It’s not enough to be better. You must be different.
Different is the backbone upon which great brands are built.
HELLO! I’m Sarah Marie and I’ve been in marketing since I was a child–yes, a child– you will find that I’m refreshingly unconventional…
I began marketing everything from which movies my friends should see to which holiday and birthday gifts my parents should buy me (complete with spreadsheets of quantitative data on each item). Mastering the art of persuasion and tapping into what fascinates and intrigues humans is my passion, my forté, and a skill I’ve been developing all my life.
My innate marketing and branding skills paired with my insatiable appetite for new, innovative ideas led me to an inevitable career as a serial entrepreneur. With wide experience in entrepreneurship and business development, some of my key skills include: leading a creative team, communicating ideas, competitive analysis, product-launch.implementation, product development, copywriting, sales, developing compelling marketing campaigns, digital marketing strategy and implementation, problem solving, social media marketing, team building, consulting, training, mentoring and more. I’ve worked within a range of industries from beauty to software and small businesses to multi-million dollar companies.
I will bring a fresh and unique approach to your corporate setting and will challenge the status-quo to help lead your marketing team and company into your next chapter.
Skills & Proficiencies
Highly experienced in graphic design, creative direction, product development, social media marketing, email marketing, product management, product marketing, market research, new business development, customer relations management, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, WordPress, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite.
- Adobe Photoshop 100%
- Graphic Design 100%
- Photography 100%
- Wordpress 90%
- Adobe Illustrator 75%
- Creative Direction 100%
- Business Development 100%
- Public Speaking & Presentation 100%
- Leadership 90%
- Social Media Marketing 90%
Resume
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Summary
Marketing expert with over 19 years of experience in the business development, marketing and brand strategy fields. Dynamic, innovative, and constantly challenging the status quo, highly skilled in a wide range of technical, analytical, creative and strategic areas. Seeking a position with a fast-growing, leading-edge company that is looking for a key asset to lead and manage exceptional market and brand strategy to rapidly accelerate their company’s growth.
Highly experienced in graphic design, creative direction, product development, social media marketing, email marketing, product management, product marketing, market research, new business development, customer relations management, Adobe photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, WordPress, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite.
- Denver, Colorado
- (720) 736-3895
- sarah@sarahmarie.net
- Available for travel up to 25%, open to on-site, remote & hybrid
Experience
Marketing & Branding Consultant
Sarah Marie Brands
2016 – Present
Denver, Colorado
- Oversaw and managed projects for new brand extension fora local non-profit.
- Oversaw and managed a variety of marketing projects and initiatives for $30MM+ Health Care company. Built and oversaw project plans, execution and delivery. Led strategic growth programs for BD team.
- Developed brand & marketing strategies for business and entrepreneurs which included: Strategic direction, product and service positioning, competitive advantages and visual branding concepts, execution of product launch campaigns and associated marketing collateral and assets.
- Develop marketing collateral for clients including: brand photography, websites, logos and graphics, print and online marketing material.
- Manage and lead creative team; create project plans, communicate deliverables to team, ensure project timelines & budgets are met and on track.
Graphic Designer & Photographer
Sarah Perkins Photography & Design
2007-2013
- Created unique marketing strategies and campaigns in an over-saturated market, resulting in an increase of bookings by 300% in one year.
- Photographed for large commercial events including Nike, Sports Authority, Aspen Fashion Week, and Ameristar Casino.
- Created website and marketing collateral for businesses.
Marketing Director
The Studio Corp.
2015 – 2018
Denver, Colorado
- Launched multi-location brick & mortar concept in niche market.
- Oversaw business concept inception and implemented market strategies.
- Developed operations strategy, brand concept and strategic positioning of business.
VP of Operations
PicShareUs Photo Booth Co.
2013 – 2015
Denver, Colorado
- Developed scenario models and strategies for entering the marketplace.
- Worked with engineering team to bring product to market.
- Oversaw sales and operations of business over three states.
- Created PR campaign resulting in multiple television spots.
- Created and executed marketing content.
- Hired and managed operations team.
- Oversaw all business operations.
Marketing Manager
Hot Spot Tanning
2004-2006
- Developed new marketing campaigns, executed marketing plans and oversaw campaign calendar and launch.
- Created case scenarios for launch strategies.
- Communicated product knowledge and sales strategies to staff of over 100 employees.
- Oversaw retail product strategic positioning and sales strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
University of Utah David Eccles School of Business • 2005-2008
Resume
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Summary
Marketing expert with over 19 years of experience in the business development, marketing and brand strategy fields. Dynamic, innovative, and constantly challenging the status quo, highly skilled in a wide range of technical, analytical, creative and strategic areas. Seeking a position with a fast-growing, leading-edge company that is looking for a key asset to lead and manage exceptional market and brand strategy to rapidly accelerate their company’s growth.
Highly experienced in graphic design, creative direction, product development, social media marketing, email marketing, product management, product marketing, market research, new business development, customer relations management, Adobe photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, WordPress, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite.
- Denver, Colorado
- (720) 736-3895
- sarah@sarahmarie.net
- Available for travel up to 25%, open to on-site, remote & hybrid
Experience
Marketing & Branding Consultant
Sarah Marie Brands
2016 – Present
Denver, Colorado
- Oversaw and managed projects for new brand extension fora local non-profit.
- Oversaw and managed a variety of marketing projects and initiatives for $30MM+ Health Care company. Built and oversaw project plans, execution and delivery. Led strategic growth programs for BD team.
- Developed brand & marketing strategies for business and entrepreneurs which included: Strategic direction, product and service positioning, competitive advantages and visual branding concepts, execution of product launch campaigns and associated marketing collateral and assets.
- Develop marketing collateral for clients including: brand photography, websites, logos and graphics, print and online marketing material.
- Manage and lead creative team; create project plans, communicate deliverables to team, ensure project timelines & budgets are met and on track.
Graphic Designer & Photographer
Sarah Perkins Photography & Design
2007-2013
- Created unique marketing strategies and campaigns in an over-saturated market, resulting in an increase of bookings by 300% in one year.
- Photographed for large commercial events including Nike, Sports Authority, Aspen Fashion Week, and Ameristar Casino.
- Created website and marketing collateral for businesses.
Marketing Director
The Studio Corp.
2015 – 2018
Denver, Colorado
- Launched multi-location brick & mortar concept in niche market.
- Oversaw business concept inception and implemented market strategies.
- Developed operations strategy, brand concept and strategic positioning of business.
VP of Operations
PicShareUs Photo Booth Co.
2013 – 2015
Denver, Colorado
- Developed scenario models and strategies for entering the marketplace.
- Worked with engineering team to bring product to market.
- Oversaw sales and operations of business over three states.
- Created PR campaign resulting in multiple television spots.
- Created and executed marketing content.
- Hired and managed operations team.
- Oversaw all business operations.
Marketing Manager
Hot Spot Tanning
2004-2006
- Developed new marketing campaigns, executed marketing plans and oversaw campaign calendar and launch.
- Created case scenarios for launch strategies.
- Communicated product knowledge and sales strategies to staff of over 100 employees.
- Oversaw retail product strategic positioning and sales strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
University of Utah David Eccles School of Business • 2005-2008
Projects and Portfolio
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Connect with Me
About Sarah
Sarah Marie is a Marketing expert based in Denver, Colorado with over 19 years of experience in the business development, marketing and brand strategy fields.
Based In
Denver, Colorado
Email Me
sarah@sarahmarie.net
Text Me
720 736 3895