# Sarah Mertel

> Product Design

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/sarahmertel

I'm a Bay Area product designer interested in technology that makes a difference.

## Work Experience
### Sr Product Designer @ Hatch
Jan 2021 – Jan 2023

### Product Designer @ Fuzzy Pet Health
Jan 2017 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco Bay Area
As the first and sole designer until January 2020, I designed and implemented all app features on the iOS and Android apps and all marketing web pages (including the customer acquisition channels) from initial conceptualization to launch.

### UX/UI Designer @ Freelance/Contract
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | San Francisco Bay Area
TOYOTA
June 2017 - August 2017 
• Designing an app for Toyota Indonesia Manufacturing which allows employees to send and receive company communications in one place. 
• Creating flows, information architecture, wireframes, and mock ups for the iOS version of the app.

EARN.ORG
March 2017 - April 2017
• Designed a self-service EARN.org help center to empower users to easily and quickly find answers and to help decrease the number of support tickets for EARN.
• Research & usability testing informed the design process. Built wireframes and visual design using the Zendesk platform and Html and CSS.

### Account Executive @ Glassdoor
Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | Mill Valley
Crafted compelling outreach to set meetings with new clients. Interviewed client stake holders, analyzed data, and presented convincing pitch narratives to demonstrate product value and close the sale.

### Business Developer @ Hay Group
Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | San Francisco
Exceeded FY14 annual target by 69%. Generated new business and managed relationships for clients of all sizes: small to Fortune 500. Worked closely with consultants to help clients reorganize their structures and develop their talent.

### Regional Sales Representative @ Hay Group
Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | San Francisco Bay Area
Inside Sales Representative responsible for high-volume outreach and lead generation. Promoted within the first year to a Business Development role.

### Cedar Lodge Coordinator @ UCLA Conference Center and Bruin Woods Family Resort
Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 | Lake Arrowhead
I managed a staff of 54 UCLA student counselors, leading weekly meetings and organizing social events and activities.

### Student Staff & Recruiter @ UCLA Conference Center and Bruin Woods Family Resort
Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | Lake Arrowhead, CA
Two amazing summers spent leading group activities and games, running adult programs, hiking, and networking with UCLA Alumni. During the recruiting process, I promoted the camp and helped organize interviews, eventually choosing a staff of 54 members.


## Education
### Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature, General
UCLA
Jan 2008 – Jan 2012

### Immersive Bootcamp in UX Design
General Assembly
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sarahmertel
- Portfolio: https://www.sarahmertel.com

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Last updated: 2026-03-25