Tara Mirmiran
Tyler,TX
Summary
Student with an English Major, an Iranian Studies Minor, and pursuing a Creative Writing Minor.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Moms Against Poverty
Los Angeles, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Provided assistance to staff in the daily operations of the organization.
External Vice Preisdent
Sigma Pi Sigma Psi
Los Angeles, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Devised and executed strategic plans to support the mission of the organization.
- Assisted the president by identifying approaches for resolving internal issues in the organization.
- Worked with the executive and general board to optimize our relationships with charity and nonprofit organizations that align with our vision.
- Oversaw general and deliberation meetings, ensuring that they are conducted efficiently and effectively while maintaining a professional atmosphere.
- Managed an alumni network to improve the organization's connections with their graduates.
Volunteer
Farhang Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
03.2022 - Current
- Provided assistance to staff in the daily operations of the organization.
- Assisted with fundraising efforts, including event planning and donor outreach.
Vice President
Iranian Student Group
Los Angeles, CA
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Developed and executed strategic plans to support the mission of the organization.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cultural events.
- Maintained a record of the organization's executive board and general board meetings.
- Advised the Directors of Cultural Affairs in preparation for the Culture Show.
- Fostered connections to nonprofit and charity organizations that aligned with the organization's mission.
Financial Chair
Sigma Pi Sigma Psi
Los Angeles , CA
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Established the organization's first bank account.
- Raised over $4,000 in a year by raising dues and assisting in hosting the organization's first public event.
- Reviewed finances prior to each meeting, providing analysis when necessary.
- Maintained a budget sheet, accounting for all of the organization's expenses and incoming revenue.
Director of Cultural Affairs
Iranian Student Group
Los Angeles, CA
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Reintroduced the organization's annual Culture Show since the pandemic.
- Collaborated with celebrity performers, including San Diego FOX News anchor Shally Zomorodi, Los Angeles Daf Ensemble, film director Arrad, and violinist Oliver Hakim in cultivating a program rooted in Persian culture.
- Devised the layout of the Culture Show at the Ackerman Grand Ballroom.
- Coordinated rehearsals for student performers, fostering spaces for talents such as cultural dances, poetry readings, and musical performances to be shared.
- Organized the backstage management team and trained volunteers and board members in preparation for the show.
- Worked with other Iranian student organizations to host events dedicated to the Women, Life, Freedom Movement.
- Designed a haft-sin in the Kerckhoff Study Room in collaboration with Associated Students UCLA (ASUCLA) to commemorate the Persian New Year.
Student Director
Texas Bank and Trust Student Board of Directors
Tyler, TX
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with faculty advisors to create academic success plans tailored specifically for individual students' needs in the Tyler, Texas community.
Member and Volunteer
Tyler Junior Symphony League
Tyler, TX
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Volunteered as staff for the East Texas Symphony Orchestra concerts at the University of Texas at Tyler, Texas.
- Assisted the organization in collecting donations from the Tyler community to give back to the orchestra.
Intern
Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital
Tyler, TX
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Shadowed nurses, physical therapists, and pain management specialists.
University Interscholastic League (UIL) Grader
University Interscholastic League
Tyler, Texas
02.2020 - 02.2020
- Accurately graded tests according to criteria established by the instructor, Mark Lininger, for the middle school history division.
- Analyzed student performance data to assist in the overall scoring.
Volunteer
American Heart Association Tyler Heart Run
Tyler, TX
11.2019 - 11.2019
- Provided assistance to staff in the daily operations of the organization.
- Assisted with fundraising efforts, including event planning, setting up the event, and cleanup.
Volunteer
Hunger for Love by "Church under the Bridge"
Tyler, TX
09.2019 - 09.2019
- Assisted with fundraising efforts, including event planning, event setup, and event cleanup.
Intern
Azalea Orthopedics
Tyler, TX
06.2019 - 06.2019
- Shadowed orthopedic physicians visiting patients as a part of the UT Tyler Pre-Med Academy program.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2025
High School Diploma -
Tyler Legacy High School
Tyler, TX05-2021
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Documentation And Reporting
- Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
- Event Networking
- Contract Negotiation
- Patience
- Persistence
- Cultural Intelligence
- Positivity
- Flexibility
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Persian
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Turkish
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Accomplishments
- America Library of Poetry Published Poet (2017)
- PTA Reflections State Honorable Mention (2017)
- Legacy Student of the Month for October 2017
- PTA Reflections 2nd Place for High School Literature (2017-2018)
- Choir UIL Solo and Ensemble State Qualifier (2017-2018) (2018-2019) (2019-2020) [Received 1’s
(highest score) for the city level and 2’s (second-highest score) for the state level for 2017-2018
and 2018-2019 - Model United Nations Best Delegation Regional Conference at UT Tyler (2020)
Affiliations
- Playing piano (2006-present)
- Singing and vocal performance (2011-present)
- Writing (2015-present)
- Gardening (2020-present)
- Sewing (2024-present)
- Professional Cooking (2017-present)
Timeline
Volunteer
Moms Against Poverty
02.2024 - Current
External Vice Preisdent
Sigma Pi Sigma Psi
06.2023 - Current
Vice President
Iranian Student Group
06.2023 - 04.2024
Financial Chair
Sigma Pi Sigma Psi
06.2022 - 06.2023
Director of Cultural Affairs
Iranian Student Group
05.2022 - 06.2023
Volunteer
Farhang Foundation
03.2022 - Current
Student Director
Texas Bank and Trust Student Board of Directors
10.2020 - 05.2021
Intern
Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital
02.2020 - 03.2020
University Interscholastic League (UIL) Grader
University Interscholastic League
02.2020 - 02.2020
Volunteer
American Heart Association Tyler Heart Run
11.2019 - 11.2019
Volunteer
Hunger for Love by "Church under the Bridge"
09.2019 - 09.2019
Member and Volunteer
Tyler Junior Symphony League
08.2019 - 05.2021
Intern
Azalea Orthopedics
06.2019 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California, Los Angeles
High School Diploma -
Tyler Legacy High School
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