Hello! I'm Sarah Steinman
Experienced assistant merchandiser and marketing specialist. I graduated from Washington State University with a bachelors degree in strategic communication, and a minor in human development. I am in the job market for a career in the marketing or merchandising field. Feel free to contact me at anytime!
Sarah Steinman
Seeking a career in Marketing or Merchandising
Washington State University Graduation Date: May 2018
Phone:
360-775-9369
Email:
Address:
7834 Lake City Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
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Date of Birth:
July 12th, 1996
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EXPERIENCE
Advertising Sales Representative The Daily Evergreen – Pullman, WA
December 2016 - September 2017
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Implemented sales for advertisement space in The Daily Evergreen paper by calling and setting up meetings with my clients. Achievement goals for advertisements sold per month is required.
Sales Representative
College Hill Custom Threads - Pullman, WA
April 2017 - Present
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Represent the brand in a positive light while scheduling several custom thread orders for many organizations. Increase brand awareness by reaching out to clients and providing helpful information to make their orders stress free.
Merchandise Coordinator
BDA LLC - Seattle, WA
October 2018 - Present
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Create lines of merchandise for 3 main worldwide brands; Gold's gym, PACCAR(Kenworth/Peterbilt), and Caterpillar Construction by sourcing product, communicating withvendors, presenting to clients, and creating pre-costing documents. Primarily responsible forcreating sample requisitions and purchase orders in Oracle EBS. Responsible for constructing allDecoration Documents, Raw Materials, Manufacturer Part Numbers, and Skus in Oracle PLM.Assist with designing domestic and custom branded product.
Marketing Manager
The Daily Evergreen - Pullman, WA
April 2017 - October 2017
Delegated tasks and provide guidance for my marketing team. Scheduled marketing events and participated in tabling occasions to promote The Daily Evergreen paper and The Chinook Yearbook.
Marketing Internship
College Hill Custom Threads - Pullman, WA
August 2017 - January 2018
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Gained experience in online marketing, event planning, blogging, and the creation of a marketing campaign for an existing brand. Established social marketing content for Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and Facebook for College Hill Custom Threads.
Event Marketing Specialist
Techtronic Industries - Seattle, WA
May 2018 - Present
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Conduct Hoover, Milwaukee, and Ryobi sales by aisle selling and customer interactions. Cross merchandise products by creating strong relationships with store management. Plan monthly events, and accomplish sku tracking requirements of inventory.
Merchant Marine/Concessions
Black Ball Ferry Line - Port Angeles, WA
May 2015 - May 2018
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Conducted sales in assortments of food and beverages. Controlled inventory and retail merchandise in the gift shop. Handled different currency transactions and provided loyal customer service to international travelers. Certification Requirements: Merchant Marine License, TWIC Card, and Basic Safety Training
EDUCATION
2014-2018
Bachelors Degree
Washington State University
Pullman, WA - Class of 2018
Bachelors Degree in Strategic Communication
Minor in Human Development
2017
Study Abroad Program
Universitat Politecnica de Valencia (UPV)
WSU Carson College of Business 6 week Study Abroad Program
Valencia, Spain
6 Credits: Management, Spanish, International Business
2010-2014
High School Diploma
Port Angeles High School
Port Angeles, WA - Class of 2014
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PROJECTS
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Payless Re-branding Project
Company: College Hill Marketing Internship
Project Description:
Worked on a project that includes creating a new, enhanced marketing plan for a failing business. Presenting the new and improved marketing plan to a mock "Shark Tank" style panel.
National Association of Broadcasters Plans Book
Class: Comstrat 480
Project Description:
My team and I created a plans book for the National Association of Broadcasters to find a solution to why millennials don't watch cable TV. We conducted a survey, cross-tabulations, and a pre-test to find out how to get millennials to watch cable TV, and pitch it to our client.
Blog Publication
Company: College Hill Marketing Internship
Project Description:
Created a blog to promote College Hill Custom Thread sales through brotherhood and sisterhood event ideas. My blog was chosen to be published on the College Hill website for people to view.
Special K Protein Snack Bar Plans Book
Class: Comstrat 480
Project Description:
My team and I created a plans book and presentation for the new Special K Protein Snack bar. This was a test market assignment where we had to create a campaign, calculate a budget, and create advertisements to pitch to our client.
College Hill Coug Store Photo Shoot and Promotion Video
Company: College Hill Marketing Internship
Project Description:
During my marketing internship at College Hill Custom Threads, I got to plan and put on an event for the company. I ran the College Hill Promotion Video and Photo Shoot. This was the first time that College Hill has ever done a promotional video. I planned, advertised, and hosted this event that lead to extreme brand awareness for College Hill. Delegated tasks to interns and worked with a videographer and College Hill to hand pick specific garments that I wanted to stage in the event. This event led to over 2,000 views on our social media handles for the promotion video, which led to an increase in sales and followers on all social media platforms. The event also resulted in over 70 photos to continuously use on our social media to promote sales and apparel.
SKILLS
Microsoft Office - Advanced
Team Performance
Dependability
Adobe - Proficient
Works well under pressure
Organization
ORGANIZATIONS & COMMUNITY SERVICE
PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America)
Pullman, WA
August 2015 - Present
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Gained access to professional growth, and improved my knowledge in public relations by attending and participating in weekly meetings and workshops
Alpha Phi Beta Rho Sorority
Pullman, WA
August 2014 - Present
Participated in a successful recruitment of 75 plus woman for the past 4 years, and took part in 40 plus hours of community service. Contributed in National Panhellenic Council and Inter-Fraternal Council philanthropic events for 4 years.
Annual Greek Wide Door-to-Door Food Drive
Pullman, WA
March 2016
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Volunteered going door-to-door asking people to donate un-perishable food for the food drive.
Humane Society of the Palouse
Pullman, WA
August 2014 - Present
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I have worked with the Moscow Humane Society over the past 4 years by; Taking dogs on walks, petting cats and giving all the animals a lot of attention, cleaning kennels, doing laundry, and anything else needed to assist the Humane Society workers.
PS I love you Foundation
Pullman, WA
August 2016 - January 2017
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Twice a week I would volunteer at PS I love you to work with children for at least 2 hours (9:00am-11:00am). Our activities included; reading, playing with toys, arts and crafts, snack time, and outdoor play. I helped these children develop and learn everyday skills, while observing how the children grow.