Sarai Shakarchy
New York
Summary
Experienced in student relations, public speaking, and event coordination, with a strong background in managing multiple projects and facilitating team collaboration. Demonstrated ability to analyze and improve recruitment strategies while mentoring and advocating for peers. Eager to leverage these skills in a Talent Acquisition role to enhance recruitment efforts and support organizational growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lease Specialist
Tessera Apartments
Los Angeles, CA
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted HR teams in developing training materials for new Leave Specialists, promoting consistent performance standards across the organization.
- Conducted regular audits of leave records to identify trends, assess policy effectiveness, and recommend improvements where necessary.
- Participated in HR projects as needed, contributing expertise on leave management to drive positive outcomes for both employees and the organization.
USC WYSE
USC
Los Angeles, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Supported diverse learners by creating inclusive learning environments that accommodated various learning styles and abilities.
- Developed in-depth knowledge of university resources and services and promoted to prospective students.
- Contributed to a positive campus atmosphere by creating welcoming spaces for new students to connect with one another.
Talent Acquisition Intern
New York Model Management
New York, New York
08.2024 - Current
- Managed reference checks for potential hires ensuring accuracy of information provided by references
- Monitored performance metrics related to recruitment activity such as time-to-fill rate or cost per hire
- Analyzed job descriptions to ensure appropriate level of difficulty in screening applicants
- Participated in departmental meetings providing updates on current recruitment efforts
Student Ambassador
USC National Honors Society
Los Angeles, California
01.2024 - Current
- Served as role model, advocate, and peer mentor to new and continuing students
- Learned how to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while working with a team of Student Ambassadors
- Gained experience in public speaking through leading workshops and presentations for new students
- Conducted new student orientations to facilitate retention and foster positive attitude towards attending university
Student Advocate
NYC Women in Social Sciences
New York, New York
08.2023 - Current
- Created engaging presentations about campus policies and procedures related to student advocacy initiatives
- Utilized problem solving skills when addressing issues related to conflict resolution between peers
- Maintained up-to-date records of all interactions with students in order to track progress over time
- Facilitated weekly meetings with stakeholders to discuss best practices for student advocacy programs
- Managed and coordinated multiple projects while ensuring timely completion
Dance Teacher
East Side Dance Company
New York, New York
09.2022 - Current
- Adapted teaching methods to meet the needs of different ages and abilities of students
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while teaching group classes, private lessons, and workshops
- Motivated students through positive reinforcement techniques such as praise and rewards when they achieved success in mastering a new step or routine
- Encouraged creativity and innovation in all aspects of dance instruction
- Encouraged students to work hard and strive for excellence in their dancing technique and performance quality
- Created choreography for student performances in various styles of dance such as jazz, ballet, tap, hip hop, and contemporary
Stem cell researcher
Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences
New York, New York
05.2022 - Current
- Compiled and presented research data for review by senior researchers
- Performed statistical analysis on collected data sets and wrote summaries of results
- Conducted literature reviews to identify and analyze current research trends
- Assisted in drafting sections of research reports or manuscripts
- Entered and managed data using spreadsheets or databases
- Demonstrated attention to detail in all research tasks
Assistant Professor
Los Angeles, CA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided academic and career advising for students
- Offered academic support and advice, helping students with challenging curricula
- Coordinated with professors to handle various administrative duties
- Facilitated inclusive learning environment, encouraging engagement with diverse cultures and backgrounds
Founder
Feminist Student Union
New York, New York
04.2021 - 06.2024
- Pursued networking events, trade shows and industry-related meetings to increase brand awareness
- Built and maintained relationships with agencies and resources
- Organized meetings, conferences and events to advance advocacy efforts
- Managed team projects by assigning tasks, setting deadlines and tracking progress
- Communicated effectively with diverse audiences through public speaking engagements
- Analyzed existing laws, regulations, court cases and public opinion polls
- Employed care management platform to record and track interactions
- Collaborated with internal departments to identify and implement process improvements
- Applied motivational and behavioral change principles to encourage engagement in activities and programs
Student Advocate
History for Action
New York, New York
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Created engaging lectures using multimedia presentations and interactive activities
- Designed curriculum for new courses that incorporated current trends in historical scholarship
- Participated in public speaking engagements at local schools or community centers
- Conducted research on various topics within the field of history for publication in academic journals
Model United Nations Delegate
Brooklyn Latin School Model UN
New York, New York
01.2020 - 06.2023
- Crafted innovative solutions that addressed both short-term needs and long-term objectives
- Organized informal caucuses outside of formal sessions to further discuss relevant topics or reach agreements
- Exercised critical thinking, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills in resolving complex global problems
- Created agendas for each session based on past experience and knowledge of current affairs
- Identified potential areas of agreement between countries and devised creative solutions that satisfied all parties involved in the debate
- Employed persuasive arguments to advocate for a particular course of action during negotiations
- Facilitated productive conversations between opposing sides during heated debates
- Compiled data from various sources such as news articles, speeches, books regarding international policies and regulations
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Law Candidate
University of Southern California
05.2026
High School Diploma -
The Brooklyn Latin School
06.2023
Skills
- Activity planning
- Initiative-taking
- Customer service skills
- Event coordination
- Student relations
- Student engagement
- Student mentoring
- Recruiting strategies
- Data entry
- Event planning
- Event management
- Academic support
- Marketing
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Lease Specialist
Tessera Apartments
03.2025 - Current
USC WYSE
USC
08.2024 - Current
Talent Acquisition Intern
New York Model Management
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Professor
05.2024 - 08.2024
Student Ambassador
USC National Honors Society
01.2024 - Current
Student Advocate
NYC Women in Social Sciences
08.2023 - Current
Dance Teacher
East Side Dance Company
09.2022 - Current
Stem cell researcher
Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences
05.2022 - Current
Founder
Feminist Student Union
04.2021 - 06.2024
Student Advocate
History for Action
08.2020 - 06.2023
Model United Nations Delegate
Brooklyn Latin School Model UN
01.2020 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
The Brooklyn Latin School
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Law Candidate
University of Southern California