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EDUCATION

American University, Washington, DC                                                                                                    May 2026

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science; Communication Studies

Honors: Cumulative GPA: 3.93/4.0, Dean’s List (All Semesters), Political Science Honors Society

Relevant Courses and Projects

● Digital Skills - wrote, recorded, and edited a podcast and two video news packages

● Writing for Visual Media - wrote and sourced material for multi-page scripts for documentary and short film-style projects

● Visual Literacy - created a portfolio website showcasing original graphic designs, photography, and film projects

● Writing for Communication - wrote video scripts and multi-level PR campaign; edited footage for a newscast

● Media in the Mix - production assistant for an official university podcast; set design, lighting, camera work

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Online Engagement & Content Creation Intern, American University Hillel, Washington, DC    May 2025 - Present

● Design social media posts and film/edit short-form videos for the organization's social media pages

● Organizes a content calendar, tracking content progress, and quick deadlines

● Create an online brand and examine success from social media analytics

● Create engagement with the American University Jewish community through outreach

Multimedia Contributor, American Way of Life (AWOL), Washington, DC                        September 2024 - Present

● Pitch ideas for documentary and video packages

● Film and organize interviews for stories

● Storyboard, layout, edit interviews, and b-roll for documentary

 

Visual Director, K-District, Washington, DC                                                                          September 2023 - Present

● Edit dance cover trailers and film promotional content

● Plan film location, make-up, hair, props, and styling for K-Pop dance cover team

● Plan visuals for each project and design graphics to market on social media 

● Recruit members through club fairs and interview applicants 

● Promoted from Creative Team member role to delegate activities and manage production

NexGen Intern, Montgomery Community Media, Silver Spring, MD                                   June 2025 - August 2025

● Filmed, wrote, edited, and produced a new package to be aired on local television stations

● Filmed and edited several short-form social content for the nonprofit’s social media

● Supported the production of fellowship documentaries with intake forms and editorial feedback

 

Campus Representative, Jewish on Campus, Online                                                      August 2023- February 2024

● Acted as point of reference for students reporting antisemitism at American University’s campus

● Attended weekly sessions in educating about antisemitism and how to lead conversations about antisemitism

 

Micah D. Bycel Legislative Fellow, Jewish Center For Justice, Los Angeles, CA                        May - November 2023

● Researched government policies to draft legislative action plans and calls for action

● Wrote blog posts for the organization’s website

● Contacted public officials and promoted causes for grassroots opportunities 

● Monitored media to get real-time updates on policy progress

● Created content for social media posts on current events

● Attended rallies and visited monuments to take photos for the organization

 

Initiated Sister, Sigma Delta Tau - Gamma Delta, Washington, DC                       February 2023 - November 2024

● Raised $6k for Prevent Child Abuse America and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

● Established rapport with on-campus organizations and collaborated on fundraising events

● Attended Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion workshops to become equipped with communication skills

 

Volunteer, Temple De Hirsch Sinai, Seattle, WA                                                          September 2017 – March 2020

● Assembled lunch and participated in donation drives for local homeless 

● Engaged with youth and assisted them with purchases in the gift shop

SKILLS

● Software: Adobe Premiere Pro, Creative Suite; CapCut; Final Draft; Microsoft PowerPoint, Word; Google Suite; Canva

● Technology: DSLR Cameras, Audio Recorders, Sony Z-150 Camcorder 

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