Tamar Sarig
10145 Nighthawk Cove, Collierville,TN
Summary
Diligent, resourceful recent graduate with proven communication skills seeking a journalism position where I can apply and further develop my writing, researching, editing, and organizational abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Beat Reporter
The Harvard Crimson
09.2018 - 05.2023
- Wrote over 30 breaking news and long-form magazine articles, researching and editing stories on tight newsroom deadlines.
- Independently pitched stories and initiated original reporting series for the Student Health beat, including examinations of Harvard's mental health services and opioid epidemic response.
- Fostered long-term relationships with sources and editors.
Marketing Manager
Cabot Café
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Increased social media engagement, developed promotional materials, and promoted café across diverse platforms, including Instagram and TikTok.
- Designed and executed café sales, promotions, and special events.
- Wrote and designed a weekly newsletter, utilizing MailChimp tools to drive brand awareness and customer loyalty.
Research Assistant Intern
ICivics
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked with Harvard History Prof. Jane Kamensky and iCivics team to research and curate rigorous educational materials for teaching K-12 students about American history and civics.
- Created a comprehensive rubric for coding and evaluating sources.
Organizing Lead
Vot-ER
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed a ten-person organizing team that increased provider engagement by 250% in Wisconsin and 330% in Michigan before the 2020 general election.
- Built close relationships with partners on the ground and managed outreach to new partnering medical institutions.
- Developed messaging strategies to drive awareness of the intersection between voting and public health.
- Created a comprehensive onboarding program for new hires.
Leaders Director
Summer Urban Program
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Co-directed summer mentorship program for over 70 high school-aged camp counselors.
- Worked closely with teens to develop leadership goals and guide their progress throughout the summer through personalized one-on-ones and original workshops.
Intern
Santa Clara County Democratic Party
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Staffed county headquarters and local events.
- Expanded party organizing infrastructure and digital presence.
Perspectives Editor and Columnist
Verde Magazine
04.2017 - 05.2018
- Oversaw content and design, both print and digital, of the award-winning opinion and editorial section, editing articles and giving guidance to writers in developing their pieces.
Education
BA - History
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA05.2023
Skills
- Familiar with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, Microsoft Office suite, all major social media platforms
- Fluent in Spanish and Hebrew
- Journalism and radio broadcasting
- Marketing and advertising
Research Seminars and Projects
- "Starting Off Strong: Reworking American Parental Leave Policy to Improve Infants’ Cognitive Development Outcomes," 2018 capstone project for SLS 20: Psychological Science
- "Imagined Social Contact and Attitudes Toward Political Out-Groups," 2021 research project for Gov 1372: Political Psychology
- "From 'Happy Housewife' to 'Comfortable Concentration Camp': Domesticity and American Women’s Happiness from the 1940s to the 1980s," 2022 research project for Hist 12P: The History of Emotions
- "'My dear family once more in good health': Women, Domesticity, and Healthcare in Early America," 2022 capstone project for Hist 14X: Conquering Pandemics
- “'When humanity shall know the blessedness of dwelling together as equals': Gender Norms and Rhetorical Strategy in Pro-Suffrage Campaign Materials," 2023 capstone project for Hist 74N: U.S. History: Major Themes in the Twentieth Century
Volunteering and Community Service
- Harvard Sexual Health Awareness and Relationship Communication (SHARC) Educator (December 2019 - May 2020)
- Citizenship Tutor, Harvard Bridge Program (September 2018 - December 2019)
- Congresswoman Anna Eshoo’s Student Advisory Board (November 2017 - June 2018)
Awards
- First Place, Column - National Federation of Press Women High School Contest, 2018
- Third Place, Opinion - California Press Women High School Communications Contest, 2017
- Honorable Mention, News - Journalism Education Association of Northern California, 2017
Timeline
Marketing Manager
Cabot Café
04.2022 - 05.2023
Research Assistant Intern
ICivics
06.2021 - 08.2021
Organizing Lead
Vot-ER
08.2020 - 08.2021
Leaders Director
Summer Urban Program
03.2020 - 08.2020
Intern
Santa Clara County Democratic Party
06.2019 - 08.2019
Beat Reporter
The Harvard Crimson
09.2018 - 05.2023
Perspectives Editor and Columnist
Verde Magazine
04.2017 - 05.2018
BA - History
Harvard University
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