Meet our Alumni
Sara Milne
Marketing and Communications Executive

Sara Milne channels her ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø communications degree into a highly impactful role at Evolve. Find out more about Sara’s journey.Ìý
How would you describe the learning environment and support at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø? Did you take part in any placement, internships or industry projects during your studies?
I thought it was a great balance of tutorials, lectures and industry experience. I was lucky to secure a work placement at where I was involved in a fashion show project at the . This kind of experience at such a young age was invaluable and contributed to getting me ready for working life.Ìý
How well do you feel ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø prepared you for your career?
The course I studied was so varied that it gave me the flexibility to choose from several different career paths. After graduating, I took roles in business development, event management, and marketing, and I also spent 7 years as an Executive Assistant to C-suite leaders in the beer and investment industries.
Even now - 14 years after graduating - I still use the skills I gained during my degree.
Tell us about your current role and what a typical day looks like?
I’m a Marketing and Communications Executive at , a digital transformation company based in Aberdeen.
I lead across all areas of marketing and communications, including social media, PR, internal communications and events, as well as working closely with charities and schools. It’s a role that offers constant variety and new challenges, which is what I enjoy most about it.
Prior to this, I worked in communications at , where I was part of the team that delivered the opening event of the new South Harbour, including a visit from The Princess Royal - a true “pinch-me� moment. Another highlight was leading the digital strategy for the , which returned to Aberdeen for the first time in 28 years. I was responsible for the social media strategy and managing website content throughout the event, which was an amazing career milestone.
Did your time at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø influence the person you’ve become? What’s something surprising people might not know about you?
Absolutely. What many people don’t know is that before I joined ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø - through clearing, the day before term started - I was actually planning to go to Art School. I’d even enrolled in a portfolio-building course at college, but a month in I dropped out and took a full-time job in a deli.Ìý
At 17, I was panicked and unsure of what I was going to do. Luckily, I realised that being creative didn’t only have to mean going to Art School. I contacted ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Clearing, and with my grades, I secured a place on the Communications with Public Relations course - and I ended up loving every minute of it.
Imagine you’re back at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø as a guest speaker – what would you love to share with the students?
It’s completely fine not to have a clear career path in mind and not to overthink it. When I graduated, I still wasn’t sure what I wanted to do, but I took opportunities as they came along. That openness led me to a career I never expected - in the best possible way!
In one word, how would you sum up your ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø experience?
Empowering
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