Sarah F. Henderson
Portland, Oregon *****@**************.*** 503-***-****
Summary:
Seasoned experience as a producer, photographer, marketer and art director building, leading and mentoring creative content marketing and production teams from start to finish and across all media for top and emerging lifestyle brands— elevating and enhancing international brand engagement.
Planning and delivering projects on time, within budget and with impactful results.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Portfolio:
http://www.photoserve.com/sarah-henderson-sirena-pictures#640-https://www.plainpicture.com/en/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&string=Sarah+Henderson&x=0&y=0
https://www.instagram.com/sarahfrancescaphotos
Key Skills:
Computer and Social Media:
Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, Excel, Word, Google Apps, Lightroom, Acrobat, PowerPoint, Digital Printing, Canva, Instagram, Dropbox, Facebook, Kickstarter, LinkedIn, Word Press, Movable Type, Pinterest, Vimeo, YouTube
Professional Experience - Highlights:
Sirena Pictures / Lifestyle Brands, Agencies, Entrepreneurs, Magazines March 2002 – Present
Photographer, Art/Creative Director, Brand Marketer (photo + video)
Working from pre to post for such clients as; Eray Motion Media, Scout Realty, Brent Young Design, Pastini Pastaria, Brew Dr. Kombucha, Firebrand Marketing, Nemo Design, Fish Marketing, Delta Sky, Wallpaper, Edible Portland, Readymade, Elle Decor, Zink, Outside, Paste, Alaska Airlines, Northwest Airlines World Traveler, MIX, The Oregonian A&E, Travel Portland, PORTlandart.net and Northwest Palate.
Eray Motion Media for Nike / There Is No Finish Line Dec 2009 - June 2011 Ph I - July 2017 Ph II
Co-Producer, Director of Photography, Creative Director and Music Supervisor
Worked for Nike to produce the documentary on Joan Benoit-Samuelson, There is No Finish Line. In addition to creative to production roles, responsible for marketing and attaining finishing funds for this inspiring story of a woman determined to make a difference beyond her sport. The project budget was $200,000.
University of Oregon Sports Marketing / We Grew Wings Jan 2011 - Nov 2014
Co-director, Producer, Director of Photography and Music Supervisor
Directed both still and motion photography from concept to post-production— including athlete interviews. This film was produced within an aggressive one year timeline from start to finish to debut at the US Olympic Trials for Track and Field 2012. The project budget was $250,000.
Eray Motion Media - Nike Brand Legacy Project / Builderman Sept 2009 - Jan 2010
Creative Director, Producer, Photographer
Worked as a Creative Director, Photographer and Producer for Nike worldwide employee motivation video, Builderman, the story of Nike founder Bill Bowerman narrated by Sam Elliott. Broadcast live to worldwide Nike corporate offices and now a part of the permanent company library.
Red Bull Media House - STARZ and Lionsgate / The Ultimate Ride Feb 2008 - Oct 2010
Associate Creative Director and Photographer
Creative Director for The Ultimate Ride documentary trilogy on STARZ network and distributed by Lionsgate and DVD distribution by Genius Products sponsored by Red Bull. My contributions include music supervision, story development, website design and marketing for a project budgeted at $1,000,000.
Intel Web Series / Embedded Technology Partnerships June 2008 - May 2009
Creative Director, Videographer and Producer
Creative Director, Videographer and Producer for an Intel web series featuring Embedded Technology partnerships for the company involving start to finish, concept development, talent sourcing/directing, budget negotiation, principal videography and music supervision for international communications and B2B purposes.
Fuel TV, Eray Motion Media / The Find Nov 2006 - March 2010
Co-producer, Cinematographer and Photographer
Co-producer, Photographer and lead Cinematographer for Fuel TV and The Find: Claiming Nelscott Reef an independent documentary addressing the issues of territorialism within a small Oregon surf town when an international surf competition threatens their local surf spot.. This project received non-profit support from Film Action Oregon to screen our premiere for an unprecedented sell-out crowd at the Hollywood Theatre.
Education:
University of California, San Diego - Bachelor of Arts: Comparative International Political Science
Concentrations: Film/Media Art History and French Literature
Volunteer:
United Nations Foundation Shot@Life Summit and Campaign January – Current 2018
Photographer, Producer and Writer
Producer, Photographer, Social Media and Legislative Advocacy on an international global health and immunization campaign, increasing awareness and funding support online and with Congressional and Senatorial leaders in Washington, DC-- regionally and nationally. Helped Campaign attain budgetary funding for FY 2019.
NGO Hamlin Fistula International and Salaam Garage Sept 2011 - March 2012
Photographer, Producer and Writer
Photographer, Writer and Producer of a photo/social media campaign, for NGO Hamlin Fistula International and Salaam Garage, promoting Ethiopian women’s maternal health issues, as part of the United Nations New Millenium goals for strengthening women’s and children’s health globally.
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Photo Editing & Retouching
Visual Merchandising
Prop & Wardrobe Styling
Story Development & Presentation
Social Media Marketing
Photo & Graphic Art Direction
Brand Marketing, Design & Strategy
Project Management & Budget Negotiation
Researching & Sourcing Talent
Written & Interpersonal Communications
Web, Print, Video, TV & Documentary Production