SARA VADGAMA IN A NUTSHELL
saravadgama@gmail.com www.saravadgama.com
EXPERIENCE
Intelligent, perceptive designer with a flair for elegant solutions
The J. Paul Getty Museum Design Intern, Exhibition Design Department
Confident communicator; excellent writing and strong presentation skills
Collaborated with senior designers to implement new branding guidelines across Education department materials. Created new identity solutions for programs and events.
Positive, enthusiastic, self-motivated, able to work independently
Freelance Production Consultant
Excellent organization and prioritization skills, sharp eye for detail Adept at building long term, harmonious relationships with clients and colleagues Skilled Adobe user: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver
Considerable technical knowledge of prepress and print; able to discuss with diverse audiences
EDUCATION
Butler and Tanner Incorporated West Coast Sales Manager
2000–2008
Regional representative for British color book and commercial printer with global sales of $60 million. Consistently achieved quota of $1.5 million p.a. Secured 3 of 5 highest value US orders ever booked. 1999–2000
Introduced company into new markets with focus on design agencies, annual report specialists, and corporate clients. Member of team which secured Shell Oil annual report 3 year contract. Opened accounts with 2 agencies representing FTSE 100 clients. Vice President of Sales, New York, NY
1997–1999
Improved negative profitability of new US business to 10% on $3 million p.a. sales. Increased sales by 60%. Supervised 2 production and sales staff. Managed various admin and HR functions: accounts payable, banking, payroll, insurance.
UCLA Extension, 2011 Design Communication Arts Certificate Earned with Distinction Exhibited in AIGA EMERGE 2011 show
Book Sales Executive, London, England
London College of Printing, London, England, 1993 Diploma with Honors in Printing and Publishing Studies
Penguin Books, Limited, London, England Senior Production Controller
Yale University, New Haven, CT, 1989 B.A. cum laude, History of Art Winner of the Mark Dietz Memorial Prize for Original Research by an Undergraduate.
2007, 2009
Researched domestic and foreign vendors for Knock Knock, a stationery company in Venice, CA. Selected book printer partner to launch new series.
Commercial Sales Executive, London, England Over 10 years in account management & business development for an international book printing company
1Q 2011
1995–1997
Focused on fine art market, brought 2 leading museums onto client list and revived 3 dead accounts. Achieved sales quota of $900K in second year.
1993–1995
Coordinated production of Viking Adult and Children’s lists. Managed typesetting, printing, binding of 200th anniversary edition of Gibbons’ Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire in 3 volumes. Established production schedules with vendors, color corrected proofs, provided technical advice to designers and staff.