Events
By Sara Nickel
Senior Citizen Program Michigan State Fair
I led the development of the 2025 Senior Citizens' Program by overseeing every aspect from start to finish. This included securing vendors, entertainment, coordinating digital signage, registration, creating the seating chart, and ensuring a smooth and successful experience for more than 950 attendees. Every detail was intentional, and every challenge was met because success does not wait, and neither did I.
Graphically Designed Content
Official Graphically Designed Flyer
Created in Canva and Adobe for use in both digital and print event advertising.
Graphically Designed Floor Plan for Vendors, Guests, & Swatch Assignment
Carefully created using Adobe, this seating chart is tailored for efficient in-person event coordination.
Printed Placemat Design
Designed as an engaging and functional placemat, combining entertainment with practical use.
Vendors I Acquired
Each photo features me alongside a vendor I personally secured for the event. While the target was to secure 15 vendors, I exceeded expectations by bringing in 17 — a testament to both my initiative and strong communication skills. This above-and-beyond outcome wasn’t luck; it was effort, persistence, and strategy.
Testimonials
"Out of all the years, it has never been as good as this year."
- Claudia Keywell
Attendee
"A lot of people don't know how hard it is to get something to go flawlessly. We were a new senior center, and had so much fun. Thank you."
- Comfort Care Ministry Senior Director
"The years we've had this program, it was never organized and put together like this one."
- Carrie Jo Chrzan
City of Livonia Recreation Supervisor
"Wow, you did this. Look around, you got all these vendors, and people here."
- Brian Maddaford
Volunteer
Set-Up & Tear-Down Fundraiser Michigan State Fair
I successfully planned and executed a set-up/tear-down fundraiser for sports groups and organizations at the Michigan State Fair. During this time, I recruited and coordinated 126 volunteers over two days (exceeding the 30-per-day goal) for the Setup. Additionally, I managed an additional 70 volunteers for the event tear-down fundraiser. This experience strengthened my leadership, organization, and volunteer management skills while driving meaningful support for the community.
Flyers Created For Dispersal Among Organizations
Each piece was carefully crafted with vision and purpose, designed to spark engagement and inspire participation in the fundraiser. Together, they raise awareness, rally support, and unite the community behind the Michigan State Fair.
Day of Fundraisers
The photos and videos above capture the energy and excitement of the incredible volunteers who came together to support this fundraiser. I’m thrilled to have recruited such enthusiastic groups, whose teamwork made the event a success. Represented were Wayne DeMolay Chapter, Lightning Robotics, Walled Lake Western Soccer, Troy Sting Hockey, Novi High School Robotics – Frog Force, Christian Athletic League of Michigan, Novi RoboTitans - 11129, and Ferndale High School Cheer.