Yara Khamis

Experience

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  Carmel Bakery

  Aug 2015 - Sept 2017

  Barista

  • Serve customers, ring them up on register, and make drinks• Responsible for balancing out register at end of the day

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  Associated Students of UC Santa Barbara

  Jul 2017 - May 2019

  • Ran in the Spring 2018 Campus-wide Elections and was elected as 1 of 24 senators.• Write bills and resolutions in the interests of UCSB students for the purpose of bettering academic opportunities, programs, and facilities on campus• Attend the Senate meeting each week (4-5 hours) • Serve as the Senate liaison to AS Community Affairs Board, AS Isla Vista Community Relations Committee and Human Rights Board • Contact local organizations and coordinate their participation in IVCRC hosted events• Survey and assess the effectiveness of publicity initiatives on behalf of both IVCRC and organizations we have funded• Facilitate tabling prior to any IVCRC events in order to promote the event• Fund community engagement events to benefit the betterment of the Isla Vista Community

  • Off-Campus Senator

    Apr 2018 - May 2019

  • Publicity Coordinator at Isla Vista Community Relations Committee (IVCRC)

    Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
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  California Democratic Party

  Aug 2017 - Nov 2017

  Campaign Intern

  • Canvassed for Cathy Murillo in the 2017 mayoral race in Santa Barbara County• Responsible for clocking 6 hours of service per week via phone banking or canvassing door to door• Contributed to the campaigns success and the candidate winning the race

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  Hallands Nation

  Sept 2018 - Dec 2018

  Brunch Foreman

  • Responsible for all in-house procedures involving food purchasing and budgeting upwards of $1000• Formulates diet-specific menus for 100+ people while adhering to Sweden’s strict waste laws• Hired and managed team of 5-6 kitchen staff in the preparation of the menu and upkeep of the kitchen• Served meals in timely and aesthetic manner for traditional Swedish Sittnings

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  UCSB Economic Forecast Project

  Jan 2019 - Oct 2019

  Executive Assistant

  • Work directly under the Business Director of the esteemed Economic Forecast Project at UCSB• Locate and analyze data on local businesses within Santa Barbara County• Utilize G-Suite to keep administrative tasks organized• Maintain relationships and communication channels with sponsors of the EFP• Finalize event planning tasks like permits and guest lists• Ensure donor satisfaction with end of term publication• Edit and maintain website using C++

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  KCSB-FM in Santa Barbara

  Feb 2019 - Jun 2019

  Co Host

  • Broadcasted the Global Golden Capital on KJUC-AM• Researched current events and curated playlists abiding by stations non-commercial guidelines• Responsible for scriptwriting, on-air content and production of show• Completed legal, content and control room training • Took and passed Operator Competency Exam

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  Santamaria Law Firm, P.C.

  Jun 2019 - Oct 2019

  Legal Intern

  • Research immigration laws and regulations in order to follow any change in policies to report to attorney• Prepare immigration petitions and applications for clients in a time sensitive and confidential manner• Draft and review letters of support, declarations, and business plans• Participate in marketing and community outreach projects

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  Associated Students of UC Santa Barbara

  Jul 2019 - Jun 2020

  Conduct Case Worker at the Office of the Student Advocate General

  • Collaborate with the Student Advocate General on casework pertaining to conduct casework• Provide counsel to students who seek guidance through the legal system of the University• Maintain an overarching knowledge of Student Conduct policies, rules and regulations • Trained in academic and financial policies, grievances processes and local criminal law• Analyze and track casework to derive policy changes a pertaining to the University

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  UC Santa Barbara

  Oct 2019 - Jun 2020

  Undergraduate Student Assistant at the Blum Center for Poverty, Inequality and Democracy

  • Led the podcast team to write, produce and edit Blum Center podcast on tight deadlines• Plan highly attended pop-up discussions on current events relating to the centers mission• Attended local and online events and successfully synthesized the information into digestible infographics for those who were unable to attend• Pilot an undergraduate fellowship program to fit the professional and academic goals of students • Gained professional experience working on a team with similar goals to produce positive outputs Show less

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  EBay

  Oct 2020 - Oct 2023

  Advocacy and Government Relations Specialist

  Working alongside eBay Government Relations strengthening seller relations via grass roots advocacy.

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  State Farm

  Jan 2024 - now

  Government Affairs Coordinator