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Work Background
Fira Digital AgencyOwner and Founder Digital Marketing Agency
Apr. 2023
Sara SpeaksEmpowerment Coach
Oct. 2020I work one-on-one to help my clients uncover the deep-seated beliefs that are holding them back. I lead them through self-discovery and help them to replace negative ideas of “I can’t” and “I don’t deserve” with powerful affirmations of “I can” and “I am worthy.”
Sara SpeaksInspirational Speaker
Apr. 2018Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United StatesI address issues of self-worth, toxic relationships, and domestic violence prevention and recovery. I’m open and honest about my own story so that audiences can learn the lessons I have lived.
MAGNETIC (CONTENT-LED SALES)Digital Designer
May. 2023 - Feb. 2024
Dakota Kitchen & BathDealer Sales Support / Cabinet Designer
May. 2018 - Dec. 2019Sioux Falls, South Dakota AreaTake blueprints and client concept of kitchens, bathrooms, laundry and mudrooms to full layout in Cabinet Vision (CAD) software. Setting up all cabinets and finishes in detail all the way through to the Plan Room for production. Work with our salespersons and the dealers they sell to by communicating through phone and email to get the room layout and features they want as well as stick within budget.
Keller Williams Realty Sioux FallsListing Coordinator/Admin Assistan
Jul. 2016 - Apr. 2018Sioux Falls, SDAssist Office Manager for team of real estate agents with transaction and listing support. Schedule open houses on MLS and real estate websites. Post on multiple social media pages the ads for open houses and pertinent real estate and community information. Track showing numbers and feedback with showing agents and report details to clients. Create home feature sheets for each home listing with photos, measurements and home details. Various additional office duties.
Manage all listings from setting up staging to pre-inspection, if necessary, coordinating photos and measurements and entering all information on MLS and internal system. Be the primary contact person for all sellers while keeping up weekly check-ins and monitoring showing activity and managing feedback from showing agents. Schedule open house with sellers and agents. Coordinate with Marketing Coordinator for open houses and price reductions and any other marketing needs.
Legacy Real EstateAssistant Property Manager/Leasing Agent
Nov. 2015 - Jul. 2016Sioux Falls, SDAssist in managing multiple rental units. Coordinate vendors and maintenance to repair and turn properties. Prequalify and lease properties to approved leasers. Show and sell rental units. Enter rents in property management software to manage accounts and balances due. Collect rents from tenants and begin and see through eviction process when applicable. Answer main line phones and
Banner Up SignsGraphic Designer and Sales
May. 2013 - Feb. 2015Sycamore, ILWork with new and existing clients and advise them of the best sign method for their needs. Proficient at managing multiple sign orders from initial client order through to production. Graduate of a nine-month Leadership Academy program with the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce. Participate in Chamber and community functions to network and promote business.
Cimarron LabelPre-Press/Design
Aug. 2009 - Feb. 2013Format labels, leaflets and booklets using Quark, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Pitstop and Microsoft Word for printing in both offset and flexo-printing. Proficient at managing multiple projects and ensuring jobs are completed in formatting, proofreading and sent on to sales representative and client by due date. Work with sales and account representatives to configure layout options and carryout plans to end result.
ImageNation Graphics PrintingGraphic Designer / Prepress / Production Manager
Aug. 2006 - Aug. 2009Sioux Falls, South Dakota AreaDesign and layout custom projects for large and small format printing
Manage production; scheduling and quality control while managing prepress/graphics department
Format Excel spreadsheets and link to variable data software to produce personalized postcards, letters and mailers in compliance with postal regulations
Media One Advertising/MarketingProduction Manager
Jan. 2006 - Aug. 2006Sioux Falls, South Dakota AreaDelivered daily work schedule to management ensuring production staff was aware of allocated timeframes
Established and managed working relationships with outside vendors; managed purchase order process, including negotiations and vendor selection
Estimated jobs and maintained estimate history database
Adhered to budget and alerted account reps when project parameters had changed
Edina RealtyReal Estate Agent
Oct. 2003 - Aug. 2005Edina, MNNegotiate and advocate for clients throughout the residential real estate buying and selling process
Prepare comparative market reports, develop and implement marketing strategy for client home sales
Coordinate with mortgage and title professionals to ensure accurate and timely closings
Market my real estate services with consistent self-designed mailings
Manage multiple transactions while focusing on the best interest of the client