Sara Bisenius

Experience

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  Tim Hortons

  May 2005 - Feb 2009

  Shift Supervisor
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  Bill Gray's Resturant

  Aug 2008 - Sept 2009

  Shift Supervisor
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  Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled

  Jun 2010 - Mar 2012

  Medicaid Service Coordinator

  2010-2011, DSP: Worked as DSP in the community, support staff to Day Program, helped start Job Coaching Dept. Recognized as the regional DSP of the year in 20102012, MSC: Caseload of 35+, provided care and coordination of services

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  Evergeen Lodge at Yosemite

  Mar 2012 - Feb 2014

  Assistant Youth Development Manager

  - Assisted 18 youths annually in achieving success by fostering their job skills and promoting accountability- Crafted tangible and achievable goals with interns to pursue after completing the program- Initiated Evening Activities to engage interns during their leisure time, organizing and coordinating events like Art Knight, Movie Night, and Game Night

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  Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled

  Mar 2014 - Mar 2015

  Residential Site Manager

  Supervised a group home accommodating 5 residents, led a team of 10+ staff members, and provided on-call support to 4 additional homes

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  Seniors'​ Resource Center

  Sept 2016 - Sept 2020

  Program Manager

  - Delivered Day Program services to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) through a Person-Centered Planning approach- Effectively managed all staffing aspects, budgeting, and ensured program quality- Efficiently coordinated logistics and staffing for more than 400 events annually- Consistently met state and federal survey requirements with success

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  M33

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Executive Assistant

  Supported CEO with a wide range of personal and professional tasks, such as arranging accommodations, booking flights, managing schedules, inbox monitoring, and providing design assistance

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  DZGN Studio

  Aug 2021 - May 2022

  Graphic Designer

  - Produced a diverse range of visuals for clients, encompassing both print and digital ads. Clients consistently selected my personal designs over those of my peers- Served as the Creative Director for CCD's bi-annual Talon Magazine team, effectively managing project deadlines and leading a team of designers- Collaborated with peers on various projects and critiques under the guidance of the internship manager- Demonstrated proficiency in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, consistently utilizing these tools throughout the duration of the work Show less

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  Boys & Girls Clubs of America

  Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

  Youth Development Specialist

  - Developed engaging activities and supervised children from 1st to 8th grades, maintaining a ratio of up to 1:30- Provided assistance to other clubs as required

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  Iamnotunique studios

  Jan 2022 - now

  Freelance Graphic Designer

  Establishes branding for clients in a variety of industries Runs social media accounts for clients, creates content, shoots video & photos, writes copy, schedules posts and stories, provides ideas for marketing Creates print & digital collateral for clients within established brand guidelines & brief objectives

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  Red Rocks Community College

  Feb 2022 - Jun 2022

  Temporary Event Coordinator

  - Managed end-to-end logistics for a special statewide event catering to agriculture teachers, encompassing outreach, marketing, arranging accommodations, creating the itinerary, providing on-site assistance, and conducting a follow-up survey- Designed digital ads, email blasts, reminders, and itinerary

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  The X-Height Networking Group

  May 2022 - now

  Founder & Director

  Hosts monthly in-person meetups for Denver’s graphic designers at Town Hall Collaborative, with a 400% increase in attendance in 2023, attracting attendees from over 80+ miles away each month.Established and oversees branding, social media, outreach, event coordination, and future objectives as the creative director.Enlisted and supervises multiple volunteers to aid in the organization's endeavors.Collaborates with local colleges, businesses, AIGA, design firms, and loca businesses to offer continuous support and opportunities for designers. Show less

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  Real FIG Advertising + Marketing

  Jun 2022 - Feb 2023

  Graphic Designer

  Selected for co-designing Harlem Globetrotter’s 2023 Souvenir MagazineDesigned Digital Ads for Wolves Management Call-for-Models, surpassing the expected 75 attendees with an impressive turnout of 350+The design I developed was adopted as the stationary kit for 9Health (365Health) The labels I created were chosen for supplement labels for HopeNWellness Chiropractic

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  Developmental Pathways

  Feb 2023 - Aug 2023

  Graphic Designer

  Designed branding materials for both the 2023 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and the 2023 Hiring CampaignDesigned flyers, powerpoints, wayfinder signs, social media posts, and corporate documents for a variety of departmentsCollaborated with copywriters and other stakeholders

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  Chin-Up Training

  Oct 2023 - now

  Director of Development

  Increased memberships 750% in two and a half months by running a successful open-house event following a successful advertising campaignRuns social media accounts, shoots photography & video, curates content, writes & edits copyCollaborates with local businesses, artists, neighborhood organizations to foster a greater community and mission awareness through events Increased social media followers by 200% in two and a half months Assists in general business operations, including pricing, guidelines, staff management Show less