Fairhope, Ala. -- SOHO Event Rentals recently promoted Sara Thomas to Sales Manager.
Photo Credit: Wave Photo by Aislinn Kate
Sara joined the team at SOHO in February 2020 as Rental Coordinator. Her hard work and dedication to her clients allowed Sara to quickly elevate in her position. During a crazy year for the event industry, she found a way to block out the noise, hustle, and continue to focus on growing in her career. In her role, she works with clients and partners to coordinate rentals for numerous types of events: weddings, social events, corporate events, and more. Previously, Sara worked in outside sales for a Fortune 500 company. “Sara is an integral part of our sales team. She does a wonderful job with our clients and through her work, you can see her passion for the event industry,” says Director of Sales, Annsley Machen.
When asked how she knew she wanted to work in the event industry, Sara says, “I have always loved planning events and the balance of the creative yet strategy of it, as a type-A person it allowed me to satisfy my need to have a plan while also being able to work closely with the team and clients to create beautiful events.”
A few of Sara’s favorite things:
Drink at dinner: Champagne
Place to vacation: Anywhere with a beach
Rental item: Sailcloth Tent. She loves the beautiful material, high peaks, flags, and wood poles.
Part of her job: The team, clients, and getting to be creative.
Sara loves to spend time with her friends and family. She also loves to travel, Alabama football, and shopping! Sara received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication in 2018 from the University of South Alabama. She was born and raised in Fairhope, Ala. where she still lives with her two westies, Lucy and Leo.