Sara Day

About Sara Day

Salt Lake Native Sara Day\'s entrepreneurial spirit began at the ripe old age of five with…

Experience

1. Program Manager of Training and Outreach

   Utah Microloan Fund

   Aug 2018 — Present · Salt Lake City, UT, US

   As Program Manager, I wear many hats on a small but mighty team dedicated to increasing access to capital and business education across Utah. We serve small business owners who are underserved by traditional lenders, including those from low-to-moderate-income communities and rural areas. My role combines education, outreach, advising, community engagement, and grant strategy. Education & Advising- Lead the development, coordination, and delivery of all UMLF business education programs, including twice-monthly live virtual classes, a digital library of 60+ recorded trainings, and the 15-week Banking on Women entrepreneurship course- Provide ongoing advising to our clients- Manage scheduling, instructor recruitment, class materials, feedback loops, and education reporting.Outreach & Marketing- Handle all branding, outreach, and communications for the organization, including our website, social media, digital presence, and monthly newsletters- Create all internal/external design materials including flyers, reports, and graphics- Plan and participate in outreach events statewide, including as an exhibitor, panelist, pitch judge, and speaker.Community Engagement & Leadership- Lead and facilitate our quarterly Community Advisory Board, ensuring that our programs remain community-informed and accessible across all 29 counties- Serve on advisory boards for partner organizations to represent UMLF and increase collaboration across the small business support ecosystem- Build and maintain a statewide referral network through partnerships, event participation, and relationship development.Grants & Reporting- Contribute to grant writing and reporting for corporate and government funders, with a focus on communicating program impact and outcomes- Track program data, manage CRM records, and help produce materials like our annual report.I believe deeply in economic justice and work every day to make entrepreneurship more accessible across Utah

Education

• University of Utah

  Bachelor’s Degree

Skills

• Project Management
• Event Management
• Restaurant Management
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Microsoft Excel
• Hospitality Industry
• Blogging
• Marketing
• Start-Up Consulting
• Customer Service
• Leadership
• Social Media Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Market Research
• Start-Ups
• Business Development
• Entrepreneurship
• Hospitality
• Social Media
• Public Relations
• Public Speaking
• Community Engagement
• Account Management
• Team Building
• Management
• Event Planning