Hello! I’m Sarah.
I'm a creative sense maker with 15+ years of experience in management consulting leading business transformations and growth— through storytelling. I bring a mix of strategy and operations, design and experience, org and capability, brand and communications, change management, and business development to projects of all sizes and industries.
Expertise
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Big, bold vision definition
Strategic planning and roadmaps
OKRs and KPIs
Data and analytics capability and culture assessment
Go to market strategies
Mindset and culture strategies
Digital, service, or product growth strategies
Business case development or cost-benefit analysis
Operating models
Innovation lab, PMO, and COE definition
Business plans
Value stream mapping
Process assessment and optimization
Executive presentations and stories
Templates and tools for business case development, program reporting, etc.
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Human-centered design and design thinking workshops
Ideation and brainstorming sessions
Customer and user journey mapping
Value stream mapping
Stakeholder interviews, survey, and focus groups
Service and experience designs
Workplace experience design
Interior and space design
Prototype development and testing
User research and usability testing
Information architecture
Training and coaching
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Market research, surveys, and analysis
Marketing channel review and audit (e.g., website, social media)
Company and employee research, surveys, and analysis
Human-centered design and design thinking workshops
Key audiences and personas
Brand strategy, identity, and architecture
Brand statement
Brand guides and guidelines
Creative direction for photography and videography
Content strategy, planning, and creation
Brand storytelling, copywriting, and editing
Communications guides
Executive presentations and templates
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Stakeholder interviews, surveys, and focus groups
Organizational assessment
Team building and collaboration workshops
Capability and competency mapping
Role descriptions
Mindset and culture transformation strategies
Workplace belonging strategies
Engagement plans
Skill building roadmaps
Onboarding and off boarding solutions
Leadership development and coaching
Executive presentations and stories
Templates and tools
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Stakeholder mapping and analysis
Impact assessments
Change readiness assessments
Persona definition
Team building workshops
Change strategies and plans
Engagement and event plans
Change communications content and stories
Executive change coaching
Executive presentations and stories
Training and development plans
Metrics and measurement
Post-implementation support
Templates and tools
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Workshop facilitation
Problem and opportunity definition
Sales enablement
Personal branding and digital presence
Proposal presentation design
Negotiations
Resume writing and design
Executive presentation
Leadership and influence coaching
Storytelling and sales training
Experience
I’ve had the opportunity to gain perspective from many vantage points across retail, technology, healthcare, telecommunications, and financial services industries in the last 15+ years. I’ve worked with individuals, small businesses in my community, and big brands like Nike and Columbia Sportswear Company. These diverse experiences have taught me the practical applications of many strategies, methodologies, frameworks, and best practices.
COMPANIES WORKED WITH
NIKE +
Columbia Sportswear Company +
Hurley +
AT&T +
Charles Schwab +
SAP +
Sephora +
GAP +
Expedia +
REI Co-Op +
Discover +
Albertsons +
Herbalife +
AZ Blue +
Confluent +
NIKE + Columbia Sportswear Company + Hurley + AT&T + Charles Schwab + SAP + Sephora + GAP + Expedia + REI Co-Op + Discover + Albertsons + Herbalife + AZ Blue + Confluent +
In a world bursting with multi-passionate professionals who blur titles and passions, I believe we can embrace the vibrant spectrum of who we are. So, I’m also an entrepreneur, adventurer, artist, photographer, author, lifelong learner, fashion enthusiast … the list goes on.
Entrepreneur
I’m the proud founder of Statement Co., an independent consultancy generating transformational growth through creative sense making — strategy, operations, brand, communications, and change management — humanized by storytelling. I love building teams to help individuals, small businesses, and big brands shape stories that build strategy, simplify complexities, unite teams, inspire action, and share value.
Adventurer
Adventure is in my DNA. While I was a military kid born abroad, I would call a small town off the Puget Sound in Washington State my hometown. I grew up on the family origin stories, traditions, and foods of being Italian, French Canadian, British, and Scottish. I am obsessed with exploring the National Parks, wineries, and communities in the Pacific Northwest in our camper van. Travel is a way for me to explore nature, culture, fashion, art, design, music, and food that challenges beliefs, boundaries, and comfort zones.
Artist
I began as a creative. I took my first ballet class at 4 years old and spent summers from ages 6-16 in all-day camps learning global dances, history, music, and French. I picked up watercolors for the first time in 2019 while rehabilitating a traumatic brain injury. My paintings are an expression of life experiences, emotion, and beauty through an abstract lens.
Photographer
I’m often the designated documentarian. I picked up my first DSLR in 2010 to learn the craft of professional photography. Capturing the world around me came naturally and filled a deep desire to take in the whole frame and remember all the details from the beauty of life, adventures, and stories. Soon friends, then businesses would ask if I’d be willing to capture them.
Author
I wrote a book just for fun. As a chronic yes person, I needed to learn how to say no. So, I wrote about it. And now I help others say no (with joy and humor). The book No Is Sexy: A Business & Life Guide to Saying No is about expanding the vocabulary and strategic tactics in the sphere of no to get to more authentic conversations, greater work-life balance, and ultimately business and life goals.
Oregonian
I live in the Pacific Northwest with my partner and furry rescues. On any given day, you can find me connecting with my favorite, like-minded leaders in coffee shops, boutiques, and restaurants around the community. We are so proud and grateful for our supportive community around us.