As an assertive problem-solver Sarah is composed under pressure and able to make fast, clear decisions leading the whole group forward. Her management style is direct, focusing on clear communication, and team building. With great vendor relationships and experience with purchasing / returns / rentals, she is always up to the challenge of finding just the right asset for your event. Always curious and fascinated to learn more, she enjoys connecting with vendors past the specific needs at the moment, for you never know what treasures they might have! Experienced with weddings, parties, festivals, stage productions, and touring shows - Sarah has the grace, knowledge, training, and connections to manage your next event. 

Executed set-up, managing three person crew: floorplan, lighting, projection, stage, & sound. Worked with party organizers, musicians, linen vendor, & venue owners. Day-of management, including calling cues, & strike.

Production created by Windmill Theatre (Australia). Coordinated between troupe & festival staff for resources. Managed troupe, ushers, audiences, and backstage crew. Oversaw crew for load-in/ install/ strike.

https://windmill.org.au/show/plop/ 

Production created by Big Wooden Horse (England). Show traveled to 5 high schools' auditoriums for 11 performances. Scenery load-in, lighting focus, & strike. Managed Trust marketing materials, children's bookstore merchandise/ sales, high school management, volunteer ushers, & production coordination. 

http://www.kidsentertainment.net/roster/stuck/

Stageline SL50 (Stage) set-up & street closures. Worked with sound technicians, coordinated artists arrivals & helped with their set-ups - including "Opera Theatre of Pittsburgh" (full stage scenery) & "MACHETE - Kisumontao" (large brass band). Managed change overs between bands, artists, and singers throughout the three day weekend.

A week long festival, 9a to 6p performances. Stageline SL50 (Stage) in Lily Pad Park. Managed artists arrivals & stage set-ups. Small to large changeovers - acts from dancers, to magicians, to "Timbeleza" (Brazilian parade drum band). Oversaw third party audio vendor load-in & coordinated with festival managment. 

Installed vinyl duck decals throughout Pittsburgh as a marketing campaign for Dutch artist's Florentijn Hofman's "Rubber Duck" sculpture. Worked with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust to sell duck merchandise - both online (Square POS Software) & in person through pop-up tent sales. Set-up & established organization of merchandise room.

Birthday cake design. Floorplan creation, using a rental package & personal items. Vendor relations: Santa Fe Party Rentals. Set-up management & organizing volunteer labor.