Sarah Pitkin Styers

Sarah Pitkin Styers has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Sarah started their career as a Video Intern at Discover the District, where they developed video ideas, conducted interviews, and edited footage. Sarah then worked as a Marketing and Promotions Intern at Mizzou Volleyball, where they gained experience in marketing and promotions. Sarah later joined Innovative Ideas - AdZou as a Digital Strategist and Account Manager.

Sarah then joined GroupM, where they worked as a Marketing and Communications Intern before becoming a Corporate Communications Manager for GroupM Next. In this role, they created and executed marketing, communications, and social strategies for GroupM Next content.

After GroupM, Sarah joined Premium Retail Services as a Marketing Manager, where they created and distributed content via various platforms and collaborated on creative projects. Sarah later became a Senior Marketing Manager, leading a team of marketers and coordinating proposal creation for new business opportunities. Sarah eventually became the Marketing Director at Premium, leading marketing strategy and overseeing operations for both the US and Canada.

Sarah's most recent role is as the Senior Director of Enterprise Brand Strategy at Acosta Group. In this position, they lead a team focused on brand positioning, messaging, and creative to drive clarity on unique value propositions and competitive differentiation. Sarah is responsible for brand research, competitor analysis, sales enablement, and commercialization support.

Throughout their career, Sarah has demonstrated expertise in brand strategy, marketing operations, creative direction, and communications.

Sarah Pitkin Styers has a Bachelor of Journalism degree in Strategic Communications, Business, and Film from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Sarah has also obtained various certifications, including "How Leaders Drive Results and Resolve Conflict in a Hybrid Workplace," "Critical Thinking and Problem Solving," "Leadership Presence in Action," "Inclusive Leadership," "Data Visualization: Storytelling," "Marketing Foundations: Competitive Market Analysis," and "How to Support Your Employees' Well-Being" from LinkedIn. Sarah has also achieved the certifications of CC (Competent Communicator) and CL (Competent Leader) from Toastmasters International.