Hadeel Eljarrari
Goleta,USA
Summary
Journalism-driven and detail-oriented student with a passion for storytelling and multimedia reporting. Experienced in writing, editing, and conducting interviews for online publications. Bilingual, skilled in writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. Ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Desk Attendant of Housing, Dining, and Auxiliary Enterprises
University of California, Santa Barbara
Goleta, USA
08.2022 - Current
- Represented the face of the office, including departments such as Business & Financial Planning, Multimedia Communications & Marketing, and Organizational & Performance Management.
- Managed department-wide communication and special projects.
- Wrote and designed web content for university newsletter publications.
- Served as first point of contact for visitors/callers seeking university services.
- Consistently memorized and distributed housing-related information to help those struggling through Santa Barbara's housing crisis.
- Provided customer service and directed visitors to campus resources.
- Interacted with diverse groups, including current students, prospective students, parents, student leaders, vendors, UCSB staff and faculty, campus administrators, and the university's Chancellor.
- Navigated tense situations with professionalism and care, promptly addressing and resolving time-sensitive issues.
Journalism Intern
The Santa Barbara Independent
Santa Barbara, California
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Researched story background information to provide complete and accurate information.
- Conducted interviews with relevant individuals, such as politicians, academics, or industry experts.
- Developed story ideas based on current events and trends in the media landscape.
- Evaluated potential sources for reliability before citing them in stories.
- Reported news stories for publication, thoroughly describing background and details of events.
- Took photographs and wrote captions to be used in online publications related to news stories.
- Met deadlines with reliable, in-depth news coverage.
- Reviewed and evaluated press releases about news events to isolate important facts and details.
- Fact-checked content for accuracy before publication.
- Gathered information and developed perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews and observation.
- Revised work to meet editorial approval or fit time or space requirements.
- Prepared information sheets for reporters based on court records, press releases, and direct sources.
Civic Engagement and Social Justice Intern
TurnUp
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Conducted research, outreach, and advocacy on key social justice issues.
- Participated in voter registration drives and youth voter turnout initiatives.
- Collaborated with peers to increase youth civic participation.
- Volunteered at the voting polls during the presidential election of 2024.
- Gained experience in grassroots organizing, time management, and content creation (e.g., infographics, presentations, and social media campaigns).
- Completed weekly tasks tied to social justice education and civic engagement.
- Participated in phone/text banking and attending advocacy events.
Front Desk Attendant of Residence Hall
University of California, Santa Barbara
Goleta, USA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Served as the first point of contact for a 525-student residence hall
- Managed sensitive items like building equipment, student room keys, and emergency protocol materials responsibly
- Provided solutions for room lockouts, lost/broken room keys, stolen items, and overdue rentals
- Addressed inquiries and provided resources to students and parents
- Troubleshot technical issues
- Conducted training for new employees
- Responded to emergency situations responsibly and with student safety as first priority
- Managed data entry, database management, and administrative tasks
Spanish Tutor
San Mateo, USA
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Spanish Tutor for a 6-year-old child during summer break
- Developed engaging lesson plans to combine entertainment and education
- Maintained a work-play balance to ensure comfort and enjoyment
- Introduced cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking Latinx/Hispanic world
- Regularly customized tutoring approach based on parents' preferences and child's needs
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies Major, History & Spanish Minors
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06.2025
Skills
- Interviewing techniques
- News writing
- Fact-checking proficiency
- Photojournalism
- Journalistic writing
- Research skills
- Social media proficiency
- Digital journalism
- Audience engagement
- Foreign language fluency
Languages
- English, Proficient
- Spanish, Proficient
Locations
- Goleta, Goleta, CA, 93117
- San Mateo, San Mateo, CA, 94403
Pronouns
she/her/hers
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Journalism Intern
The Santa Barbara Independent
09.2024 - 12.2024
Civic Engagement and Social Justice Intern
TurnUp
08.2024 - 11.2024
Front Desk Attendant of Housing, Dining, and Auxiliary Enterprises
University of California, Santa Barbara
08.2022 - Current
Front Desk Attendant of Residence Hall
University of California, Santa Barbara
01.2022 - 01.2023
Spanish Tutor
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies Major, History & Spanish Minors
University of California, Santa Barbara
Similar Profiles
CICI MARTINEZ-LOPEZCICI MARTINEZ-LOPEZ
EOP Transfer Peer Mentor at The University of California, Santa BarbaraEOP Transfer Peer Mentor at The University of California, Santa Barbara
Julia HernandezJulia Hernandez
Front Desk Assistant at University of California, Santa BarbaraFront Desk Assistant at University of California, Santa Barbara
Riley SheaRiley Shea
Desk Attendant at University Of California, Santa BarbaraDesk Attendant at University Of California, Santa Barbara