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Experience

Leadership and Management

Interpersonal Skills
Relationship Building
Mentorship
Program Management
Event Planning
Teamwork
Problem-Solving
Organizational Skills

Website Design and Digital Marketing

Adobe Creative Cloud Suite

Microsoft Office 365 Suite

Marketing Management

Sales Promotion

Social Media Management

(Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube)

Website Management

(Shopify, Wix, Wordpress, Squarespace)

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Results-Driven

Hard Working
Flexible Hours/Adaptable
Quick Learner
Wardrobe Styling
Apparel Sourcing
Merchandising
Customer Engagement
Detail-Oriented

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Emergency Management Graphic Designer

Dawson Solutions, LLC - AFCEC, Tyndall Air Force Base, FL

July 2024 - Current

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Responsible for designing and updating quarterly emergency management newsletter. Developed new design concept and color scheme. Peer reviews articles and inputs articles and graphics into newsletter InDesign document.​

 

Responsible for updating Senior Leader Guidebook. In charge of developing modern design concept.

 

Creates business cards and nameplates for AFCEC personnel upon request.

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 â€‹Creates social media graphics and peer reviews articles prior to publication on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.​

 

Assists senior graphic designer during photoshoots. Sets up and tears down equipment. Assists with taking photos and editing images as needed.

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Past Titles: Operations Manager, Executive Assistant, and Event Planner

United States Air Force

September 2009 - October 2023 (14 years)

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Planned logistics for 7 planning conferences and 2 major annual events which involved 250 participants from 4 allied countries. Utilized conflict resolution and hospitality skills with participants to ensure smooth operations through high stress situations. Recognized as a superior performer.

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Led, mentored, and developed 60 personnel. Motivated members daily to boost productivity and create a healthy work environment. Guided employees through professional and educational development and work-life balance. Resulted in team members earning 5 quarterly award winners and 2 employees of the year awards.

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Managed 3 equipment programs and 5 administrative systems. Realigned program processes with established policies. Resulted in 100% compliant programs including 100 current deployment records, 30 training plans, 158 computer hardware and office items worth $325k. Awarded employee of the year in 2017, 2018, and 2021.

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Worked alongside office director to identify organization shortfalls, define company goals, establish new programs and administrative processes, and team expectations. Organization earned Team of the Year Award in 2020.

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Retail and Digital Marketing Intern, Event Planner, and Stylist

Adea Everyday Luxury - Tempe, Arizona

July 2023 - August 2023 (2 months)

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Event planner for two photoshoots. Scheduled makeup artists, photographers, models, location, photoshoot scenes, and wardrobe. Directed and organized photoshoot itinerary, styled models, and directed makeup changes.

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Assisted with order fulfillment within 24-48 hours and restocked inventory. Increased inventory stock by 200% with new fall and winter products. Prepared shop for holiday purchases.

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Collaborated with business owner on redefining brand identity, target market, user engagement, and company goals for fall and winter 2023.

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Formulated third and fourth quarter marketing campaigns for social media platforms and e-mail. Increased monthly profits by 31% and user engagement by 104%.

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Designed fall/winter 2023 product catalog for purchase coordination with longtime wholesale and retail partners in New York. Sold large stocks of clothing to retail vendors for resell.

©2025 by Sarah Leigh Designs

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