Experience

Central Bank of Kansas City

• United States
• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP of Marketing/Community Impact

  • Nov 2007 - Present

  Executive in charge of community impact and marketing for Central Bank of Kansas City, a local community bank and a CDFI. Successfully plan and manage digital marketing, event planning, promotional and brand marketing, and public relations. A leader in community outreach, creating and presenting financial education to the community and serving on various committees, boards, and task forces. Directly report to the President/CEO and board. Highly motivated, self-starter able to effectively manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Dramatically increased account openings and CD deposits, and helped elevate Central Bank of Kansas City’s brand in the community - through community relations and marketing. Currently serve on the Money Smart KC (MSKC) Executive Committee, leading the initiative of over 60 non-profits, federal agencies, school districts, libraries and financial institutions. Created Shark Tank Youth Competition in 2015 - held each year at the Fed with 80 urban high school students. Currently co-leading a team of 9 educators teaching 2 days of FinLit to the Workforce Development Training program at the new airport project.(each quarter). Show less



Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce

• Board Member

  • Nov 2018 - Present

  The Chamber is the go-to place for Northeast businesses, a clearinghouse for collaborative problem solving. It is the gatekeeper and advocate for plans and projects that generate economic and social vitality for Northeast businesses, institutions, and neighborhoods. It is the mentor of tomorrow’s leaders and the guardian of the Northeast’s historic and cultural assets. https://nekcchamber.com/ The Chamber is the go-to place for Northeast businesses, a clearinghouse for collaborative problem solving. It is the gatekeeper and advocate for plans and projects that generate economic and social vitality for Northeast businesses, institutions, and neighborhoods. It is the mentor of tomorrow’s leaders and the guardian of the Northeast’s historic and cultural assets. https://nekcchamber.com/



Money Smart KC

• Financial Services

• Executive Vice Chair of MSKC Initiative

  • Jan 2007 - Present

  Money Smart KC is a financial education initiative started in April 2007 that connects resources, education and stakeholders to positively impact the financial lives of youth, adults and families throughout our community. Sarah Cousineau helped found the organization along with the Federal Reserve Bank of KC and the FDIC and continues to serve in a leadership role. Go to www.moneysmartkc.org for more information. Money Smart KC is a financial education initiative started in April 2007 that connects resources, education and stakeholders to positively impact the financial lives of youth, adults and families throughout our community. Sarah Cousineau helped found the organization along with the Federal Reserve Bank of KC and the FDIC and continues to serve in a leadership role. Go to www.moneysmartkc.org for more information.



Mental Health America of the Heartland

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Mental Health America of the Heartland is dedicated to promoting the mental health of the community, and improving the quality of life of persons with mental illness, through advocacy, education, and support. Mental Health America of the Heartland is dedicated to promoting the mental health of the community, and improving the quality of life of persons with mental illness, through advocacy, education, and support.



Sarah Cousineau Photography

• Photographer/Marketing Consultant

  • 1998 - 2007

  Commercial freelance photographer and marketing consultant. Commercial freelance photographer and marketing consultant.



Proffer Productions

• Entertainment Providers

• Senior Account Supervisor

  • 1989 - 1994

  Managed multiple ad agency clients. Senior account supervisor in charge of print production, art direction, media buys, editing of collateral, radio and TV production, marketing budgets and plans, brand and logo development. Supervisor of account coordinator in marketing department. Managed multiple ad agency clients. Senior account supervisor in charge of print production, art direction, media buys, editing of collateral, radio and TV production, marketing budgets and plans, brand and logo development. Supervisor of account coordinator in marketing department.