Lead and organize programs, events and activities to drive outreach initiatives across Yale and New Haven community.
Manage volunteer schedules and duties to maximize participation in historical remembrances around the Yale main campus.
Cultivate relationships and maintain regular communication with nonprofit agencies, schools, Armenian churches, Yale alums and social service agencies to foster community connections.
Collaborate and connect with Armenian Student Associations (ASA) along the Eastern Seaboard.
Creative Director
National Military Archives
Petaluma, CA
09.2015 - Current
Led creative team meetings to share ideas and bring actionable plans to fruition.
Directed design and production teams for publishing projects, such as On the Shoulders of History, creating unique designs within required timelines and managing the collection of historic materials.
Researched historic military and diplomatic events, focusing on specific individuals.
Worked with The Smithsonian Institution, Palm Springs Air Museum, The Veteran's Home of California, etc.
Prepared photographs for printing by marking up layouts and writing final instructions.
Supervised photoshoots to verify completion of quality deliverables.
Successfully resolved a range of complex artistic development issues.
Intern
Girl Security
Boston, MA
07.2021 - 07.2022
Conducted research and presented findings to the Congressional Liaison at the Department of Homeland Security.
Created status reports on operational activities and developing national security threats.
Discussed national security threats, took detailed notes and brainstormed with supervisor on ways to solve problems.
Volunteer
Armenians of the North Bay
Sonoma, CA
04.2015 - 08.2022
Cultivated relationships and maintained regular communication with nonprofit agencies, schools and social service agencies to solicit community needs.
Raised funds for the organization through community events.
Assisted with and organized programs, events and activities to drive outreach initiatives.
Organized volunteer schedules and duties to maximize productivity.
Farm Manager
Beaumont Farms
Petaluma, CA
06.2015 - Current
Implemented action plans to meet farm-specific and company-set goals.
Supervised visits from local non-profit organizations, working specifically with physically and mentally disabled children and adults.
Worked with owner to determine farm needs.
Led site walk-throughs and meetings before the event to review checklists and delegate assignments to staff.
Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
Created social media strategies for marketing endeavors and increased brand awareness across multiple platforms.
Honor Representative
Sonoma Academy
Santa Rosa, CA
01.2022 - 05.2022
1 of 2 students selected by faculty members out of 84 students.
Constructed meeting agendas.
Coordinated workflow through communication with honor deans.
Drafted proposals and documents displaying possible changes to current academic disciplinary processes.
Participated in and led restorative conferences.
Maintained personnel and meeting confidentiality.
Aided in determining repercussions for violations of the honor code.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Yale University
New Haven, CT
05.2026
High School Diploma -
Sonoma Academy
Santa Rosa, CA
06.2022
Skills
Origins of US Global Power; Comparative Politics; China in Six Keys; Digital War; Introduction to Special Operations; Intelligence, Espionage, and American Foreign Policy; The War in Ukraine; Rethinking Special Operations