CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE:
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
The Press Democrat / Sonoma Media Investments / Press Democrat News Group
Santa Rosa, CA (May 2023–CURRENT)
Conceptualize and design various branded materials for both print and digital platforms. Create high-quality advertisements for seven key publications, including social media, signage, event displays, editorial layouts, promotional flyers, and logos. Ensure consistency in branding and exceptional design quality across all executions. Build and code emails, pop-ups, and website banners.
FUN FACTS: In 2025, my team won a First Place award for ‘Sustainability’ by the California News Publishers Association for our work on The Press Democrat’s annual Impact Report. In 2024, I was honored to be named Employee of the 3rd Quarter. Find the write-up here.
PAST WORK EXPERIENCE:
GRAPHIC DESIGN ASSOCIATE
NFM (Nebraska Furniture Mart)
Omaha, NE (2021–2022)
Designed print collateral for local newspapers and magazines, social media ads, and web display ads; created logos for in-store marketing materials such as posters, billboards, and digital signage; created and uploaded website banners; built and coded emails; participated in Berkshire Hathaway events.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Omaha World-Herald / Berkshire Hathaway Media Group
Omaha, NE (2018–2021)
Responsible for print and digital advertisement design for daily newspaper and website; building and scheduling email campaigns; editorial and advertorial layouts; in-house marketing and promotional materials; uploading digital content and creating landing pages; light copy editing. Participated in Goodfellows Charities and United Way funding and campaign ideas.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Street Media (The Marina Times, LA Weekly)
San Francisco, CA (2006–2023)
Responsible for the layout of the monthly newspaper publication, including advertisement design, preparation of digital files for print, light copy-editing, color corrections, web content, design of media kit, and promotional materials.
PRODUCTION MANAGER / GRAPHIC DESIGNER
The San Francisco Bay Guardian
San Francisco, CA (2002–2011)
Managed advertising page layout of weekly entertainment newspaper; designed new advertisements and revised existing ads; created in-house promotional materials;
web banners and media kit; attended weekly press checks; managed a department of designers; hired freelancers and trained new employees.
ART DIRECTOR / GRAPHIC DESIGNER
The CMJ Network / CMJ New Music Report
New York, NY (1999–2001)
Responsible for editorial layout of weekly music trade magazine; designed annual music marathon guides and promotional materials; managed staff of five.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
KnitMedia, Inc. / The Knitting Factory
New York, NY (1998–1999)
Designed CD packaging, posters, and marketing materials for Knitting Factory recording artists; responsible for layout and design of bi-monthly magazine and concert program guide and created flyers, handbills, brochures, and posters for accompanying venue.
“When I was looking to begin the creative process in my cosmetics start up, Sara was my first call. Over the phone I gave her the confidential information behind my product, and my ideas for the logo and packaging. Within days Sara had created the most chic, beautiful, and iconic logo and packaging for my brand. To this day, customers around the world consistently comment on the beauty and luxury of our branding and packaging. Throughout the first year of initial fundraising, Sara created gorgeous presentation magazines which were key tools in securing millions of dollars in start up capital. Her knowledge, execution, speed, temperament, and creativity are some of the best qualities I have seen in a designer. I will continue to work with Sara whenever able, and highly recommend her without any hesitation to the lucky company able to hire her.”