Sara Duran-Fernandez


About Me

I am a first-generation college graduate. I hope to enter the Public Relations industry and create access to programming that will guide those like me.

Location

Phoenix, AZ
San Diego, CA
Education
    University of California-Los Angeles
    August 2014 - June 2018
    degree
    Bachelor's
    major
    English Literature
    minor
    History
    coursework
    Writing for Public Relations
    Economics
    San Diego High School
Work Experience
    University of Washington
    program coordinator
    Seattle, WA, United States of America
    September 2018 - February 2019
    company
    University of Washington
    title
    program coordinator
    overview
    • Coordinated the 2019 Alene Moris National Education for Women’s Leadership Institute, including objectives and goals, project timelines, and day-of materials • Composed a variety of documents including office memos and grant proposals for the Institute and Center • Created and executed a recruitment and outreach plan, including copy and design of promotional materials which reach directly more than 1,000 individuals in 27 institutions through e-mail and social media campaigns • Collected, managed, and tracked engagement and development data for more than 400 alumnae • Assisted applicants, alumnae, volunteers, and community members with NEW Lead Institute specific inquiries and concerns as well as performed reception duties for the Center • Prepared agendas and minutes for series of planning committee meetings for the Institute and Center staff
    UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES
    LEAD PROGRAM ASSISTANT
    Los Angeles, CA, United States of America
    October 2015 - June 2018
    CAPPS UCLA
    Data Entry
    December 2015 - February 2016
    Bilingual Kids Summer Camp
    Camp Counselor
    June 2015 - August 2015
    Dykstra Hall
    Community Representative
    October 2014 - June 2015
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Fun Fact

I have been dancing since I was 7 and I love quesadillas.

Skills
Languages
Spanish
Leadership
    Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity, Inc.
    Vice President of Ritual and Fraternity Appreciation
    January 2017 - January 2018
    Money Think
    Financial Literacy Mentor
    January 2015 - December 2015
    Move In Assistant
    Geek Week Advertising
    Bruin Overnight Experience Host
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Hobbies
Dancing
Hiking