Ande Sailer
Denver
Summary
Energetic and strategic relationship builder with over a decade of experience in marketing and communications. I’ve had wonderful opportunities in my career to learn and grow a variety of skills, making me a bit of a jack-of-all-trades. A few highlights from my career are: +40% increase in employee communications reach, +20% increase in Board of Trustees engagement, and developing a company-wide hybrid meeting and event framework. I’m fluent in Adobe CC and a Microsoft 365 power user; but my proudest accomplishments are the trusted relationships I’ve built with executives and cross-functional teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Specialist - Employer Branding
Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA)
01.2024 - Current
- Redesigned new employee onboarding communications and touchpoints in partnership with HR and department leads, contributing to a 10% increase in first-year retention and improved employee satisfaction scores across business units.
- Co-led the development and rollout of a three-year DEI strategic plan encompassing four core goals and 20+ initiatives, driving measurable progress in inclusive hiring, leadership transparency, and more robust internal growth pipelines.
- Produced and hosted 15+ in-person and hybrid engagement events, fostering cross-divisional collaboration, elevating leadership visibility, and strengthening organizational culture through intentional storytelling and interactive programming.
Communications Specialist - Publications
Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA)
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Developed internal communications strategy targeting a staff of over 400 employees and launched monthly newsletter and video news show, increasing employee reach by 40%.
- Transitioned board management platforms (Director’s Desk to Boardvantage) and rebranded executive messaging, improving engagement with a 16 member Board of Trustees by 20%.
- Maintained a library of 700+ branded publications in collaboration with design partners; ensured ADA compliance across digital communications to meet state accessibility standards.
Multimedia Specialist
Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA)
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Designed and implemented a hybrid meetings and events framework, supporting board meetings, trainings, and company-wide events with standardized policies and technology training.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align messaging across social media (Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook), email, internal channels, and video education, improving consistency and strategic alignment.
- Built an in-house multimedia program for photography and videography, enhancing brand storytelling through a centralized digital asset library.
Administrative Assistant
Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA)
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Supported a team of 10 with travel coordination, document preparation, and expense reporting, ensuring operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Oversaw internal print production logistics, delivering over 100,000 impressions annually for organizational communications.
- Created internal marketing materials for events and trainings, strengthening employee engagement and brand consistency.
Project Manager
Vision Photography
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Coordinated photography scheduling for athletic teams, senior portraits, and family sessions across 10 local schools, serving 2,000+ clients.
Marketing & Communications Specialist
Minnesota State University, Moorhead
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Managed a team of four student photographers and scheduled coverage for athletics, student life, and administrative events across a campus of 5,500 students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design, Graphic Communications
Minnesota State University, Moorhead
Moorhead, MN05-2013
Skills
- Internal communications strategy
- Executive and board-level messaging
- DEI program development
- ADA accessibility compliance
- Video and photography production
- Digital asset management
- Employer Branding
- Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
- Event coordination
Accomplishments
Board of Directors - Denver Voice (2024 – Present)
Leader on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Team – Colorado PERA (2020 – Present)
Affiliations
- Leader on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Team – Colorado PERA (2020 – Present)
- Board of Directors - Denver Voice (2024 – Present)
Timeline
Communications Specialist - Employer Branding
Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA)
01.2024 - Current
Communications Specialist - Publications
Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA)
01.2022 - 01.2024
Multimedia Specialist
Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA)
01.2017 - 01.2022
Administrative Assistant
Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA)
01.2016 - 01.2017
Project Manager
Vision Photography
01.2015 - 01.2016
Marketing & Communications Specialist
Minnesota State University, Moorhead
01.2012 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design, Graphic Communications
Minnesota State University, Moorhead
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