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Sara O'Brien

St. Petersburg

Summary

Problem-solver with talents for team building and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations and relationship-building skills. Always striving to bring creativity and hard work together to help foster a positive and fun workplace.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner, Designer

Wide Sky
01.2022 - Current
  • Designs and prints local humor apparel for the Tampa Bay region.
  • Works closely with clients to bring their creative concepts to life.
  • Oversees weekly operations of the Wide Sky retail kiosk at St. Pete Pier.
  • Sets up and breaks down retail tent at various markets and festivals throughout the year.

Multimedia Designer

The Poynter Institute
06.2016 - 02.2021
  • Produced all marketing assets for the Institute and its brands.
  • Oversaw general brand aesthetic and standards.
  • Expertly worked with video, photo, digital and print mediums.
  • Helped with the planning and implementation of various events.

Production Manager

WTTA Great 38
01.2012 - 06.2015
  • Worked with a team to produce tv shows, commercials and marketing promos.
  • Managed multiple creative projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion.
  • Identified bottlenecks in the production process and proposed effective solutions.
  • Successfully worked with clients to make sure their marketing needs were met.

Creative Services Producer

WTTA Great 38
03.2004 - 01.2012
  • Created graphics, wrote scripts, shot and edited video.
  • Handled client communications and led meetings, provided progress updates.
  • Assisted in station promotions and events to create excitement and awareness.
  • Handled communications between the creative and sales teams to ensure efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Worcester State College
Worcester

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Small business operations
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication

Accomplishments

Published author, St. Petersburg Then & Now. A history book that documents the city of St. Petersburg, Florida.

Awards

Voted "Best Local T-Shirt" company by Creative Loafing, 2015 and 2019

Timeline

Owner, Designer

Wide Sky
01.2022 - Current

Multimedia Designer

The Poynter Institute
06.2016 - 02.2021

Production Manager

WTTA Great 38
01.2012 - 06.2015

Creative Services Producer

WTTA Great 38
03.2004 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Worcester State College

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