Sarah Layton

Experience

• 

  King Cafe

  Nov 2006 - May 2010

  Student Manger

  Building on my love for good coffee and good service, this position allowed me to use my experience to help train and supervised teams of my peers, fellow students, to accomplish the responsibilities of their jobs.I helped hire students, delegate tasks and jobs, deal with student discipline, and helped manage general cafe operations.

• 

  Kalahari Resorts

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  Intern

  As an intern in the Nia Center at Kalahari Resorts, I worked with both the event planners and catering staff to cover various aspects of convention center operations. This included acting as a liaison with the chef and other catering staff to communicate the changing needs of event clients.I set help set up displays for food layouts for weddings and conferences, mixing functionality and creativity for a visually pleasing and efficient set-up. My duties also included set up for high-level business meetings, which included a careful eye for detail and precision.When working events, I helped set-up and tear down rooms and delivered plated meals to guests. Unique projects included starting a food labeling system to help identify options in guest buffets, and acting as a live model for various demonstrations at a medical conference. Show less

• 

  JNL Marketing

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Leader

  Direct marketing and sales in Cleveland, promoted from intern to leadership position

• 

  Boys and Girls Club of Hamilton (through Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks)

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate

  I facilitated the Summer Feeding Program through the Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks. This included coordinating and serving daily meals to an average of 50 children in attendance, creating a community resource for nutritious food.In my placement at the Boys and Girls Club, I assisted with implementing the literacy program, reading with kids, setting up quizzes, and providing incentives for progress.

• 

  Ohio Association of Foodbanks

  Jun 2010 - Jun 2011

  AmeriCorps VISTA Community Trainer

  After college, I explored my interest in understanding and alleviating poverty by dedicating a year of service with the AmeriCorps program. This full-time service position included a a modest living allowance and health benefits during their service, in addition to a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award.In this position, I helped expand the capacity of the Ohio Benefit Bank network by over 40 new sites as part of a team effort. The Ohio Benefit Bank is a unique technology solution that helps connect low-income Ohioans to various social service benefits.As an AmeriCorps VISTA, I also: - Facilitated over 30 trainings for community and faith-based organization staff and volunteers. - Evaluated programs and developed goals to ensure capacity building and sustainability efforts. - Scheduled and coordinated Ohio Benefit Bank presentations to community organizations. - Maintained detailed records associated with the program and track progress. Show less

• 

  Youth for Technology Foundation (YTF)

  Aug 2010 - Mar 2018

  Communications Lead

  I provide high-level communications strategy for YTF, which includes developing an organization-wide strategic communications plan and providing guidance on stand-alone communications efforts.I managed a website re-design process in 2017, coordinating content writers and web developer/designers to completely revamp the website's content, organization and design. Ongoing work includes posting new content and proving user experience, content, and design consultation. Managing YTF's internal blog includes a strong emphasis on editing incoming submissions, in particular those written by non-native English speakers. I also write and edit posts for external sites, shaping the voice and content to fit a variety of audiences and purposes.I craft posts for all of YTF's social networks (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram) and design simple images to accompany posts when needed.Acting as a communications liaison for partners during major events or program launches, I write blog posts that appropriately feature and balance YTF and partner work. I also provide customized materials and communicate with partners to ensure YTF is visible on their online networks.As needed, I write and coordinate the distribution of basic press releases, manage reporter outreach and relationships, and maintain press release distribution account. Show less

• 

  Freedman Consulting, LLC

  Jun 2011 - Mar 2014

  As a Senior Associate for Communications and Events, I assisted clients with new media and strategic communications needs. I focused on assisting with communications activities, from developing broad digital engagement strategies to managing day-to-day social media platforms. I planned and managed events in both Washington, D.C. and New York City, facilitating every aspect from event concept to implementation details. Events ranged from policy panels open to the public, to private, internal events to develop high-level organizational strategy through guest presentations.Event planning included concept and proposals, material development, technology, guest travel, hotel and event space reservations, private dinners, and all financial and budgeting aspects.Examples of clients I have worked with include websites such as Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity, as well as start-up public-private partnerships and the digital strategy of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Other clients included foundations, technology websites, bio-medical organizations, and workforce development partnerships. Show less

  • Senior Assocciate for Communications and Events

    Dec 2013 - Mar 2014

  • Communications Associate

    Jun 2011 - Dec 2013
• 

  American Red Cross

  Mar 2014 - Mar 2017

  Communications Associate

  As part of the NHQ Social Engagement team I developed written and visual content for Red Cross online platforms, primarily managing the national blog. I helped design images, create videos, and draft written content for all social platforms.

• 

  Consumer Brands Association

  Apr 2017 - Aug 2017

  Social Media Engagement Consultant

  I create and manage content for three different social channels, addressing the food, beverage and CPG industry and helping consumers make informed choices.

• 

  American Red Cross

  Apr 2021 - Apr 2022

  Public Inquiry Contractor