Sarah Smarch
About Sarah Smarch
Sarah Smarch serves as the Director of Content and Storytelling at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, where she applies her expertise in storytelling to enhance organizational identity. With a background in creative writing and visual arts, she specializes in bridging communication gaps through strategic storytelling solutions.
Work at Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Sarah Smarch has served as the Director of Content and Storytelling at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra since 2018. In this role, she focuses on creating and implementing storytelling strategies that enhance the organization's narrative and engage its audience. Her work involves integrating various forms of media to communicate the orchestra's mission and values effectively.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Smarch holds a Master's degree in Creative Writing from Eastern Michigan University, which she completed from 2007 to 2010. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Professional Written Communication and Art from the same institution between 2005 and 2007. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both written and visual storytelling.
Background
Prior to her current position, Sarah Smarch worked as an English Lecturer at Oakland Community College from 2011 to 2012. She also held the position of Poet in Residence at INSIDEOUT LITERARY ARTS PROJECT during the same period. Additionally, she served as a Creative Writing Lecturer at Eastern Michigan University from 2011 to 2015, where she contributed to the development of students' writing skills.
Achievements in Storytelling
Sarah Smarch has developed a unique storytelling process that combines photography, videography, and text-based narratives. This approach aims to enhance organizational identity and effectively communicate core messages. She specializes in bridging the communication gap between how organizations perceive themselves and how consumers view them, utilizing her expertise in experiential storytelling.