Sarah Huntsman
North Salt Lake,UT
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills, ready to help team achieve company goals.
Proven track record of successfully managing multiple freelance assignments concurrently, meeting deadlines and client satisfaction. Possessing excellent communication skills while interacting effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel at all levels.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Production
Sundance Catalog
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Oversaw all production scheduling, including coordinating with travel agents for bookings and managing crew and location logistics.
- Booked and communicated with crews, location scouts, and location producers.
- Hired production assistants for local shoots and managed the overall production calendar.
- Scheduled and organized all shoots, including planning meals and managing on-site logistics.
- Created and distributed call sheets; processed production checks and collaborated with accounting on budgets and freelance invoices.
- Served as the point of contact for all invoice and accounting inquiries.
- Determined product shot needs, scheduled shoot days, and handled product preparation and post-shoot cleanup.
- Pulled all apparel and accessories for shoots; prepped all product being photographed.
- Gathered and managed samples received from vendors, ensuring correct items were ready for shoot days.
- Acted as the liaison with merchandising on incorrect samples and coordinated replacements and arrival timelines.
- Created shot sheets and organized all aspects of studio shoots.
- Attended product walk-throughs, documented changes, and tracked delivery of updated products.
- Packed for location shoots and located any missing product prior to travel.
- Ensured all product was shot on schedule by cross-referencing buying lists with production lists.
- Acted as the primary contact for all photo and production-related questions.
- Coordinated with color teams on product being sent for color adjustments.
- Traveled to all shoot locations to manage product handling and model styling.
- Managed international production requirements, including carnet documentation and logistics.
- Increased overall productivity by implementing effective time management strategies and prioritizing tasks.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Freelancer for Product Shoots
Self-employeed
Salt Lake City, UT
12.2016 - Current
- Provided education and guidance to clients on fashion trends and styling techniques.
- Led entire client shopping experience, putting together ensembles, and providing styling tips that were personalized.
- Collaborated with photographers and designers to create innovative and visually appealing looks.
- Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
- Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
Homemaker
Self
06.2011 - 08.2017
- I was fortunate enough to stay home and care for my two beautiful children.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Project Manager Assistant
VFC Lightning Protection
North Salt Lake, UT
09.2005 - 05.2011
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues.
- Scheduled all traveling crews accommodations and managed per diem and budgets.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Planned, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Provided detailed project status updates to executive management.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing quality or workplace safety.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Built and sent out all contracts for awarded jobs.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirement
- Managed costs, and monitored performance.
Head Bank Teller
Mountain America Credit Union
West Jordan, UT
12.2002 - 08.2005
- All responsibilities from Teller position
- Served as primary point of contact for customers, providing assistance with account maintenance and transactions.
- Assisted with training of new tellers on policies and procedures.
- Identified sales opportunities and referred customers to branch partners in financial services.
- Ordered all cash for branch vault
- Balanced all teller drawers at the end of the work day
- Scheduled tellers shifts
Bank Teller
Mountain America Credit Union
West Jordan, UT
06.2002 - 12.2002
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
- Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
- Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
- Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts, loans, and lines of credit.
- Provided customer records, account statements and copies of checks.
- Reconciled cash drawer and resolved discrepancies.
- Counted and packaged currency and coins.
- Educated customers on use of banking website and mobile apps.
- Logged cashier's checks and other transactions to maintain accurate account records.
Waiter
Cottonwood Country Club
Cottonwood UT
10.2000 - 10.2006
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult members or during busy shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Informed customers about daily and seasonal specials.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Bussed tables during busy periods to assist staff and quickly turn over tables.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Established great and personal relationships with all our members.
Snack Bar Manager
Cottonwood Country Club
Cottonwood, UT
05.2000 - 09.2002
- Coordinated concession team, food preparation and storeroom operations.
- Supervised food and beverage personnel, evaluating performance and recommending improvements.
- Analyzed and controlled inventory, working with suppliers to secure cost-effective contracts.
- Participated in menu planning and food production, properly handling food surpluses and cost control.
- Purchased food items, supplies and equipment in alignment with strict budgets.
- Administered payroll for 5 team members and addressed discrepancies in compensation.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Jordan High School
West Jordan, UT06.2002
Skills
- Communication
- Forecasting
- Budgeting
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Self Starter
- Self Motivated
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Team Work
Timeline
Director of Production
Sundance Catalog
01.2025 - 04.2025
Freelancer for Product Shoots
Self-employeed
12.2016 - Current
Homemaker
Self
06.2011 - 08.2017
Project Manager Assistant
VFC Lightning Protection
09.2005 - 05.2011
Head Bank Teller
Mountain America Credit Union
12.2002 - 08.2005
Bank Teller
Mountain America Credit Union
06.2002 - 12.2002
Waiter
Cottonwood Country Club
10.2000 - 10.2006
Snack Bar Manager
Cottonwood Country Club
05.2000 - 09.2002
High School Diploma -
West Jordan High School