Sara Dagen

Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications at UF Innovate
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Gainesville, Florida, United States, US
Languages
  • some basic Spanish -

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Megh Waltimire

Sara is the best supervisor I have ever had. With all the different personality types that we have at the Office of Technology Licensing (OTL), it never ceases to amaze me how well she works with each of them. Sara adapts very well to changing circumstances and has the innate ability to put herself in another persons shoes in order to approach a problem with a different perspective. One of my favorite things about Sara is how she never stops working on self improvement. When the OTL started toast masters, she quickly became one of the most dedicated members and when they started the get fit initiative she was the leader of her team. Sara also always took the time to sit down with me and explain edits she made to my work so that I could improve, I really appreciated that. Sara is an inspiring leader, a great technical editor and a pleasure to be around.

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Credentials

  • Strategic Communications Academy for UF Leaders and Scholars (2018)
    University of Florida
    Aug, 2023
    - Sep, 2024
  • Getting Things Done
    LinkedIn
    Feb, 2020
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

  • UF Innovate
    • United States
    • Research Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications
      • Dec 2021 - Present

      The Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications develops and executes a strategy for marketing UF Innovate technologies, startups, innovators, entrepreneurs, staff members, and the department itself and protecting UF’s brand reputation as one of the nation’s leaders in technology transfer and business incubation, ensuring consistency of messaging while meeting the marketing and communications needs of each and every department under the UF Innovate umbrella. Duties include managing web presence (websites, social-media accounts, email alerts and newsletters); planning and promoting programs and events; disseminating information for and about UF startup companies and companies affiliated with a UF Innovate incubation facility; and reviewing analytics reports on marketing activities to determine effectiveness. This position serves as the primary point of contact for the media, and manages public relations and event promotion. For a variety of projects requiring marketing and communications expertise, this position serves as a resource to UF Innovate staff and as a liaison to other university departments and outside organizations. The Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications ensures brand standards across these platforms, activities, and all marketing materials. Show less

    • Marketing & Communications Manager
      • Sep 2016 - Dec 2021

      The marketing & communications manager leads marketing and communications efforts for four entities under the umbrella of UF Innovate. UF Innovate supports an innovation ecosystem at UF that moves research discoveries from the laboratory to the market, fostering a resilient economy and making the world a better place. Based at one of the nation’s leading research institutions, UF Innovate comprises four organizations: Tech Licensing, Ventures, and two business incubators, the Hub and Sid Martin Biotech. Show less

  • UF Innovate | Pathways
    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications
      • Jul 2021 - Present

      As assistant director of marketing and communications with UF Innovate, I oversee all departments under the UF Innovate umbrella -- same job, different company pages on LinkedIn, and I want to be part of all of them. As assistant director of marketing and communications with UF Innovate, I oversee all departments under the UF Innovate umbrella -- same job, different company pages on LinkedIn, and I want to be part of all of them.

  • UF Innovate | Ventures
    • United States
    • Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications
      • Sep 2019 - Present

      As assistant director of marketing and communications with UF Innovate, I oversee all departments under the UF Innovate umbrella -- same job, different company pages on LinkedIn, and I want to be part of all of them. As assistant director of marketing and communications with UF Innovate, I oversee all departments under the UF Innovate umbrella -- same job, different company pages on LinkedIn, and I want to be part of all of them.

  • UF Innovate | Accelerate
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications
      • Sep 2016 - Present

      As assistant director of marketing and communications with UF Innovate, I oversee all departments under the UF Innovate umbrella -- same job, different company pages on LinkedIn, and I want to be part of all of them. As assistant director of marketing and communications with UF Innovate, I oversee all departments under the UF Innovate umbrella -- same job, different company pages on LinkedIn, and I want to be part of all of them.

  • UF Innovate | Tech Licensing
    • United States
    • Research Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications
      • Sep 2016 - Present

      As assistant director of marketing and communications with UF Innovate, I oversee all departments under the UF Innovate umbrella -- same job, different company pages on LinkedIn, and I want to be part of all of them.

    • Technical Editor (Marketing)
      • Jun 2014 - Sep 2016

      The Tech Editor assists with marketing activities for the Office of Technology Licensing, UF Tech Connect and the Florida Innovation Hub at UF, which includes promoting these entities and events as well as relaying information for and about startup tenants, resident partners and other affiliated entities. Led team of 6 fellows in producing record number of marketing campaigns, increasing campaigns produced by 66% and contributing to FY16 record of 122 licenses created Moved OTL from outsourcing printed mail campaigns to email campaigns, saving an average of $3,500 costs yearly and enabling immediate analysis of campaignsCovered all duties of marketing associate during her extended leave, completing OTL calendar and Innovation Hub brochure, marketing companies and awarding inventors in the startup showcase, serving as project manager for Innovation Hub projects, while balancing role as technical editor Show less

  • Cornerstone Academy
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Administrator
      • Jul 2013 - May 2014

      Served in the role of assistant secondary principal with specific job title of Director of Instructional Technology and Communications.Served as administrator of Cornerstone's learning management system, working to create classes, enroll users, and train students, parents, and teachers.Produced the school's Blueprint biweekly newsletter with a crew of two others, one facet of the school's communication system.Led the school administration through the initial accreditation process with Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and Christian Schools of Florida.As part of that accreditation process, built a library system/media center with more than 3,000 books (and growing!). Show less

    • Teacher
      • Aug 2003 - May 2014

      Taught Algebra, writing, and AP English; head of the English Department; Director of Technology and Communications; SACS and CSF Accreditation team leader

  • Gainesville Christian Academy
    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Teacher
      • Aug 1999 - Jun 2003

      Taught Bible, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and English for grades 6-8 Taught Bible, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and English for grades 6-8

  • The Gainesville Sun
    • United States
    • Newspaper Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Writer/Editor
      • Jan 1989 - Nov 1994

      Edited copy, completed layout and design, reported, wrote for the Features Section and Scene (Entertainment) Magazine. Edited copy, completed layout and design, reported, wrote for the Features Section and Scene (Entertainment) Magazine.

Education

  • University of Florida
    Master's degree, Educational/Instructional Technology
    2010 - 2013
  • University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Journalism
    1986 - 1989
  • Cottey College
    Associate of Arts (A.A.), communications
    1984 - 1986

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