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Sarah Boatright

Olympia,WA

Summary

Enthusiastic, personable, and highly organized professional with extensive experience coordinating events, managing daily operations, and building meaningful relationships with clients, colleagues, and community members. Known for a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to create welcoming environments while balancing multiple priorities with careful attention to detail. A confident communicator who thrives in collaborative settings, enjoys solving problems, and approaches every task with professionalism, creativity, and initiative.

As a recent UC San Diego Philosophy graduate, I am passionate about supporting the academic community that helped shape my education. My background in event coordination, office management, and client service has equipped me to manage complex schedules, organize logistics, and provide dependable administrative support in fast-paced environments. I take pride in being someone others can rely on to anticipate needs, communicate effectively, and ensure that projects and events run smoothly from start to finish.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Venue Coordinator

Beloved
Olympia, Washington
05.2025 - Current
  • Partner with clients to transform their ideas into memorable events, building strong relationships through clear communication, creativity, and attention to detail.
  • Coordinate every stage of event logistics, including scheduling, vendor communication, catering, timelines, and day-of execution, to ensure each event runs seamlessly.
  • Oversee venue setup and presentation, collaborating with staff to create beautiful, welcoming spaces while adapting quickly to last-minute changes and unexpected challenges.
  • Lead and support event staff with a positive, team-oriented approach, ensuring daily operations are organized, efficient, and guest-focused.
  • Balance multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining a calm, solution-oriented attitude in fast-paced environments.

Manager

Essence Arts
La Quinta, California
01.2023 - 03.2026
  • Managed daily gallery operations, overseeing scheduling, client communications, inventory, sales, and administrative responsibilities to keep the business running smoothly.
  • Built lasting relationships with artists and clients by providing thoughtful, personalized service and creating a welcoming, community-centered environment.
  • Planned, promoted, and coordinated gallery exhibitions and community events that increased engagement and strengthened connections with local audiences.
  • Prepared professional correspondence, managed detailed records, and handled post-sale documentation with accuracy and exceptional attention to detail.
  • Collaborated closely with artists to thoughtfully present their work, helping tell their stories while creating meaningful experiences for visitors.
  • Developed creative outreach initiatives that expanded community involvement and fostered long-term relationships with patrons and local organizations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA
06-2026

Skills

  • Calendar Management
  • Event Coordination
  • Administrative Support
  • Scheduling
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Workspace
  • Written Communication
  • Records Management
  • Organization
  • Customer Service
  • Office Operations
  • Project Coordination
  • Budget Tracking
  • Problem Solving

Timeline

Venue Coordinator

Beloved
05.2025 - Current

Manager

Essence Arts
01.2023 - 03.2026

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

University of California, San Diego
Sarah Boatright