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SARA BATES

Hanover Township

Summary

Detail-oriented Visual Annotation Specialist and experienced project manager with a strong background in image-based analysis, stakeholder communication, and operational leadership. Skilled at applying analytical judgment to visual data, developing taxonomies, and maintaining high-quality annotation standards. With over 8 years of experience managing people and processes, possesses a sharp eye for detail, an understanding of human perception, and fluency in collaborative feedback cycles. Positioned for meaningful contributions to AI research and computer vision development.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

VP of Corporate Social Impact

WeHero
01.2023 - Current
  • Developed strategic partnership frameworks and executed scalable corporate social impact initiatives.
  • Collaborated across teams on project lifecycle management and visual experience curation for client-facing events.

Senior Event Manager

WeHero
12.2020 - 01.2023
  • Directed the logistics and planning of virtual and in-person experiences, integrating visual storytelling to support brand alignment.
  • Documented visual and thematic consistencies for downstream client review.

Director of Experience

Knot Springs
04.2018 - 03.2020
  • Managed a team of over 30, emphasizing visual brand cohesion and user experience across client interactions.
  • Maintained quality controls over environmental visuals and user-facing design.

People and Operations Manager

BurnCycle
10.2017 - 04.2018
  • Created process frameworks and operational policies using data-driven insights and observed user behavior.
  • Conducted quality reviews and internal audits of visual assets and communication materials.

Community Lead / Assistant Manager / Key Leader

lululemon
01.2014 - 03.2018
  • Led multiple visual campaigns and managed logistics for large-scale gatherings (200-500+ attendees).
  • Built out community and brand-aligned visual assets that maintained fidelity across local activations.

Education

Master of Arts (MA) - Art Therapy

Marylhurst University

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Art/Art Studies

Eastern Oregon University
06.2009

Skills

  • Image Annotation & Visual Analysis
  • Ontology & Taxonomy Structuring
  • Visual Data Categorization
  • Online Research & Web Search Evaluation
  • Project Coordination & Event Management
  • Quality Assurance & Metadata Review
  • Collaborative Review Cycle Participation
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Risk management
  • Data analysis
  • Performance monitoring
  • Operations management
  • Contract negotiation

Certification

  • Make the Move from Individual Contributor to Manager
  • Delegating Tasks
  • Improving Your Conflict Competence
  • Communicating about Culturally Sensitive Issues
  • Having Difficult Conversations: A Guide for Managers

Additional Details

Eligible to work in the U.S., Available for up to 40 hours/week, Asynchronous, remote collaboration-ready, Equipped with stable internet and home office setup

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Date of Birth: 03/12/86

Honors And Awards

  • Distinguished Graduate - Cum Laude
  • Recognized for excellence in academic performance and leadership.

Timeline

VP of Corporate Social Impact

WeHero
01.2023 - Current

Senior Event Manager

WeHero
12.2020 - 01.2023

Director of Experience

Knot Springs
04.2018 - 03.2020

People and Operations Manager

BurnCycle
10.2017 - 04.2018

Community Lead / Assistant Manager / Key Leader

lululemon
01.2014 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Art/Art Studies

Eastern Oregon University

Master of Arts (MA) - Art Therapy

Marylhurst University
SARA BATES