Sara Jane Stephens
About Sara Jane Stephens
Sara Jane Stephens is a Brand Manager at Carta, with a background in strategic brand management and multicultural marketing. She has held various marketing roles across notable companies and has studied Spanish language and culture extensively.
Work at Carta
Sara Jane Stephens currently holds the position of Brand Manager at Carta, a role she has occupied since 2023. Prior to this, she served as a Marketing Project Manager at the same company from 2022 to 2023. Her transition from Marketing Project Manager to Brand Manager within a year reflects her ability to adapt and grow within the organization.
Previous Experience in Marketing
Before joining Carta, Sara Jane Stephens gained valuable experience in various marketing roles. She worked at Goodby Silverstein & Partners as an Account Manager from 2020 to 2022 and as an Assistant Account Manager from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she was a New Business Manager at the same agency for five months in 2022. Her early career included internships at Trader Joe's and D Magazine in 2017, where she developed foundational marketing skills.
Education and Expertise
Sara Jane Stephens holds a Bachelor's Degree in Strategic Brand Management with a minor in Spanish Language from Southern Methodist University, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. She has furthered her education by studying Advanced Spanish, Literature, and Culture at El Instituto Internacional de Madrid since 2016, and Spanish Language and Latin American Culture at the National University of Costa Rica since 2015. This educational background supports her expertise in strategic brand management and multicultural marketing.
Background
Sara Jane Stephens has a diverse professional background, having worked in both New York and San Francisco. This experience indicates her adaptability to different market environments. Her early roles included a Financial Services Internship at UBS in 2016 and a position as Collegiate Director of Special Events at Delta Gamma from 2015 to 2016. Her varied experiences contribute to her comprehensive understanding of brand management and marketing strategies.
Career Progression
Sara Jane Stephens has demonstrated rapid career progression in the marketing field. She began her career with internships and gradually advanced to managerial roles. Her tenure at Goodby Silverstein & Partners included multiple positions, culminating in her role as Account Manager. This trajectory showcases her commitment to professional development and her ability to take on increasing responsibilities within the industry.