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Sarah Blackburn

Sarah Blackburn

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Talented and detail-oriented copy writer, editor, and curriculum developer. Over a decade of experience building and editing a robust curriculum in four languages for one of New York's top early childhood language and music programs. Wrote a daily newsletter for a wellness brand with over 40,000+ subscribers, and created or revised copy for work study cases, essays, and other promotional materials. Demonstrated success in fast paced creative environment, with a great capacity to collaborate.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Studio Manager

Three Jewels NYC
01.2023 - 08.2024
  • Led overall in-studio experience, managing volunteer programs and facility maintenance
  • Implemented onboarding systems and monthly appreciation events, increasing volunteer retention by 60%
  • Doubled cafe revenue through customer service enhancements, training initiatives, and menu development
  • Executed multiple renovations based on student feedback, improving overall satisfaction.

Copywriter and Editor

Journey Live
04.2021 - 01.2023
  • Created engaging content for international corporate wellness program, including daily newsletter reaching 40,000+ subscribers
  • Refined promotional materials and produced four-part mindfulness video series for children.

Associate Director

Bilingual Birdies
07.2008 - 07.2019
  • Progressed from Teaching Artist to managing the New York headquarters with a staff of 20
  • Played a key role in curriculum development and professional training initiatives focused on cross-cultural awareness and social-emotional learning
  • Co-designed and implemented online teacher training for the international licensing program.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Music And Vocal Performance -

Hunter College
New York City, NY
01.2015

Cours de Civilisation Française -

La Sorbonne
Paris, France
01.2007

Skills

  • Copy Writer
  • ESL Teacher
  • Online Training Design
  • Staff Management
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Project Management
  • Pipeline Maintenance
  • Project Oversight
  • Partnership Development
  • Client rapport
  • Scheduling Coordination

Certification

Meditation Instructor

Yoga Instructor

Languages

French
Professional Working

Timeline

Studio Manager

Three Jewels NYC
01.2023 - 08.2024

Copywriter and Editor

Journey Live
04.2021 - 01.2023

Associate Director

Bilingual Birdies
07.2008 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Arts in Music And Vocal Performance -

Hunter College

Cours de Civilisation Française -

La Sorbonne

Meditation Instructor

Yoga Instructor

Sarah Blackburn