Samuel Rabichow

Experience

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  University of Southern California

  Feb 2013 - May 2015

  Student Supervisor

  • Employed customer service when interacting with residents on a daily basis.• Oversaw other student workers and assisted them with any questions pertinent to the workplace and daily functions.• Maintained keys and key logs for every room in the International Residential College dormitory.• Gave input and feedback to the CSR manager when requested, particularly in regards to the efficiency of university-wide updates to the CSC (customer service center) protocols.

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  Freelance

  Aug 2013 - May 2016

  Undergraduate Writing Editor

  • Proofread and edited undergraduate papers at the University of Southern California and within the UC school system with resultant high marks. • Provided direction for internship application cover letters leading to successful placements at GOOD Music Studio and DIRECTV.

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  Brookside Apparel

  Oct 2014 - May 2015

  Chief Editor & Talent Liaison

  • Responsible for all online product descriptions, mission statements, and artist spotlights, ie copywriting.• Identified up-and-coming visual and performing artists in the community for potential brand partnerships.

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  REWTS Tea Bar

  Feb 2015 - Jul 2016

  Assistant Manager

  • Handled day-to-day operation of the store on any given shift – including all product preparation, customer service, and money transactions.• Utilized disciplined time management to ensure excellent customer service. • Brainstormed new weekly promotions and found appropriate university organizations to partner with for the expansion and proliferation of the REWTS brand.

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  JustRAW5

  May 2015 - Jun 2017

  Photographer & Videographer Manager

  • Organized and drafted an O-1 Visa application, reserved for "individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement", to successful completion and subsequent approval for my client. • Searched out and secured business opportunities in the form of individual photoshoots, event/wedding photography, and a contracted position with a PsychoFilms, a notable film production company.

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  Menace Managed

  Aug 2016 - now

  Artist Management

  • Own and operate a management company, with a focus on producer management.• Provide brand direction and guidance in regards to social media and merchandise.• Draft release-write ups and biographies for blog submissions, streaming services, artist websites.• Negotiate the sale of beats and instrumentals via exclusive and non-exclusive leases.• Handle the registration of all trademarks, copyrights, and intellectual property. • Identify and contact potential artist collaborations, placements, and features. Show less

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  The Service Companies

  Nov 2016 - Dec 2018

  Server & Barback

  • Worked in a varied and diverse array of professional catering venues, on and around the USC campus, including the Radisson Hotel, McKay’s Bar & Lounge, and Town & Gown. • Kept bar fully stocked, maintained backups of beverages, condiments, ice, and dry goods, assisted in passing orders to bartenders and bussed all glass and dishware.• Setup and flipped arrangements of banquet halls, from tables to place settings, for large scale and prestigious university events. • Employed Russian and French service styles, as well as chafer based catering, and attended to diners needs accordingly. Show less

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  Sound Sanctuary LA

  Oct 2017 - Aug 2021

  Audio Engineer/Producer

  • Conducted audio pre & post-production, handling all recordings using industry standard ProTools.• Organized the studio and sound equipment, resetting the space in between sessions as needed to ensure smooth workflow. • Actively directed sessions for a range of recording artists, with a primary focus on Hip Hop.• Provided mixing and mastering services as requested.

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  Latitude 45 Catering

  May 2018 - Jan 2019

  Food Expeditor

  • Traveled around the country, to provide a top-level experience in production catering for major music festivals, such as EDC, Electric Forest, Outside Lands, and Life is Beautiful.• Overhauled and streamlined the prior expo system, instituting my own organizational method to reduce the amount of excess food waste generated company-wide. • Acted as the nexus point between front of house and back of house operations, ensuring effective communication and coordination between the servers and kitchen at all times.• Active quality control, placing final garnishes on dishes for presentation, and maintaining appropriate temperature levels in all hot boxes. Show less

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  University of Southern California

  Feb 2019 - Dec 2020

  Banquet Server

  • Setup and struck entire ballroom layouts, to cater to specific events, multiple times a day, as part of an organized banquet team.• Analyzed “Banquet Event Orders” and readily adapted to last minute changes, prioritizing client needs.• Utilized excellent customer service to attend to VIP personnel and high-level donors at the University of Southern California, including the Board of Trustees and President Folt.

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  Freelance

  May 2020 - May 2022

  Doctoral Program Editor

  • Assist in proofreading and editing weekly assignments and essay responses, and assess formatting and structural flow for rhetorical effectiveness.• Give support and feedback in the development of a cohesive professional voice tailored to specific PhD students.• Provide advice on brainstorming and organizing term paper theses to ensure alignment with course material and objectives.

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  Strategizing Innovative Returns

  Oct 2022 - now

  Grant Writer & Project Manager

  *Conduct thorough research to identify potential grant opportunities aligned with organizational goals and priorities.*Collaborate with program managers and stakeholders to gather necessary information and develop compelling grant narratives.*Advise program staff and leadership in project design, including developing measurable goals and objectives.*Implement effective grant tracking systems to monitor deadlines, submissions, and outcomes.*Successfully compose and submit grant proposals, resulting in over $1,000,000 in funding secured on an annual basis, from a combination of foundational grantors and government initiatives. Show less