Experience

Kansas Department of Commerce

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Community Development Specialist

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Helping individuals and whole communities to bring about social change and improve the quality of place in their local area. Acting as the link between communities and a range of resources available through the Kansas Department of Commerce and more.



Sara D Bloom

• Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  I enjoy working with a variety of business owners and marketing managers to produce sales and marketing collateral - logos, advertising, social media graphics, digital media, annual reports, flyers and more.



Downtown Hays Development Corporation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Feb 2015 - Jun 2022

  Hays, Kansas



Legend Senior Living

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing and Media Manager

  • Aug 2014 - Jan 2015

  Wichita, Kansas Area

• Graphic Designer

  • Mar 2014 - Aug 2014

  Wichita, Kansas Area



Nex-Tech

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Media Specialist

  • Apr 2010 - Feb 2014

• Advertising Representative

  • Dec 2007 - Apr 2010

  As a telesales representative I handled advertising for mostly small to midsized accounts. Working from a list of assigned accounts each business is contacted to ensure listing accuracy, and make advertising recommendations bases on their individual business’ needs using a consultative sales approach. I consistently completed each canvass with the second highest percentage of sales increases for the department. Regularly created new sales and marketing pieces for the department… Show more As a telesales representative I handled advertising for mostly small to midsized accounts. Working from a list of assigned accounts each business is contacted to ensure listing accuracy, and make advertising recommendations bases on their individual business’ needs using a consultative sales approach. I consistently completed each canvass with the second highest percentage of sales increases for the department. Regularly created new sales and marketing pieces for the department allowing me to continue to develop my graphic design skills and prepare me for a new role within this company.



KWCH-TV

• Production Manager

  • Sep 2006 - Dec 2007

  Hays, KS I worked for their sister station, KBSH-TV. I was the head of the production department so my duties included shooting and editing video for business commercials, community PR events, news broadcasts and more. I worked closely with sales representatives and clients to make sure we presented their business exactly how they envisioned it. I assisted in the hiring and firing of production employees. I assisted with the production of the local Hays news broadcasts that were… Show more I worked for their sister station, KBSH-TV. I was the head of the production department so my duties included shooting and editing video for business commercials, community PR events, news broadcasts and more. I worked closely with sales representatives and clients to make sure we presented their business exactly how they envisioned it. I assisted in the hiring and firing of production employees. I assisted with the production of the local Hays news broadcasts that were than sent to the Wichita station to be broadcast. Show less



KCTV / KSMO / Meredith Corporation

• News Producer

  • Jan 2006 - Sep 2006

  I managed both the morning and noon news show’s content. I gathered news stories, wrote scripts and managed the overall flow of the show by deciding which news items to include in each broadcast. Keeping an eye on wire reports and other news outlets was an important part of my job to ensure the news we were airing was accurate and up to date. Working closely and communicating clearly with reporters, anchors, and those behind the scene was also a huge part of my role.

• Intern - News Producer

  • May 2005 - Jul 2005

  Kansas City, Missouri Area Worked as an intern and listened to police scanners for 2 weeks before the station discovered my talent for writing/news producing and hired me on full time as a morning news producer for the remainder of the summer.



Campus Crusade for Christ

• India
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern - Women's Communications Assistant

  • May 2004 - Aug 2004

  Orlando, Florida Area Duties included assisting with the women's website and quarterly newsletter (for women in the United States) who were on the Campus Crusade staff. I wrote articles, proofread, helped with layout and assisted the organization's president's wife, Judy Douglass. I was one of 60 students out of thousands who applied, and received, an internship with Campus Crusade for Christ Headquarters.