Sarah Stangle

Background

About Sarah Stangle

Creative Operations, Studio Operations, and Production Operations expert with deep experience at both agencies (from global agency networks to an independent shop that was then acquired) and in-house environments (for entrenched global brands to start-ups). • Creatively-minded operations and production leader; production-minded art director/designer/production designer. • Senior-level skills as a manager of people, projects, processes, and programs. • Proven track record building and leading motivated, high-performing cross-functional teams that successfully collaborate and integrate across disciplines and departments. • Proven ability to effectively guide teams through organizational change, navigate complex orgs, and gain trust and consensus with stakeholders, peers, and direct reports. • Strategic thinker, creative problem solver, active listener, highly effective communicator. • Strong organizational and time management skills. • Knack for remaining unflappable in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment. • Ability to good-naturedly juggle multiple projects with multiple players. • Meticulous attention to detail. • Deep-seated appreciation for and knowledge of graphic design, branding, typography, aesthetics. • Savvy computer-user with a well-rounded technical acumen. Hands-on technical expertise with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Office, G-Suite. • Intimate knowledge of electronic mechanical preparation, pre-press production, color proofing, printing standards (SWOP, GRACoL, SNAP) and the printing process (offset, digital, etc.). • Expert-level understanding of the complexities and nuances of developing/producing assets/content for integrated efforts across production disciplines (print, interactive, broadcast/video, social, etc).