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Sara Khokhar

Houston,TX

Summary

Highly motivated student with passion for encouraging and helping others. Experienced leading projects and working with diverse range of people. Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is always eager to learn and grow.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Advocate for IHL Youth Action Campaign

American Red Cross
10.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with team of advocates in creating educational IHL campaigns based on chosen annual focuses, such as Preservation of Cultural Property (2022), and Environment and Armed Conflict (2023).
  • Reviewed and used data to make recommendations to improve campaign performance, media touchpoints and journey.
  • Demonstrated outstanding collaboration across organization and managed many tasks.
  • Developed comprehensive media outreach plan to increase visibility of organization in local and regional markets.
  • Selected as representative for International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Youth Action Campaign Summit in Washington D.C.
  • Selected Youth Lead for Law, Leadership, and Diversity Event and led public interview with American Red Cross General Counsel Phyllis Harris, former Senior VP and COO for Walmart and Counsel for EPA, exploring impact of organizational diversity, youth volunteerism, and climate concerns.
  • Presented campaign statistics for Southwest and Rocky Mountain Division at 2022 Youth Action Campaign Summit Showcase.
  • Supported public relations managers with writing, researching and preparation of materials.
  • Created and wrote press release articles to raise awareness of program and initiatives.

Presenter for 2023 IHL Summit Event

American Red Cross
07.2023 - 07.2023
  • Worked with team of youth delegates to develop a reflective presentation on experiences at Indonesian Red Cross 9th National Youth Gathering and International Youth Camp.
  • Presented roles and experiences representing American Red Cross overseas during online event, Youth Delegates' Perspective: Representing American Red Cross Overseas.
  • Improvised answers to questions given by IHL advocates following presentation.

Public Speaker for @America Event

American Red Cross
07.2023 - 07.2023
  • Collaborated with @America in delivering hour and thirty minute live program called Disaster Preparedness: Preparing for the Unpredictable.
  • Created engaging presentation, and rehearsed scripts to present fluid program.
  • Presented different youth-led disaster relief programs within American Red Cross, highlighting importance of empowering youth volunteers through youth programming.
  • Improvised live question-and-answer session about presentation material.

Delegate for International Youth Camp

American Red Cross
07.2023 - 07.2023
  • Represented American Red Cross at Indonesian Red Cross 9th National Youth Gathering and International Youth Camp.
  • Participated in International Youth Conference, attentively listening to presentations given by international delegates from different Red Cross Societies about youth development strategy, climate change adaptation, and disaster relief reduction.
  • Facilitated insightful discussions with PMI( Palang Merah Indonesia) youth, acquiring knowledge about adult and youth programming established across different provinces in Indonesia.
  • Promoted American Red Cross youth programs during camp events and activities, collecting contact information from camp participants that displayed interest in specific programs like International Humanitarian Law Youth Action Campaign.

Officer for High School Red Cross Club

Hightower High School
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Collaborated with 5 students in founding a Red Cross club.
  • Partnered closely with club officers to develop successful strategies promoting club growth.
  • Identified topics of interest for club, researched and created presentations, and hosted events.
  • Lead all club committees by setting agendas and monthly meetings, providing organizational support, and tracking all goals and expectations.
  • Organized school-wide movie night and fundraiser and raised $900.
  • Coordinated multiple blood drives, recruiting over 120 students to donate blood.

Intern for a Nonprofit

Dar-Us- Sakina
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Taught children with disabilities Arabic literature and grammar.
  • Created individualized lesson plans for children with disabilities.
  • Worked with several interns in creating stimulating activities revolving around arts and crafts, and physical exercise for students with disabilities to engage in.
  • Participated in workshops and presentations led by organizational leadership to gain knowledge on inclusion of individuals with disabilities.
  • Supported students by guiding them through class group activities, and assisting them with individual work.

Officer for High School Muslim Student Association

Hightower High School
08.2020 - 05.2023
  • Organized special activities and events for existing club members, including service projects, socials, and monthly meetings.
  • Monitored club activities and identified areas for improvement.
  • Recruited new club members by advertising at school club fairs, and hosting special events.
  • Expanded club membership with successful, proactive strategies.
  • Organized container day at Helping Hands International Relief Organization with Muslim Student Associations across district to pack boxes of clothes and toys to be shipped to third-world countries.
  • Collected over 100 hygiene materials for collaborative drive with Houston Welcomes Refugees.

Medical Assistant

Houston Lasik And Eye
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for eye examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.

Co-Editor-in-Chief of School Newspaper

Stormview Media
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Supported and encouraged editorial board to provide independent and objective advice, opinions and perspectives to enhance publication.
  • Edited prototype website for newspaper.
  • Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
  • Created advice column and produced dozens of articles based on anonymous questions asked by students.
  • Collaborated with 5 writers to develop content schedules and plan workflows.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Houston
Houston, TX
05.2027

High School Diploma -

Hightower High School
Missouri City, TX
05.2023

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Outreach Initiatives
  • Critical Thinking
  • Activity Monitoring
  • Crew Collaboration
  • Creative Direction

Timeline

Presenter for 2023 IHL Summit Event

American Red Cross
07.2023 - 07.2023

Public Speaker for @America Event

American Red Cross
07.2023 - 07.2023

Delegate for International Youth Camp

American Red Cross
07.2023 - 07.2023

Medical Assistant

Houston Lasik And Eye
06.2022 - 08.2022

Advocate for IHL Youth Action Campaign

American Red Cross
10.2021 - Current

Officer for High School Red Cross Club

Hightower High School
08.2021 - 05.2023

Intern for a Nonprofit

Dar-Us- Sakina
08.2021 - 05.2023

Co-Editor-in-Chief of School Newspaper

Stormview Media
08.2021 - 05.2022

Officer for High School Muslim Student Association

Hightower High School
08.2020 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Houston

High School Diploma -

Hightower High School

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