Sophia Gulyayeva
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Homeschooled High School student residing in Brooklyn, NY, skilled in babysitting/child care, social media content creation, graphic design, video and photo editing, tutoring, photography, with experience working both with a team and individually. Skilled at handling numerous projects at once and effectively communicating with clients for the best results.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Media Content Creator
Family Business
09.2025 - Current
- Created engaging social media content to enhance brand visibility and audience interaction.
- Monitored social media trends to adapt strategies for increased engagement and reach.
- Utilized design tools to create visually appealing graphics for social media campaigns.
- Enhanced brand awareness by creating engaging and shareable social media content.
- Conducted research on target audience preferences to tailor content effectively.
- Assisted in analyzing performance metrics to refine content strategy and improve results.
Graphic Designer
Holy Myrrh-Bearing Women Russian Orthodox Church
2025 - Current
- Designed promotional materials enhancing community engagement and church events
- Conducted image editing and retouching, improving visual appeal of church publications
- Assisted in organizing design projects from concept to final delivery, maintaining timelines
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
- Conceptualized creative designs for print materials, banners, and signs.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Improved client satisfaction by creating visually appealing and impactful graphic designs for various marketing materials.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
Video Editor
Holy Myrrh-Bearing Women Russian Orthodox Church
01.2025 - Current
- Managed digital archives of recorded services, ensuring easy access for future use.
- Implemented feedback from staff to improve video quality and audience engagement.
- Implemented feedback from team members to refine editing techniques and improve final outputs.
- Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
- Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects.
- Conceived, crafted and executed dynamic video edits to captivate target audiences and accomplish project objectives.
- Enhanced video quality by applying color correction, grading, and special effects techniques.
- Saw concepts through to completion by working to develop final edits, color and other elements in post-production process.
- Combined text, video and other composited elements onscreen to create logical, coherent layouts.
Event Planner Associate
Holy Myrrh-Bearing Women Russian Orthodox Church
01.2025 - Current
- Developed promotional materials to enhance community engagement in events.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to improve future event planning processes.
- Collaborated with church leadership to align events with community values and goals.
- Maintained organized records of event details and participant information for future reference.
- Leveraged social media platforms proactively as part of our marketing strategy that increased overall reach.
- Increased overall client satisfaction through diligent attention to detail in every aspect of event planning.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
Event Photographer
Holy Myrrh-Bearing Women Russian Orthodox Church
01.2025 - Current
- Captured high-quality images during church events to preserve community memories.
- Collaborated with event coordinators to understand specific photography needs and themes.
- Managed post-event photo editing to ensure timely delivery of final products.
- Organized and archived digital files for easy access and retrieval of event photographs.
- Assessed lighting conditions at venues to optimize camera settings for best results.
- Provided guidance to volunteers on photography techniques during church functions.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Achieved consistent image composition using expert knowledge of lighting techniques both natural light sources as well as supplementary studio equipment.
Media Team Member
Tikhon Ivanov, Holy Myrrh-Bearing Women Russian Orthodox Church
10.2024 - Current
- Managed social media accounts, ensuring timely updates and community engagement.
- Managed social media accounts, driving user engagement and increasing followership.
- Generated increased audience engagement by developing and implementing innovative social media strategies.
Babysitter
Olga G. Fuller
2020 - Current
- Supervised children's activities, ensuring safety and engagement in play.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
Camp Photographer
Holy Myrrhbearing Women Russian Orthodox Christian Church
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Captured high-quality images during church events, enhancing community engagement.
- Collaborated with event coordinators to ensure timely photography for services and activities.
- Edited and curated photographs for social media, increasing online presence and outreach.
- Maintained equipment and photography gear, ensuring readiness for all scheduled events.
- Assisted in promoting a positive camp atmosphere by capturing candid moments that showcased camper camaraderie and teamwork.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting photography techniques to suit various lighting conditions and environments.
- Utilized advanced editing techniques to enhance image quality, resulting in polished final products for clients.
- Enhanced campers'' experiences by capturing high-quality photographs of daily activities and special events.
- Increased overall camper satisfaction by consistently producing high-quality images that exceeded expectations.
English Tutor
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Facilitated one-on-one tutoring sessions, focusing on individual learning needs and goals.
- Utilized various educational tools and resources to support language acquisition.
- Implemented interactive activities that promoted critical thinking and language skills development.
- Taught students study techniques and strategies for succeeding on grammar and composition tests.
- Developed personalized tutoring sessions based on student needs, leading to improved academic performance.
- Increased student confidence in spoken English through consistent practice and constructive feedback during conversational exercises.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations.
Education
GED -
The Well-Trained Mind Academy
Charles City, VA05-2027
Skills
- Video editing
- Social media marketing
- Creative thinking
- Team collaboration
- Editing and proofreading
- Team building and leadership
- Team contribution
- Clear communication
- Graphic design
- Logo design
- Presentation design
- Guest management
- Event marketing
- Childcare
- Individual tutoring
Accomplishments
- Along with social media creation, marketing, child care, and tutoring, I am skilled in writing, whether it is for personal enjoyment or for an assigned task. I was a finalist in the Engineer Girl Writing Contest at the age of 11, and attended The Bay Academy as a Creative Writing Student.
- I became a finalist in a Video Project Creation competition abroad.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Elementary
Interests
- Fundraising Events
- Studying Medicine/Anatomy
- Passionate about becoming a physical therapist
- Reading
- Video Gaming
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Dancing
- Digital Art and Animation
- Music
- Volunteering
- Graphic Design
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
- Drawing and Painting
- Photography
- Creative Writing
Timeline
Social Media Content Creator
Family Business
09.2025 - Current
Camp Photographer
Holy Myrrhbearing Women Russian Orthodox Christian Church
08.2025 - 09.2025
English Tutor
07.2025 - 08.2025
Video Editor
Holy Myrrh-Bearing Women Russian Orthodox Church
01.2025 - Current
Event Planner Associate
Holy Myrrh-Bearing Women Russian Orthodox Church
01.2025 - Current
Event Photographer
Holy Myrrh-Bearing Women Russian Orthodox Church
01.2025 - Current
Media Team Member
Tikhon Ivanov, Holy Myrrh-Bearing Women Russian Orthodox Church
10.2024 - Current
Graphic Designer
Holy Myrrh-Bearing Women Russian Orthodox Church
2025 - Current
Babysitter
Olga G. Fuller
2020 - Current
GED -
The Well-Trained Mind Academy