i’m sarah and i’ve done some cool stuff…
Currently
Los Angeles, CA
recently
Phoenix, AZ
I started my post grad career at a public relations agency in New York City. But following the pandemic, I knew I needed to get out from behind my screen and into the world.
Since then, I’ve worked in the wine industry, at a dance competition and on a cruise ship traveling from Italy to Argentina to Antarctica! Most recently I was working as an organizer in Phoenix, mobilizing voters around local and federal races.
Wherever I’ve found myself, my professional compass has always been guided by my inherent need to connect with people and communicate, whether on land or at sea.
(work) stuff i’ve done
2022-2024
StarQuest Dance Competition
I have been a dancer my entire life and while working as the emcee for the 29th-31st seasons of StarQuest Dance Competition I am able to combine my love of dance with my communications talents. At StarQuest, I perform multiple high-energy award ceremonies and interact with dancers and studios from all over the country, working to make every event an experience they’ll never forget.
2022-2023
Holland America Line
In the Fall of 2022, decided to work on a cruise ship despite having never set foot on one. Spoiler: it ended up being a life-changing experience! During my six month contract at sea I traveled to 20 countries. While onboard I hosted trivia, game shows, ballroom dancing, bingo, pickleball…pretty much you name it, I was there getting the guests hyped up!
2021-2023
Windmill Wine & Spirits, The Natural Wine Company and Pour Wines
After doing PR for a variety of beer and spirits clients, I knew I wanted to learn more about a great love of mine: wine! I began my journey in the field at an Upper West Side shop (Pour Wines). From there I moved to renowned Brooklyn based shop The Natural Wine Company and then to Windmill Wine & Spirits working in sales and social media.
2018-2021
Praytell
My first job out of college was at public relations agency Praytell. Here I provided PR, copywriting, social media support and counsel to a range of food/bev clients including Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Anheuser-Busch. I learned how to write press releases, media strategies and create social media campaigns for my clients.
2016-2017
Apple
Yes, that Apple! During my junior and senior year at USC I commuted to the Culver City Apple campus. I directly supported Global Head of Corporate Communications and aided the public relations team with research assignments for Apple Music, Beats 1, Zane Lowe and Beats by Dre. I was also queen of the mail room if you know what I mean.
(education) stuff i’ve done
Graduated
2018
University of southern california
B.S. Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation
Cum Laude
I was part of the inaugural class of the Iovine and Young Academy: an interdisciplinary program focused on providing students with a 21st century education at the intersection of art and technology endowed by Interscope Records founder, Jimmy Iovine and rapper Dr. Dre.
My course load was a sampler in all things entrepreneurial: web/UX design, programming, typography, design thinking, prototyping and pitching. I was able to learn from professors across campus including those in USC Viterbi School of Engineering, USC Marshall School of Business and USC Annenberg School of Communication.