Sarah Franke

Graphic design; professional writing; proofreading; editing; design and creation of advertisements, marketing collateral, promotional items, and trade show materials; collaboration; event coordination

• Assisting in the design and development of a new, consistent corporate brand image
• Designing, creating, and producing marketing collateral for proposals, trade shows, general use, and special events
• Exhibiting expert use of and advising/instructing co-workers on the use of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Coordinating all aspects of the annual Binkley & Barfield Gator Bash event
• Assisting in the coordination and enhancement of fundraising events for local government officials
• Researching, interfacing, and building lucrative relationships with print, embroidery/imprint, and promotional product vendors, as well as catering, rental, decoration, and entertainment vendors
• Interfacing and building relationships with client and sub-contractor representatives
• Word-smithing, proofreading, editing, and updating text for print ads, proposals, marketing and special event collateral, and internal and external office communications
• Photo editing, using Adobe PhotoShop, for image quality enhancement and image manipulation
• Researching and designing company and event-branded promotional products

•Teaching English to Jr. High and Elementary students in the schools using varied curriculum
•Encouraging and inspiring students to enjoy learning another language and culture
•Creating and implementing engaging and educational activities for use in the classroom
•Building great working relationships with resident teachers at the schools
•Building teamwork skills in the office and classroom
•Exhibiting versatility by excelling at last-minute substitute and standby assignments

•Teaching English using AEON’s curriculum and structure
•Encouraging and inspiring students to continue learning
•Motivating students to enhance their learning with self-study materials
•Compiling engaging articles and questions for classes involving free discussion with students
•Continuing students’ education outside of the classroom through self-study check-tests and conversation
•Assisting with business activities at the school including scheduling, marketing and selling of curriculum, and compiling of marketing materials
•Creating exciting displays to get students involved with self-study programs and motivate them to continue studying