Sophie Fouladi Resume
WORK AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
ADVANCED GEOLOCATION SOLUTIONS LLC - STERLING, VIRGINIA
PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHER AND MEDIA/MARKETING MANAGER | JUNE 2014-PRESENT
? Oversee content published on company website, including designing advertisement and media campaigns for the web
? Facilitate general advertising and marketing with an emphasis in product photography and distribution
? Oversaw company affairs as an office assistant
ALPHA DELTA PI (ALPHA CHI CHAPTER) – LOS ANGELES, CA
MERCHANDISE SPECIALIST | NOV 2020-PRESENT
? Create custom merchandise to promote sisterhood and strengthen the Alpha Delta Pi brand at UCLA
? Work to maintain contact with and establish new connections with apparel vendors
? Connect the marketing team to the greater chapter by providing merchandise that is inclusive and reflective of all the members of Alpha Delta Pi at UCLA
MADEIRA DANCE SELECT - MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
CHOREOGRAPHER | SEPT 2017-PRESENT
? Create and teach original choreography pieces performed at various showcases
? Instruct students in multiple techniques such as modern, contemporary, jazz, and hip hop
? Aid the team in developing remote performance outlets in light of COVID-19
UNIVERSITY TEES – LOS ANGELES, CA
CAMPUS MANAGER | AUG 2020-MAR 2021
? Facilitate custom merchandise designing and ordering between customer and brand
? Represent and market University Tees to the UCLA community, targeting student organizations
? Reach out and work with clients one on one to strengthen personal connections and networks for the University Tees brand
INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO (NPR) - WASHINGTON, DC
ARTS DESK INTERN | JAN-FEB 2019
? Assisted reporters with research for projects
? Planned and created storyboards with producers for upcoming shows
? Produced and mastered audio for airing
? Managed specific projects for Arts Desk reporters, such as organizing the bookshelves for NPR book reports and collecting clips for reporters
THE OFFICE OF SENATOR TIM KAINE - WASHINGTON, DC
CONGRESSIONAL INTERN | MAY – JUN 2018
? Represented the Congressman’s Office to constituents by guiding tours of the Capitol, logging voicemails, and organizing and distributing mail
? Actively assisted the legislative staff using programs like VOICE to catalog constituent correspondence
? Responded to constituent gifts and mail personally on behalf of the Senator
? Created a Capstone video presentation exploring congressional solutions on how to improve U.S. arts education
OMID FOUNDATION - WASHINGTON, DC AND TEHRAN, IRAN
AMBASSADOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER | OCT 2016-PRESENT
? Organize and choreograph dance pieces for galas
? Volunteer to collect donations at fundraisers
? Outreach liaison between Omid and broader DC area youth
GREAT FALLS CLASSICAL BALLET – GREAT FALLS, VA
TEACHING ASSISTANT AND COMPANY MEMBER| SEPT 2015-SEPT 2019
? Led and assisted rehearsals for bi-annual full length ballet productions
? Taught beginning and intermediate ballet technique classes to children ages 3-6 and ages 8-12
? Assisted headmistress with advertising and marketing obligations of the studio
EDUCATION
THE MADEIRA SCHOOL - MCLEAN, VA
? Graduated June of 2019
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES – LOS ANGELES, CA
? Expected to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Dance in Spring 2023
RELEVANT SKILLS
? Proficient in Microsoft Office software
? Versed in digital media editing software such as Photoshop, FinalCut Pro, Premier Pro, and iMovie
? Versed photography and cinematography ability (pertaining to specifically product advertising and creative media)
? Fluent verbal skills in Farsi, as well as intermediate verbal skills in French and Japanese
WORK AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
ADVANCED GEOLOCATION SOLUTIONS LLC - STERLING, VIRGINIA
PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHER AND MEDIA/MARKETING MANAGER | JUNE 2014-PRESENT
? Oversee content published on company website, including designing advertisement and media campaigns for the web
? Facilitate general advertising and marketing with an emphasis in product photography and distribution
? Oversaw company affairs as an office assistant
ALPHA DELTA PI (ALPHA CHI CHAPTER) – LOS ANGELES, CA
MERCHANDISE SPECIALIST | NOV 2020-PRESENT
? Create custom merchandise to promote sisterhood and strengthen the Alpha Delta Pi brand at UCLA
? Work to maintain contact with and establish new connections with apparel vendors
? Connect the marketing team to the greater chapter by providing merchandise that is inclusive and reflective of all the members of Alpha Delta Pi at UCLA
MADEIRA DANCE SELECT - MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
CHOREOGRAPHER | SEPT 2017-PRESENT
? Create and teach original choreography pieces performed at various showcases
? Instruct students in multiple techniques such as modern, contemporary, jazz, and hip hop
? Aid the team in developing remote performance outlets in light of COVID-19
UNIVERSITY TEES – LOS ANGELES, CA
CAMPUS MANAGER | AUG 2020-MAR 2021
? Facilitate custom merchandise designing and ordering between customer and brand
? Represent and market University Tees to the UCLA community, targeting student organizations
? Reach out and work with clients one on one to strengthen personal connections and networks for the University Tees brand
INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO (NPR) - WASHINGTON, DC
ARTS DESK INTERN | JAN-FEB 2019
? Assisted reporters with research for projects
? Planned and created storyboards with producers for upcoming shows
? Produced and mastered audio for airing
? Managed specific projects for Arts Desk reporters, such as organizing the bookshelves for NPR book reports and collecting clips for reporters
THE OFFICE OF SENATOR TIM KAINE - WASHINGTON, DC
CONGRESSIONAL INTERN | MAY – JUN 2018
? Represented the Congressman’s Office to constituents by guiding tours of the Capitol, logging voicemails, and organizing and distributing mail
? Actively assisted the legislative staff using programs like VOICE to catalog constituent correspondence
? Responded to constituent gifts and mail personally on behalf of the Senator
? Created a Capstone video presentation exploring congressional solutions on how to improve U.S. arts education
OMID FOUNDATION - WASHINGTON, DC AND TEHRAN, IRAN
AMBASSADOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER | OCT 2016-PRESENT
? Organize and choreograph dance pieces for galas
? Volunteer to collect donations at fundraisers
? Outreach liaison between Omid and broader DC area youth
GREAT FALLS CLASSICAL BALLET – GREAT FALLS, VA
TEACHING ASSISTANT AND COMPANY MEMBER| SEPT 2015-SEPT 2019
? Led and assisted rehearsals for bi-annual full length ballet productions
? Taught beginning and intermediate ballet technique classes to children ages 3-6 and ages 8-12
? Assisted headmistress with advertising and marketing obligations of the studio
EDUCATION
THE MADEIRA SCHOOL - MCLEAN, VA
? Graduated June of 2019
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES – LOS ANGELES, CA
? Expected to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Dance in Spring 2023
RELEVANT SKILLS
? Proficient in Microsoft Office software
? Versed in digital media editing software such as Photoshop, FinalCut Pro, Premier Pro, and iMovie
? Versed photography and cinematography ability (pertaining to specifically product advertising and creative media)
? Fluent verbal skills in Farsi, as well as intermediate verbal skills in French and Japanese