SAROYAH MEVORACH
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INTERNSHIP AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Contributing Editor for World Bride Magazine
May 2014 - Present
Write, research, and design blog posts in preparation for the magazine’s summer relaunch; links available on LinkedIn Profile
Social Media Freelance for Suzanne’s Distinctive Fashions, Pittsford, NY
August 2013 – April 2014
Worked to create a broader clientele by updating and maintaining the Facebook page with daily posts, photographs of new inventory,
fashion trends and news as well as upcoming fashion events in the Rochester area
Created looks, organized inventory and styled clients
Museum Intern at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London
June – July 2013
Worked with artists, designers, and curators to create catalogues and inventory lists for upcoming exhibitions; composed and edited
catalogues, brochures, and pamphlets for museum studies programs as well as upcoming shows; participated in PR campaigns
Managed phone lines and general office tasks; organized press cutouts, files and photo archives
Created a Twitter campaign to build awareness of the museum, its courses and upcoming exhibitions within limits of nonprofit status
Editorial Intern at Town & Country Magazine, New York
January – May 2012
Assisted the Editorial Assistants and Creative Director with daily duties and ongoing projects, including photo and article research, photo
shoots, interviewing, event coordination, scheduling, social events, and other functions of the magazine and office work
Created and managed Facebook timeline, updated and posted on Twitter and Tumblr accounts
Writer and Marketing Intern for The Draw, New York March – September 2012
Wrote weekly articles for the blog concerning art, travel, and design; managed Pinterest and Twitter accounts, due to launch Fall 2012
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER // ROCHESTER, NY
Bachelor of Arts in Art History
May 2014
GPA 3.94/4.0, Magna Cum Laude
Minor in German language; Clusters in Journalism, Cultural Anthropology and Mineralogy
Phi Beta Kappa Scholar, Golden Key Honors Society
ART HISTORY, JOURNALISM, AND RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Foundations of Art Deco Jewelry; History of Jewelry; Object Lessons; Art, Science and Visual Representation; Writing on Art; New
Media Studies; Feature Writing; Reporting and Writing the News; Contemporary Art NYC; Introduction to Modern Architecture;
Introduction to Art History; 19th Century Art; Cultural Anthropology; Mineralogy
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER//ROCHESTER, NY
Chi Omega Fraternity
December 2010 – present
Recruitment Chair- created and executed plans, parties and event details for spring recruitment, organized and led committee
meetings, outfits, food, mechanics, etc., collaborated with Panhellenic Council and university staff; managed large budget
Vice President- organized scholarship affairs, as well as academic programming within the community and on campus
Member of the Social Committee – planned events including senior picnics, formals, and outings; designed corresponding room
layouts, invitations, food, and detailed schedules
Design Director – created and executed designs for banners, t-shirts, and flyers
Interpres Yearbook Copy Editor
September 2010 – May 2014
As the only freshman editor on the University of Rochester yearbook staff, wrote and edited copy for academic, athletic,
extracurricular and event sections; reviewed for consistency in design, pattern and format of each section of annual yearbook
As a sophomore, junior and senior, on the E-Board as lead Copy Editor and Co-Business Manager
Peer Editor
January 2010 – May 2014
Writing mentor for fellow students; help students enhance writing abilities by assisting in editing and formulating outlines and papers
COMMUNICATIONS, EVENTS, EDITORIAL & GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, research and copy editing; extremely detail-oriented and timely
Office management skills gained through prior internships and leadership positions in numerous university groups
Experience working under pressure in a fast-paced, high-end environment as well as on multiple jobs simultaneously
Knowledge and proficiency in social media platforms and computer programs including Twitter, Facebook, and Microsoft Office
Experience planning and executing events, meeting planning, budget maintenance, and delegating to large teams
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