I have 15 years of experience in both graphic design and communications. I am currently working as a communications executive in higher education. I am always open to work as a freelance graphic designer or writer. I have been awarded at the national and regional levels for my communications work from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations. Previously, I have worked in the publishing industry as a web and graphic designer. I earned my terminal degree in graphic design (Master of Fine Arts) from Indiana State University.
DESIGN PORTFOLIO: http://www.sarahalvarez.com
WRITING PORTFOLIO: https://www.clippings.me/sarahdeweese
BLOOM MAGAZINE
2018 | "Grand Bloomie" Ad winner for Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center
2017 | "Grand Bloomie" Ad winner for Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center
2016 | "Bloomie" Ad winner for Ivy Tech summer camps
2014 | "Bloomie" Ad winner for Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
NATIONAL AWARDS
2015 | SILVER: Capital Campaign Promotional Materials 2014 | GOLD: Brochure 2013 | SILVER: Promotional Campaign for a Special Event BRONZE: Poster series 2012 | SILVER: Print Advertisement 2011 | GOLD: Foundation Annual Report 2010 | BRONZE: Poster BRONZE: Brochure/Flyer 2009 | SILVER: Poster SILVER: Logo Design BRONZE: Brochure/Flyer
REGIONAL AWARDS
2017 | SILVER: Successful Recruitment Program BRONZE: Specialty Publication BRONZE: Print Advertisement BRONZE: Poster series 2016 | SILVER: Print Advertisement SILVER: Special Event Promotion 2015 | GOLD: Print Advertisement 2014 | GOLD: Communications Success Story GOLD: Successful Recruitment Program GOLD: Wild Card Advertising SILVER: Fundraising Campaign 2012 | GOLD: Media Success Story GOLD: Academic Catalog BRONZE: Foundation Annual Report 2011 | GOLD: Academic Catalog SILVER: Print Ad Series BRONZE: Foundation Annual Report 2009 | GOLD: Logo Design GOLD: Promotional Campaign SILVER: Foundation Annual Report
Member, National Council for Marketing/Public Relations