Sarah Pettigrew

Strategic bilingual analyst with 9+ years of experience with strong SQL, data storytelling, excel-based reporting, and global operations. Fluent in Spanish and English, with a proven track record of leading financial audits with 98% accuracy and mentoring teams in best practices for reporting and compliances. Recently led multilingual initiatives in Japan, reinforcing adaptability and cultural fluency. Eager to drive forecasting accuracy, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making within a globally integrated team.

Introduction to SQL and Intermediate SQL, Schoolcraft College | Livonia, MI, 10/2016-04/2017

Japan & USA, 05/01/22 - Present 

• Served as PTA Secretary and Librarian at international Schools, supporting students, staff, and multicultural programming
• Chaperoned student events and contributed to fundraisers, strengthening bilingual communication and cross cultural collaboration skills
• Volunteer with U.S. public schools, assisting in school events and chaperoning educational field trips
• Maintain technical fluency through independent study in SQL and business intelligence tools

Volunteer, Hardy Elementary School |  South Lyon, MI USA, 08/2024 - Present

• Coordinated fundraising events including Fun Run and Scholastic Book Fair
• Chaperoned educational field trips and lead Field Day activities to support student engagement

PTA Secretary and Library Assistant, Yokohama Christian School | Yokohama, Japan, 08/2023 - 06/2024

• Documented and led all PTA meetings, ensuring accurate records, clear communication, and alignment with school initiatives
• Proactively encouraged parent participation in school programs, strengthening community engagement and inclusive collaboration
• Spearheaded and executed the school's primary fundraising initiative- a community movie night, by digitizing the legacy planning files and creating templates to improve future event execution and stakeholder coordination
• Managed library operations and supported literacy initiatives for multicultural student populations

Volunteer, Yokohama International School | Yokohama, Japan, 08/2022 - 06/2023

• Developed a financial tracking template for a school food fair, enabling accurate supply forecasting, budget planning, and profit analysis for the U.S. cultural booth
• Guest-taught nutrition and performance strategies for student athletes, leveraging Division I experience to promote healthy eating habits and data-informed wellness practices

Youth Sports Coach (Various Roles), Novi Park District, i9 Sports, Itasca Park District | Novi, MI and Itasca, IL, 01/2014 - 08/2021

• Coached soccer, basketball, and volleyball across park districts and youth leagues
• Promoted teamwork, discipline, and community engagement

• Phi Kappa Phi
• Beta Gama Sigma
• NCAA Division 1 Tennis Team Athletes (01/2009 - 05/2011)
• Tennis Team Representative, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (01/2009 - 05/2011)