Hi, I’m Sarah Guilford, a versatile marketing and creative entrepreneur blending art administration, digital marketing, and small business ownership. I founded SG Nail Shop, a handmade beauty brand specializing in custom press-on nails and handmade crystal bead bags, and I bring a storyteller’s eye and strong aesthetics to every piece of media I produce. I excel in brand development, social media marketing, e-commerce, and consumer engagement. I love video editing (CapCut) and developing content strategies that turn trends into opportunities, guiding products from concept to customer.

Sarah Guilford

Hi, I’m Sarah Guilford, a versatile marketing and creative entrepreneur blending art administration, digital marketing, and small business ownership. I founded SG Nail Shop, a handmade beauty brand specializing in custom press-on nails and handmade crystal bead bags, and I bring a storyteller’s eye and strong aesthetics to every piece of media I produce. I excel in brand development, social media marketing, e-commerce, and consumer engagement. I love video editing (CapCut) and developing content strategies that turn trends into opportunities, guiding products from concept to customer.

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Hi, I’m Sarah Guilford, a versatile marketing and creative entrepreneur blending art administration, digital marketing, and small business ownership. I founded SG Nail Shop, a handmade beauty brand specializing in custom press-on nails and handmade crystal bead bags, and I bring a storyteller’s eye and strong aesthetics to every piece of media I produce.

I excel in brand development, social media marketing, e-commerce, and consumer engagement. I love video editing (CapCut) and developing content strategies that turn trends into opportunities, guiding products from concept to customer.

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Work Experience

Owner & Operator at SG Nail Shop
January 1, 2023 - Present
Founded and operate a handmade beauty brand offering custom press-on nails and handmade crystal bead bags; manage product creation, branding, social media, e-commerce, and customer relations across Etsy and direct web sales; develop and execute digital marketing campaigns including product photography and short-form video content; oversee end-to-end operations and customer service.
Marketing and Development Associate at The Artists Association of Nantucket
January 1, 2020 - April 1, 2020
Created and implemented social media campaigns across Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter; utilized Versai Museum Software for development tasks such as running lists and reports and tracking Artist and Patron memberships; managed print advertisement schedules and maintained relationships with local newspapers, newsletters, and radio stations; assisted with marketing campaigns and branding.
Education & Outreach Assistant / Box Office Associate at The Paramount Theater
August 1, 2017 - December 1, 2019
Collaborated with public, private, and home school teachers to register and submit financial assistance requests for the Arts Education Program; ran Tessitura reports to track payments and registrations; scheduled and distributed show information; provided customer service to ticket buyers; processed donations and supported donor reporting and marketing initiatives.
Interim Assistant to the Executive and Artistic Directors at CHARLOTTESVILLE OPERA
November 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018
Created budgets for 2018 marketing and advertising; managed and updated social media and website; organized the Artist in Residence Program, including collaboration with schools and teachers, creating educational materials, and coordinating volunteer schedules; processed donations and drafted communications.
Events Intern at THE ISHAN GALA CHILDREN'S CANCER FOUNDATION
September 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Managed event setup for the Annual Holiday Cheer Program; coordinated raffle prizes and sponsor booths; handled venue and vendor relationships; supported marketing initiatives, social media posts, and press releases.
Arts Administration Intern at CHARLOTTESVILLE OPERA
January 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017
Assisted in playbill compilation, compiled artist information, and sold ads; arranged trade agreements with local businesses; created and ran supertitles for the opera's premiere in 35 years; developed educational materials and programs for upcoming events; aided performances and rehearsals.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance at The Boston Conservatory
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Retail