Karima Karkori
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dependable and proactive UCLA student with ambition and experience in an array of disciplines. Eager to bring value to arts establishments through hard work and commitment to quality. Self-motivated, quick learner, with an energetic and positive disposition.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
UCLA Campus Tour Guide
UCLA Undergraduate Admission
Los Angeles, CA
03.2021 - Current
- Chosen selectively from competitive pool of applicants to conduct engaging 1.5 hour individualized tour of UCLA to prospective students, families, and general public.
- Answer questions, share personal anecdotes, and offer in-depth details about UCLA to educate visitors.
- Serves as ambassador for UCLA. Selected to speak at Bay Area Bruin Bound Panel for 700+ families and students.
Bruin Woods Student Staff
UCLA Bruin Woods
Lake Arrowhead, CA
06.2021 - Current
- Competitively chosen to represent UCLA at Bruin Woods Alumni Family Resort.
- Provided 800 families across 10 weeks with hospitality, live shows, and entertainment.
- Worked within Arts and Crafts department teaching art classes working with children and adults.
- Selectively hired for 2022 recruitment team. Spearheaded social media campaign and graphic design that increased engagement by 700% and application pool.
Photographer
UCLA Campus Photo Studio
Los Angeles, CA
03.2021 - Current
- Conducted 24-30 personalized photoshoots and photographed high-quality images for UCLA students
- Manages front desk, addresses customer inquires, and trains new employees.
Grader
UCLA Communications Department
Los Angeles, CA
09.2021 - Current
- Personally selected to grade papers for upper division Communications class with over 90 students.
- Graded, edited, and provided feedback on papers.
President
Awaken A Cappella
Los Angeles, CA
08.2018 - Current
- President and previous Social Chair for Awaken A Cappella.
- Supervises all leadership positions within group.
- Runs all social media accounts and creates social media content.
- Graphic design for the group; designed logo, and developed overall direction and image of group.
- Plans and organizes concerts and gigs and social events.
- Collects quarterly conflicts and developed master conflict calendar.
Founder/ Artistic Director
Untitled Theatre Company
Los Angeles, CA
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Founder/Artistic Director of Untitled Theatre Company at UCLA.
- Developed and directed vision of company and established seasons, produced numerous sold-out shows, and coordinated artistic personnel for projects.
- Created company's social media content and ran all social media accounts.
Karimakreates
Esty Shop
San Francisco, CA
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Owner of Etsy shop selling handmade earrings and pins.
- Used Excel sheet to track progress on incoming orders
- Ran business social media account, created all graphics and branding and took all promotional photos of products.
- Successfully fulfilled over 190+ orders while maintaining 5-star rating on business.
Assistant Director
American Conservatory Theatre
San Francisco, CA
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Assistant Director for professional Young Conservatory production of “Into the Woods” under Ken Savage.
- Offered creative insight during rehearsal process. Assisted in facilitating rehearsals, taking notes, and communicating between all departments.
- Spotlight operator for shows.
- Collaborated with child actors, teen actors, and MFA students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications With Theatre Minor
UCLA
Los Angeles06.2022
Skills
- Campus leader
- Excellent Communication
- Editing and Proofreading
- Graphic Design & Video Editing
- Detail Oriented & Organized
- Enthusiastic & Passionate
- Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Etc)
- Microsoft, Excel, Google Drive
- Arts & Culture
- Social Media Marketing
Awards & Distinctions
- UCLA Optimist Award and Scholarship
- Bruin Woods Directors Award and Scholarship for "Most Positive Influence"
- Received Horatio Alger State Scholarship
- CAP Bay Area Scholarship
- UCLA Dean's Honor List
Timeline
Grader
UCLA Communications Department
09.2021 - Current
Bruin Woods Student Staff
UCLA Bruin Woods
06.2021 - Current
UCLA Campus Tour Guide
UCLA Undergraduate Admission
03.2021 - Current
Photographer
UCLA Campus Photo Studio
03.2021 - Current
Karimakreates
Esty Shop
07.2019 - 01.2020
Assistant Director
American Conservatory Theatre
07.2019 - 08.2019
Founder/ Artistic Director
Untitled Theatre Company
01.2019 - 06.2021
President
Awaken A Cappella
08.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Communications With Theatre Minor
UCLA
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