Sarah Sekel
Hoagland,IN
Summary
Creative and innovative Designer offering 8-year background in spirit wear design and school promotion. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Publisher with passion for creating new and exciting clothing options for school families. An additional background in event coordination and developing highly profitable campaigns through excellent track record of managing donor relationships and identifying new partnerships to increase fundraising support.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Spirit Gear Coordinator
St. Joseph Hessen Cassel School
Fort Wayne, IN
08.2019 - Current
- Boosted school spirit and family participation through the introduction of the Squire Spirit Shop. As a fundraiser, I also turned a profit for the school.
- Designed custom graphics and selected new and interesting apparel to keep families interested in purchasing from each catalog.
- Created a limited edition t-shirt each semester which featured an inspirational quote or positive affirmation for the students. These were geared towards the kids and it was my hope families would gather collections of these shirts to be worn through the halls all year.
Co-Athletic Director/Concession Coordinator
St. Joseph Hessen Cassel School
Fort Wayne, Indiana
07.2019 - Current
- Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times.
- Ordered equipment for all sports and kept meticulous records on athletic equipment inventory.
- Designed and fundraised for new basketball uniforms as well as additional spirit gear for the school families.
- Manage the concession stand inventory, bookkeeping, and volunteers for volleyball and basketball season with the goal of turning a profit to benefit the athletic program.
Parent Volunteer
St. Joseph Hessen Cassel School
Fort Wayne, Indiana
08.2018 - Current
- Promoted student development and engagement by helping organize special activities.
- Sat as a member of the school board from 2018-2022.
- Coordinated the box tops program, ink recycling program, and serve as administrator on the school Facebook and Instagram pages.
- Helped with HASA programs and coordinated school events.
Secretary
Sekel Management Group, DBA JOMA Acres
Scott, Ohio
05.2005 - Current
- Recorded expenses and maintained accounting records, daily financial transactions using Quickbooks and handled payments of accounts.
- Ran payroll for 50+ employees.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
Fundraising Event Coordinator
St. John The Baptist School
New Haven, Indiana
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Managed administrative logistics of event planning, event booking and event promotions.
- Increased school promotion through the creation of a new school logo and spirit wear campaign.
- Coordinated the first 2018 Fundraising Gala for a $40,000 profit along with additional BINGO and Trivia Night events.
- Ran the schools SCRIP program, renovated the office space in the Church, and expanded their volunteer base and program participation.
Interior Design Intern and Advanced to Specialist
111 Design
Fort Wayne, Indiana
05.2001 - 05.2006
- Welcomed showroom guests and displayed available design samples to clients.
- Prepared drawings, furniture contract packages and finish boards for upcoming and ongoing projects.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with construction crews and project managers to achieve interior design goals.
- Specified and selected furniture, fixtures and lighting conditions to achieve desired effects.
- Obtained user feedback and utilized design software to generate unique and innovative samples.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2005
High School Diploma -
Bishop Dwenger High School
Fort Wayne, IN06.2001
Skills
- Graphic Design
- Vendor Relationships
- Art Conceptualization
- Creative Design Layouts
- Social Media Platforms
- Budget Planning
- Project Coordination
- Fundraising Campaigns
- Event Planning
- Inventory Assessments
Timeline
Spirit Gear Coordinator
St. Joseph Hessen Cassel School
08.2019 - Current
Co-Athletic Director/Concession Coordinator
St. Joseph Hessen Cassel School
07.2019 - Current
Parent Volunteer
St. Joseph Hessen Cassel School
08.2018 - Current
Fundraising Event Coordinator
St. John The Baptist School
08.2016 - 05.2019
Secretary
Sekel Management Group, DBA JOMA Acres
05.2005 - Current
Interior Design Intern and Advanced to Specialist
111 Design
05.2001 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Purdue University
High School Diploma -
Bishop Dwenger High School
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