Experience

Associated Students of the University of California

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Advocacy and Organizing Associate - Office of the ASUC MEMSSA Student Coalition

  • Oct 2023 - Present

  Berkeley, California, United States

• Chief of Staff - Office of the Transfer Student Representative

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Berkeley, California, United States - Advise the Transfer Student Representative and oversee operations among executives and associates. - Serve as a liaison to the Legislation and Research Department's priorities.



Iranian Students' Cultural Organization

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Outreach Committee Chair

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  Berkeley, California, United States



Business Club

• United States
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Operations and Collegiate Executive - UC Berkeley Business Club Chapter

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Berkeley, California, United States



Burbank Armenian Association

• Executive Board Member

  • Sep 2022 - Present

• Chair of Youth and Culture Committee

  • May 2023 - Present

  Burbank, California, United States



California Democratic Party

• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Party Delegate

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  California Democratic Party Delegate for Assembly District 44



Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ANCA-WR Youth Committee Chairman and Founder

  • Aug 2022 - Present

• Summer 2022 Intern

  • Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Glendale, California, United States - Called offices of elected officials for support on pro-Armenian policy legislation; - Conducted research on Azerbaijani anti-sentiment towards the Armenian community; - Spearheaded the development and presentation of my Youth Committee; - Typed press releases on events published for the ANCA-WR website; - Met with ANCA-WR officials and CA elected officials through online lectures; - Spoke in front of Glendale City Council in support of a Sister City Resolution with Martuni… Show more - Called offices of elected officials for support on pro-Armenian policy legislation; - Conducted research on Azerbaijani anti-sentiment towards the Armenian community; - Spearheaded the development and presentation of my Youth Committee; - Typed press releases on events published for the ANCA-WR website; - Met with ANCA-WR officials and CA elected officials through online lectures; - Spoke in front of Glendale City Council in support of a Sister City Resolution with Martuni, Artsakh.



University of California Student Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Delegate - UCSA Student Organizing Summit

  • Aug 2023 - Aug 2023

  Pomona, California, United States - Represented the UC Berkeley Delegation and ASUC Transfer Student Representative office. - Provided strategy on the development of a sustainable public transit project titled "Move UC". - Networked with student government officials and peers across all UC campuses.



Pasadena City College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Social Science Tutor

  • Aug 2022 - Aug 2023

  Pasadena, California, United States - Instruct students with history and political science coursework - Review class notes and exercise various approaches to problems - Manage social media posts and graphics

• Campaign Manager - Alden Do for ASPCC Vice President of Campus Activities

  • Apr 2023 - May 2023

  Pasadena, California, United States

• President - PCC Armenian Students Association (ASA)

  • May 2022 - May 2023

  Pasadena, California, United States - Managed logistical operations as Chair of weekly executive board sessions. - Oversaw project plans for large-scale community events including the SoCal ASA Regional Summit and on-campus Armenian Genocide Vigil. - Advocated to PCC Board of Trustees for passage of a Resolution in recognition of the Armenian Genocide, in partnership with the ANCA Pasadena Chapter.

• Director of External Relations

  • May 2021 - May 2022

  Pasadena, California, United States - Coordinated public outreach with regional ASA chapters to activate partnerships. - Directed advertisements and social media content for Armenian Heritage Month events. - Re-established PCC's presence in the All-ASA network with community college ASA chapters.



All-ASA

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Public Relations

  • Aug 2022 - Mar 2023

  - Developed media graphics for public outreach and promoting organization events. - Connected the organization with city officials, non-profit groups, and projects including the Armenian-American Museum.

• Director of Information Technology

  • Mar 2022 - Aug 2022

  - Oversaw website operations handling content updates, security, and overall design. - Provided strategic direction for enhanced performance and presence among chapters.

• 2022 Quiz Bowl Committee Member

  • Feb 2022 - May 2022

  - Designed event structure in accordance to game rules and curated an engaging question bank. - Coordinated media advertisement to ASA chapters for team participation.



Nikki Pérez for Burbank City Council

• Campaign Intern

  • Sep 2022 - Nov 2022

  Burbank, California, United States - Phone banking Burbank citizens to vote for City Council Candidate Nikki Pérez - Canvasing to neighbors and informing them about Nikki’s platform - Media advertisement through graphics and video editing.



Boys & Girls Clubs of America

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Youth Development Professional

  • May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Burbank, California, United States - Supervised BGC members as young as 5-11 years old; - Conducted recreational activities with members at multiple campuses; - Organized supplies and transported heavy boxes in preparation for the Summer program; - Represented the Burbank BGC with a booth at a local back-to-school fair.



Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA)

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Participant

  • Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

  Washington, D.C. - Visited the ANCA headquarters in Washington, D.C. to learn about the inner workings and organizational priorities to lobbying effective legislation. - Networked with fellow student-participants from across the nation to connect on advocacy plans, share grassroots experiences, and build fellowship.



City of Los Angeles

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• CD2 Communications Department Intern

  • Oct 2021 - May 2022

  - Designed graphics for social media and edited short videos for co-sponsored laws; - Gathered information and handled outreach with press companies; - Attended press hearings and gathered video content of the Council Member; - Practiced writing mock press releases and talking points; - Studied the City District office operations and discussed local issues with staff in lectures.



The RP Group

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Panelist - The RP Group Research Conference 2022

  • Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

  Orange County, California, United States - Participated as a student panelist for a doctoral research project focused on intersecting diversity among the student body with ancestry data on CCCApply. - Provided personal insights on ethnic-identity, community upbringing, and cultural history to elevate understanding about the Armenian heritage. - Facilitated group dialogues on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts with several subject-matter experts from various community colleges statewide.



UC Irvine

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Moderator - Honors Transfer Council of California Spring 2022 Research Conference

  • Mar 2022 - Mar 2022

  Irvine, California, United States



City of Burbank

• United States
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Chair - Burbank Youth Board

  • Oct 2020 - Jun 2021

  Burbank, California, United States - Presided over monthly sessions with student representatives of the Burbank Unified School District. - Organized community service projects and provided input for various city plans. - Partnered with liaisons from city commissions to report and research on sustainability and public safety.



Burbank Student Alliance

• Co-Founder and Vice President

  • Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

  Burbank, California, United States

• Artsakh Cultural Defense Division - Chair and Founder

  • Nov 2020 - May 2021



City of Burbank

• United States
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Youth Leadership Program - Student Participant

  • Sep 2019 - Mar 2020