Skylar Schoemig

adgy76@r.postjobfree.com (***) 644 - 7646 Berkeley, CA

Education

University of California, Berkeley August 2017 – May 2020 GPA 3.8 B.A. in Global Studies, Minor in Journalism

Coursework: International Reporting, Environmental Reporting, Advanced Multimedia, Probability and Statistics, Economics, International Human Rights, International Conflict, Gender in Asia, Approaches to Peace and Conflict, Asia in Global Context, Politics of Southeast Asia Experience & Leadership

The Humans of BLM, Co-founder May 2020 – Present

• A poetic visual project focused on capturing communities under-covered by mainstream media and amplifying perspectives surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement across the United States. The Daily Californian, City News Reporter May 2019 – May 2020

• Report on an array of topics, including Berkeley’s housing frameworks and campus research.

• Maintain at least two workdays per week, plus long-term stories. Articles have garnered comments via. email and over 1,000+ likes and been recognized by the San Francisco Chronicle, New York Times and the Los Angeles Times. Clif Bar & Company, Field Marketing Representative Nov 2019 – May 2020

• Assist field marketing manager in creating and implementing grass-roots field marketing programs.

• Discuss product features and values with consumers, gather feedback and analyze performance. Epsilon Eta, Professional Service Fraternity, Member Aug 2017 – May 2020

• Promote sustainability, environmental justice and conservation through environmental education, volunteering and community outreach.

• Spear-headed multiple campaigns, including offering free sunflowers to students willing to write a letter to a state senator about various environmental policies. Raised money for “UndocuFund” and educated students about fire resiliency strategies and PG&E. Justice and Diversity Center – Immigration Team, Research Intern Aug 2018 – Jan 2019

• Worked alongside the immigration team to establish a more coordinated rapid response effort in Northern California.

• Accompanied immigration attorneys to Northern California jails and gathered information from detainees.

• Designed and constructed QGIS map to display the number of immigrants picked up by ICE in each city in California and provide a password-protected link for pro-bono attorneys and organizations to sign up and take their cases.

• Worked with UC Berkeley QGIS lab faculty to develop map. The Berkeley Student Food Collective, Volunteer staff Jan 2018 – October 2019

• Implemented and grew pay-what-you-can initiative – where the BSFC brings fresh, organic and affordable meals to students and the local community.

ASUC Senator Justin Greenwald – 2018 Campaign, Campaign Manager Jan 2018 – May 2018

• Led the campaign for Justin Greenwald’s environmental platforms.

• Directly garnered over 500 votes from campuses environmental community; piloted campaign outreach events directed towards environmentally oriented organizations, classes and students. Skills & Tools

Language: Chinese: elementary, Spanish: elementary, German: conversational, American Sign Language: conversational. Interests: Journalism, environmental and human justice, racial equity, climate policy. Design: Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, WordPress, Python experience. Additional info: Private Pilot Single Engine Aircraft.