developed engagement strategies using social media and PR.
- Managed all event budgets.
Marketing and Advertising Consultant
PayNearMe
San Jose, CA
03.2013 - 10.2014
- Defined and executed go-to-market strategies for vertical-specific accounts and aggregators.
- Developed marketing materials to drive usage and adoption.
Senior Marketing Manager
Yahoo
San Jose, CA
11.2010 - 07.2012
- Developed go-to-market strategies for mobile applications.
- Launched the first Yahoo! Brand Ambassador program in the U.S.
Senior Marketing Manager - Tier 1 US Carriers
SanDisk
Milpitas, CA
08.2008 - 11.2010
- Drove strategic marketing programs for Tier 1 U.S. carriers.
- Developed and executed integrated marketing strategies with sales teams.
Channel Development Manager
Motorola, Good Technology Group & Mobile Devices
San Jose, CA
01.2005 - 11.2010
- Developed and executed multi-touch campaigns including Retail and POS
- Defined social media presence for campaigns and programs.
- Conducted market research
Senior Account Manager & Product Marketing Manager
WebEx
San Jose, CA
02.2000 - 01.2005
- Achieved President's Club status for exceeding sales goals.
- Served as a product evangelist and engaged with customer and analyst communities.
- Conducted market Research & Competitive Analysis
- Customer & Analyst Relations
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts
California State University - Chico
Skills
- Team leadership and supervision
- Event Marketing
- Project Management & Oversight
- New Business Development
- Creative problem resolution
- Public speaking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Governing Board Member
Carmel Unified School District
12.2018 - Current
Marketing and Event Manager
PricewaterhouseCoopers, PWC
02.2014 - 06.2015
Marketing and Advertising Consultant
PayNearMe
03.2013 - 10.2014
Senior Marketing Manager
Yahoo
11.2010 - 07.2012
Senior Marketing Manager - Tier 1 US Carriers
SanDisk
08.2008 - 11.2010
Channel Development Manager
Motorola, Good Technology Group & Mobile Devices
01.2005 - 11.2010
Senior Account Manager & Product Marketing Manager
WebEx
02.2000 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts
California State University - Chico
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