Sophia Gunter

Experience

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  The Keira Dreher Group

  Jan 2018 - May 2019

  Marketing Assistant

  - Streamlined financial processes, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of company expenses and revenue- Developed and executed targeted marketing strategies, resulting in increased property listings and client engagement- Spearheaded the digitization of company procedures, implementing an online system that improved operational efficiency significantly- Cultivated strong customer relationships, managing inquiries and feedback to maintain a high client satisfaction rate- Assisted in the coordination of open houses and property showings Show less

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  Texas Dallas West Mission

  Feb 2020 - Jul 2021

  Self-Funded Volunteer

  - Collaborated with an international team of experts to develop comprehensive online self-reliance curricula- Created an online English learning program tailored for Spanish speakers, designed for both group and individual study- Designed and implemented a local website (betterlifedallas.org) to improve accessibility of educational resources- Provided training in communication, problem-solving, and productivity skills for groups of 10-250 volunteer missionaries- Managed cross-cultural projects, demonstrating adaptability and interpersonal skills in diverse settings Show less

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  Laie Elementary School

  Oct 2021 - Aug 2022

  Behavior Specialist

  - Produced weekly reports on Interprofessional Education (IPE) goals for Special Education Program students- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes and services- Implemented and monitored individualized behavior intervention plans- Conducted behavioral assessments and provided guidance on classroom management strategies- Participated in IEP meetings, offering insights on students' progress and recommending interventions

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  ReEarth

  Apr 2022 - Jan 2023

  Project Manager

  - Managed logistics for ReEarth, a global sustainable agriculture initiative spanning from Mongolia to Kiribati- Oversaw supply chain operations to support farmers across diverse geographic regions- Coordinated the distribution of biotechnology solutions to increase crop production for partner farmers- Implemented efficient logistics strategies to overcome challenges in remote and varied agricultural environments- Collaborated with international teams to align logistics operations with sustainable farming practices Show less

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  Brigham Young University–Hawaii

  Sept 2022 - Sept 2023

  Research Assistant

  - Conducted in-depth research on the growth of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mongolia- Performed extensive editorial review and prose writing for articles and book chapters in preparation for publication- Co-authored and published a series of articles based on research findings- Analyzed historical and contemporary data to track religious growth trends in East Asian countries- Collaborated with senior researchers and authors to ensure accuracy and quality of published materials- Developed expertise in religious studies with a focus on East Asian cultural and societal contexts Show less

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  Religious Freedom and Human Dignity Initiative

  Aug 2023 - Jul 2024

  Student Fellow

  - Conducted in-depth analysis on challenges to freedom of religion or belief (FORB) in Oceania and the Asian Rim- Led FORB trainings and educational seminars at Brigham Young University-Hawaii- Developed comprehensive reports on religious freedom issues in the Asia-Pacific region- Collaborated with international scholars and organizations to advance FORB research- Presented findings at academic conferences and policy forums to promote awareness of FORB issues

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  Bellwether International

  Sept 2023 - Apr 2024

  Research Fellow

  - Led research on the potential impact of Bellwether International's projects in the Caucasus Region- Focused on analyzing vulnerable Armenian populations most affected by regional instability- Conducted in-depth studies on socio-economic factors influencing project outcomes in the target area- Compiled comprehensive reports to inform strategic decision-making for program implementation- Collaborated with international team members to align research findings with organizational objectives- Developed expertise in regional geopolitics and its implications on humanitarian initiatives Show less

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  509Fiber

  May 2024 - now

  Vice President of Growth

  - Lead strategic growth initiatives for a Washington-based Internet Service Provider- Drive market expansion and customer acquisition strategies- Spearhead product development efforts to meet evolving customer needs- Develop key partnerships to enhance service offerings and expand reach- Analyze market trends to inform strategic decision-making and optimize growth

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  The Stirling Foundation

  Nov 2024 - now

  Public Relations Manager

  - Develop and execute strategic communication plans to elevate public awareness and advocacy on issues related to religious freedom, supporting the foundation’s mission to promote human rights and social justice globally.- Cultivate strong relationships with government entities and key stakeholders, working to build rapport and advocate for policies that support religious freedom and humanitarian efforts.- Manage media outreach and engagement across various platforms to increase visibility for the foundation’s initiatives on education, family history preservation, and job placement programs, fostering public support and engagement. Show less