Sara Kathryn Schemm is a communications professional with over 10 years of experience in marketing, public relations, and project management. She has worked for several companies, including Habatat Galleries, Roaring River Press, and Jackson Dawson Communications. Her experience includes developing client websites, managing social media campaigns, creating training materials, and maintaining client relationships. Schemm holds a Bachelor's degree in Speech Communication from Wayne State University, where she graduated with honors. She is proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, and project management methodology.

1. Sara Kathryn Schemm
E-mail: Saranitzy@outlook.com
Phone: 248-535-2974
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Auction Web Developer: Habatat Galleries established in 1971 in a suburb of Detroit, Michigan – the oldest and largest blown glass
artwork gallery in the United States – Glass art sales associate and customer auction web manager. (August 2015 – January 2016)
Consultant: Roaring River Press - Consultant for RRP which is a creative writing, communications and marketing company. My specialties
have been assisting the Web developer in client website design, blog services, updating web content and other client services.
Affiliates Advertisers and Bio services. Mount Clemens (March 2015 – July 2015)
Account Executive: Jackson Dawson Communications for GM Center of Learning Product Training (Cadillac, Buick, Chevrolet and GMC
carryover vehicles) Dearborn, Michigan (February 2012 – February 2015)
CLIENT & INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:
• Understand the client’s needs
• Manages expectations of clients and deliverables, results with create successful visual and strategic outcomes
• Conducts business in an ethical fashion and demonstrates integrity in all actions and decisions
• Grows business opportunities within current clients, where appropriate
• Attends face to face client meetings, supplier meetings, and training events
• Facilitate in creation and manage multiple deliverables for product training within organization/client
• Maintain client relationships at appropriate levels
• Stays aware of current developments and trends in all relevant technical/professional knowledge areas
• Have a thorough understanding of all elements of the brand and specifically its strategic target and prime prospects
• Looks to identify opportunities to offer agency service line offerings to existing clients
• Participates and presents in new business efforts, projects and presentations, where appropriate
• Establishes strong internal relationships with other personnel
STRATEGIC THINKING & LEADERSHIP:
• Provide guidance to team members and support/promote team environment
• Breaks down problems and issues into critical parts which can be resolved
• Ensure key information is being provided to the team regarding client issues, internal agency issues, account status changes
• Is approachable and solution-oriented when presented with problems/issues by client and team
• Responsible for constructing and delivering accurate, honest and timely performance management materials
• Is mindful of the client’s point of view when reviewing work, leverage this perspective when providing feedback to team and
presenting to client
• Oversees management of specific projects as assigned
Special Project Management: While at Jackson Dawson I took on additional responsibilities.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
• Communicate with clients/coworkers with a clear and direct delivery of information
• Writes in a clear, compelling and concise manner
• Develop training presentation materials for GM
• Constructively edit and review the writing of media documents (timelines, plans, client memos, and correspondence)
• Organize ideas and information sequentially and logically
• Express oneself concisely and clearly in oral communications, client-facing and internally
• Maintain frequent/as needed communication with the client and disseminate pertinent client information to the GM team
PROFICIENT IN:
Microsoft Office
• PowerPoint, Word, Excel, OneNote & Outlook
Adobe
• Captivate, Photoshop & Illustrator
Project Management, Photography , Customer Relations
Strategic Communications & Organizational Communications
Research & Proofreading
Editing & Graphics
WordPress

2. EDUCATION:EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication, with high honor summa cum laude (top 10 percent of class)
Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan - December 2010
• Organizational Communication
• Swahili Language
Cumulative GPA: 3.7/4.0
On Dean’s List every semester; worked full time throughout college
European Study Group: Literature and Culture - Summer 2004
Intern Assistant: Tanner Friedman Public Relations
Southfield, Michigan (March 2008 - August 2008)
• Researched, wrote and edited press releases; prepared Media Kits/Media Clippings; updated media lists; attended client meetings
• Updated client account database and created new databases using Excel to achieve greater efficiency
• Conducted internet research to create media lists; developed new business and contacted prospective new clients
Volunteer Assistant: WDIV-TV
Detroit, Michigan (December 2006 - September 2007)
• Researched and edited, “Ruth to the Rescue” potential stories for both television and newspaper segments
• Interviewed show segment candidates; selected newsworthy stories; conducted fact verification
• Prepared slide presentations with special effects, including enhanced sound and picture quality
Server: Dick O’Dow’s Restaurant, Birmingham, Michigan (September 2010 - Present)
• Customer service; problem solving
Server/Bartender: Little Tree Restaurant, Royal Oak, Michigan (May 2007 – September 2010))
• Customer service; problem solving
Hostess/Bartender/Shift Supervisor: Max & Erma’s Restaurant
Birmingham, Michigan. (January 1998 - May 2005)
• Co-operative work program during High School
• Responsibilities included labor and shift management oversight and achievement of profit goals
SKILLSSKILLS: Proficient multi-tasker, AP style, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Mac platform, database management, iPad, and Android
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:
Teaching Assistant: 2004 Cultural trip to Rome, Italy
MEMBERSHIPS & ACTIVITIES:MEMBERSHIPS & ACTIVITIES:
Wayne State University Debate Team
Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan (2007)
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Wayne State University Chapter, Detroit, Michigan (2006 - 2009)
Member of PRSSA
Landmark Education course series
Completed The Landmark Forum and Advanced Course, Livonia, Michigan (2004)
REFERENCES:
Aaron Schey – Partner & Technical Director aaron@habatat.com
Linda Curatolo – CEO at Roaring River Press Linda@roaringriverpress.com
Amy Taylor – V.P. Account Director at Jackson Dawson ataylor@jacksondawson.com
Mitch Jacobs – Executive Creative Director at mjacobs@jacksondawson.com
Noah Young – Account Director at Jackson Dawson nyoung@jacksondawson.com
Randy Neal – Senior Vice President at Jackson Dawson rneal@jacksondawson.com
Don Tanner, Founding Partner –Tanner Friedman info@tannerfriedman.com
Steve Lipsen, Marketing & Communications Consultant– Steve.lipsen@hotmail.com
Brooke Blackwell, Managing Editor – WDIV-TV Detroit brookeb@wdiv.com
Dr. Shelly Najor, Ph.D – Wayne State University ac6527@wayne.edu
Dr. Ron Stevenson, Ph.D –Wayne State University verity92@yahoo.com