Sarah Shively
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong desire to help implement new ways to grow an organization. Effectively communicates with others to reach a common goal. Dependable to help assist when needed.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing and Communications Director
Catholic Community Foundation Of Northeast Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN
04.2021 - Current
- Create and distribute marketing materials that focus on the Foundation's mission and vision in serving the parishes, schools and Catholic ministries throughout the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.
- Design and implement the Foundation's Annual Impact Report.
- Design and implement the Foundation's Annual Impact Report.
- Assist with the planning and execution of any fundraising events throughout the year.
- Create and manage the Foundation's social media content.
Development Director
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School
Fort Wayne, IN
07.2017 - 04.2021
- Oversaw the creation of marketing materials to effectively communicate organizational impact to donors and stakeholders.
- Organized special events such as galas and auctions to help raise funding for the school.
- Organized informational events to help attract new families to the school.
- Utilized social media to gain exposure to our school
- Researched and applied for grants that would help drive the long-term goal of the school.
Business Intelligence
Zimmer, Inc
07.2008
- Provided assistance with ongoing projects within the Business Intelligence group including tracking competitor’s earnings and provide summaries
- Assisted with the collaboration of the global strategic plan while also providing upper management a competitive analysis on industry topics
- Worked with various external market research firms on tracking information for the organization including managing follow-up surveys for various internal departments
- Organized a newsletter providing upper management a highlight of key findings of a third-party market research analysis.
Strategic Planning & Business Development
Zimmer, Inc
09.2004 - 08.2007
- Assisted with the coordination of the business development and business intelligence departments
- Responsible for market research requests from brand management groups and business teams on key industry topics
- Organized key industry publications and distribute pertinent information to upper management.
DePuy Orthopedics, Inc
04.2003 - 09.2004
- Assistant to legal department in matters including coordination of HIPAA agreements, litigation cases and patent filings.
Marketing Manager
Merrill Lynch
08.2000 - 02.2003
- Manage advertising and marketing for 75 Merrill Lynch offices in the Midwest District
- Responsible for coordinating and overseeing all training programs
- Act as Community Relations Manager responsible for managing a budget in excess of $300,000.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Ball State University
01.2000
Skills
- Team Player
- Hard Working
- Strong Communication
- Dependable
Organizations Activities
- Ball State University Alumni Association
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Seton Night Live, Chairman Assistant 2017
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Library Volunteer
Personal Information
Hobbies: Enjoy running/aerobic exercise and tennis for recreation.
Enjoy reading and spending time with husband and children.
Timeline
Marketing and Communications Director
Catholic Community Foundation Of Northeast Indiana
04.2021 - Current
Development Director
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School
07.2017 - 04.2021
Business Intelligence
Zimmer, Inc
07.2008
Strategic Planning & Business Development
Zimmer, Inc
09.2004 - 08.2007
DePuy Orthopedics, Inc
04.2003 - 09.2004
Marketing Manager
Merrill Lynch
08.2000 - 02.2003
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Ball State University