Sales and Events Manager

Sarah Robinson
Sarah has over twenty years of sales experience most recently working as the National Sales Director for Ventana Vineyards. During her seven years with Ventana, Sarah was directly in charge of increasing sales and revenue as well as brand creation and imaging. Previous to Ventana, Sarah worked with both the Walt Disney Corporation and Buena Vista Pictures managing Special Events at the Disneyland Resort and Magic Music Days. She also served as General Manager of Operations for the El Capitan Theatre overseeing Special Events including movie premiers. Working with the Walt Disney Corporation at various levels has not only afforded Sarah elite training in public relations and crisis management, but also refined her skills in diverse and culturally sensitive issues while maintaining diplomatic relations and proprietary information. Sarah also has an extensive non-profit background volunteering with Special Olympics Southern California for 15 years as a Games Management Committee member in charge of Ceremonies and Entertainment for the 11,500+ athletes which attend the state level games. Sarah completed her BFA in Theatre Arts at Westmont College in Santa Barbara and earned her MBA with a focus in Marketing from CSU Long Beach.
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Recent Events Gallery

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Not so very long ago, John Steinbeck strolled through the pastures of heaven and created stories that will last an eternity. At the National Steinbeck Center, the past comes alive right before your very eyes. Guests discover the rich legacy of John Steinbeck. Sit in a vintage Model T in the middle of East of Eden or climb on the red pony and have your picture taken.
The National Steinbeck Center is where memories are made! Party-goers can explore the center after hours and enjoy the arts and cultural exhibits as part of your event.
The National Steinbeck Center has several spaces available for rental and can accommodate from 10 people for an intimate event and up to 600 people for a reception. Let the literature jump off the page and into your imagination for your next event!
Start planning your event today by contacting Sarah Robinson at 831.775.4735 or email at sarah@steinbeck.org.
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Celebrate at the National Steinbeck Center. Call us to customize your own event.
Also now available for rent is the Steinbeck Institute for Arts & Culture.