Work Experience – Sarah E. Freeman Communications Professional

I have nearly 30 years experience in effective communications, public relations and marketing in environments including higher education, master planning golf course communities and agency work.

In my current work as director of communications at the University of Georgia’s Grady College, one of the country’s most respected journalism colleges, I have been involved a variety of responsibilities and projects including the following:

Responsible for all strategy related to public relations, media relations, website, graphics and social media for Grady
Directing the redesign of college website, Grady.uga.edu
Collaborating and helping to direct centennial celebration for Grady College
Editing, writing and directing semi-annual magazine with circulation of nearly 25,000 copies
Overseeing installation of environmental graphics

Previous Work Experience

The University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine

Hospital Communications Director, 2011-2013

Responsible for marketing and communications activities for the UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital, as well as serving on the development team.

The Georgia Club, Statham, GA

Director of Marketing and Membership, 2002-2011

Oversee all marketing and public relations programs, as well as membership sales, event coordination and liaison responsibilities.

Reynolds on Lake Oconee, Greensboro, GA

Manager of Marketing and Public Relations | Membership Director | Marketing Asst., 1995-2002

In charge of all external real estate and resort marketing, as well as internal communications, for residential golf community and resort.

Lord, Sullivan and Yoder Public Relations, Columbus, OH

Account Executive | Account Associate | Intern, 1991-1994

Accountable for program development and project execution for clients including AmeriFlora ’92, Bordon, Donatos Pizza, Nestle Ice Cream, and The Scotts Company.

Hyatt Regency Cincinnati, Cincinnat, OH

Intern, 1990

Education

University of Georgia, Master of Arts, Emerging Media, 2020
Georgia State University, Master of Business Administration, Marketing Concentration, 2003
Miami University, Bachelor of Art degree, Public Relations emphasis, 1990

Community Volunteer Activities

Public Relations Society of America, Georgia Chapter, Member Services Committee, 2021-present
Boy Scouts of America, Assistant Dean Leader/Fundraising Chair, 2012-present
Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, LEAD Athens graduate/Women in Business Board member, 2012-2015
Athens Area Homeless Shelter, Board Member/Publicity Committee, 2013-2015
Oconee Chamber of Commerce, LEAD Oconee graduate/Board member, 2003-2008