Sara Bailey, PMP

Experience

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  Virginia Tech Division of Student Affairs

  May 2009 - Oct 2012

  • Organized, developed, planned, and produced multiple university events designed for up to 2,500.• Oversaw and managed all aspects of events and projects including project planning, budgeting, negotiating venues and contracts, marketing, and coordination of volunteers, technology, transportation, logistics, and resources. • Successfully executed 30 events over a three-day period leading 40 volunteers.• Maintained budget, schedule, progress tracking, and reporting.• Successfully produced all events meeting timelines and operating within budget. Show less

  • Event Coordinator

    Jun 2011 - Oct 2012

  • Summer Arts Festival Stage Manager

    May 2009 - Aug 2011
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  Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech

  Nov 2012 - Jul 2018

  Program Manager

  • Developed annual and long-term strategies in concert with leadership team to present 30 performances each season in addition to a summer concert series as well as closely monitored and reported on an annual budget of $900,000, negotiating contracts and working with multiple vendors to keep costs down. • Participated and strategized in the center’s 40% growth in programming over 6 years, and also contributed by working to develop several year-long residencies with artists striving to create new and exciting works to be presented as world premieres at the Moss Arts Center. • Learned & applied international tax laws in order to reduce over $100,000 in tax liability every year.• Collaborated with university Legal Counsel’s staff to update the Moss Arts Center’s standard contract annually.• Secured approximately $3,000 per year by writing and submitting the Virginia Touring Grant application annually.• Saved $1,000+ in rental cost on an annual basis by recommending switching van rentals on an as-needed basis to long term rentals. • Participated in a pilot program with International Support Services to run background checks in-house on all international visitors to remain in compliance with the university’s standards. This resulted in increased efficiency and reduced liability for the Moss Arts Center and university staff. Show less

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  OneDigital

  Nov 2019 - now

  • Business Integration Program Manager

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Project Manager

    Jun 2022 - Nov 2023

  • Associate Project Manager

    Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Business Analyst

    Nov 2019 - Jul 2021