Sarah Scull

Managed front desk operations, including client interactions, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings. Supported administrative functions through filing, data entry, and document preparation, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information. Improved office efficiency by organizing schedules, handling correspondence, and purging/organizing files. Accurately processed financial tasks such as invoicing, expense tracking, and collection of payments.

Facilitated academic and vocational achievement for adult learners, fostering essential skills in critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving aligned with Career Readiness Standards. Strengthened community connections by collaborating closely with local partners to provide targeted career support and resources for students. Led comprehensive student assessments, proactively tracking progress to identify challenges, implement individualized interventions, and support informed, data-driven decisions. Enhanced classroom effectiveness by setting clear expectations, applying consistent management strategies, and introducing innovative instructional methods to bridge learning gaps and elevate student comprehension.

Directed editorial operations across four newsrooms, including Creston News Advertiser, Adair County Free Press, Osceola-Sentinel Tribune, and The Fontanelle Observer, overseeing daily and weekly publications as well as two quarterly magazines. Managed financial operations, payroll, budget forecasting, and ensured adherence to production timelines and journalistic integrity. Built strong community engagement by collaborating with business, industry, elected officials, etc. Served as Regional Media Coordinator appointed by the Iowa Supreme Court, streamlining communication strategies across nine counties. Guided and mentored a diverse team of writers, editors, and designers, fostering professional growth through clear goal-setting, regular performance evaluations, and targeted feedback. Promoted innovative storytelling techniques to captivate audiences and consistently monitored content performance using analytical tools to drive strategic decisions. Recognized for leadership excellence with four Iowa Newspaper Association journalism awards.

Conducted live and recorded interviews, researched, and produced in-depth daily news stories focused on community journalism in Creston and surrounding areas. Provided comprehensive coverage of local governance, including Creston City Council, Union County Supervisors, Water Board, and CCSD School Board meetings, delivering clear and accessible reports to keep residents informed. Specialized in translating complex issues into easily understandable language, highlighting how local decisions impacted the community. Consistently improved journalistic skills by attending industry events, workshops, and keeping abreast of emerging trends in journalism. Promoted to Managing Editor in November 2019.

Provided outreach, recruitment, and support for youth seeking services at Iowa Workforce Development. Developed partnerships with community organizations and employers to secure effective job placements. Conducted orientation sessions detailing WIOA program services and eligibility criteria. Managed eligibility assessments, career planning, and addressed employment barriers by connecting youth to relevant resources. Enhanced program effectiveness through precise record-keeping and data-driven case management.