Sarah Gruen
Senior Director at West Wing Writers- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Hebrew Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Experience
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West Wing Writers
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United States
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Director
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Director
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Jan 2021 - Jan 2023
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Associate
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May 2018 - Dec 2020
Crafted speeches, op-eds, academic articles, and other strategic communications for a diverse range of public and private sector clients
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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Litigation Paralegal
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Jun 2017 - Apr 2018
• Manage, analyze, and organize sensitive data and client communication for a variety of case teams • Research cases for daily news updates • Contribute to multiple pro bono impact litigation efforts • Manage, analyze, and organize sensitive data and client communication for a variety of case teams • Research cases for daily news updates • Contribute to multiple pro bono impact litigation efforts
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Shir Appeal
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United States
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Musicians
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Business Manager, Publicity Manager, and Tour Planner
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Sep 2013 - May 2017
As Business Manager • Managed budget • Wrote and negotiated all contracts; responded to all business inquiries; developed and maintained client relationships As Tour Planner • Negotiated contracts for paid performances, housing, and transportation for student a cappella group's winter tour in Florida As Publicity Manager • Managed social media pages (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) • Created posters and graphics for shows • Coordinated ticketing and attendance for major performances • Led photography initiatives for promotional events Show less
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President
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Sep 2013 - May 2017
• Oversaw production of monthly sketch show for Tufts University • Booked performance spaces; handled group budget, travel, and schedule • Wrote, edited, acted in, and directed comedy sketches • Increased on-campus presence through social media, promotional graphics and fliers for monthly shows • Oversaw production of monthly sketch show for Tufts University • Booked performance spaces; handled group budget, travel, and schedule • Wrote, edited, acted in, and directed comedy sketches • Increased on-campus presence through social media, promotional graphics and fliers for monthly shows
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Community Building Fellow
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May 2016 - Sep 2016
• Engaged Tufts students and created creative programming for Tufts Hillel • Engaged Tufts students and created creative programming for Tufts Hillel
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New Sector Alliance
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Fellow
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
New Sector Alliance is a competitive non-profit management consulting and professional development program that includes leadership and skill-based workshops and training in addition to full-time fieldwork at a local non-profit in the greater Boston area. New Sector Alliance is a competitive non-profit management consulting and professional development program that includes leadership and skill-based workshops and training in addition to full-time fieldwork at a local non-profit in the greater Boston area.
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Boston Public Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Web Design and Communications Fellow
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
• Worked with the Boston Public Schools Data Inquiry Team, where I created an online learning platform for teachers involved in inquiry cycles, a form of creative problem solving in schools. • Worked with the Boston Public Schools Data Inquiry Team, where I created an online learning platform for teachers involved in inquiry cycles, a form of creative problem solving in schools.
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Intern
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
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The New Agenda
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United Kingdom
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Renewables & Environment
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Intern
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Apr 2015 - Aug 2015
• Managed social media pages • Wrote numerous blog posts pre-and post major events, including National Girlfriend's Networking Day, an event with over 5,000 participants • Advised and assisted in publicity and operations of major events • Managed social media pages • Wrote numerous blog posts pre-and post major events, including National Girlfriend's Networking Day, an event with over 5,000 participants • Advised and assisted in publicity and operations of major events
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Tufts Hillel
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Jewish Women at Tufts Chair
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Apr 2014 - May 2015
• Planned and led religious, educational, and social activist events relating to women and Jewish female figures • Planned and led religious, educational, and social activist events relating to women and Jewish female figures
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The Jerusalem Post
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Israel
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
• Wrote and edited articles and feature pieces • Conducted and compiled research on topics • Photographed events and scenes for feature pieces • Live-reported and social media reported (live-Tweeted, etc.) events • Wrote and edited articles and feature pieces • Conducted and compiled research on topics • Photographed events and scenes for feature pieces • Live-reported and social media reported (live-Tweeted, etc.) events
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Camp Emerson
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Camp Counselor, Theater Specialist, and Special Events Coordinator
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Jun 2012 - Aug 2013
• Organized and led creative events (Color War, theme days, etc.) • Blogged daily for parents of campers • Taught in the camp theater • Led 10 year olds as bunk counselor • Organized and led creative events (Color War, theme days, etc.) • Blogged daily for parents of campers • Taught in the camp theater • Led 10 year olds as bunk counselor
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Education
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Tufts University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Magna Cum Laude, English and Political Science -
Weston High School
High School