Sara Hanna, Pmp
About Sara Hanna, Pmp
Sara Hanna serves as the Assistant Vice President of Strategy at City National Bank, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in project management and strategic planning, she has previously held roles at South Coast Retina Center and Skechers.
Work at City National Bank
Sara Hanna has been serving as the Assistant Vice President of Strategy at City National Bank since 2021. In this role, she has been responsible for crafting the division's strategic narrative by integrating over 50 key performance indicators (KPIs) and 45 initiatives across nine stakeholders for a C-level audience. Previously, she worked as a Strategy Project Analyst at the same bank from 2020 to 2021, where she contributed to strategic planning efforts.
Previous Experience in Clinical Trials Coordination
Before her tenure at City National Bank, Sara Hanna worked at South Coast Retina Center as a Clinical Trials Coordinator from 2018 to 2019. In this position, she managed clinical trial processes and ensured compliance with regulatory requirements. Additionally, she served as a Project Manager at the same center from 2017 to 2019, where she spearheaded the division's first strategic planning process, aligning goals and KPIs across eight cross-functional teams.
Project Management at Skechers
Sara Hanna worked as a Project Coordinator at Skechers from 2019 to 2020. In this role, she coordinated various projects, contributing to the company's operational efficiency. Her experience in project management has been instrumental in her subsequent roles, particularly in strategic planning and execution.
Education and Expertise
Sara Hanna earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in understanding human behavior, which is beneficial in her strategic roles. She also co-chaired the Middle East and North Africa Employee Resource Group, where she helped redefine its mission and manage its budget.
Budget Oversight and Strategic Planning
In her current role, Sara Hanna oversees the division's annual capital expenditure budget process. She prioritizes initiatives based on business needs, market parity, financial benefits, and the enterprise's objectives and key results (OKRs). This responsibility highlights her expertise in aligning financial resources with strategic goals.