Sophia Har

Experience

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  Wheaton College, Office of Christian Outreach

  Sept 2009 - May 2013

  • Led a team of students in vision casting and in developing partnerships with other campus groups to cultivate engagement with urban issues• Recruited, interviewed and trained 10 student participants for summer immersion programs in U.S. cities and abroad. • Directed 20 volunteers in planning a poverty simulation and coordinated communications to ensure that the event ran smoothly. The event exceeded our target number of attendees and moved several students to participate in our summer immersion programs. Show less

  • Chair of Global Urban Perspectives

    May 2012 - May 2013

  • Office Assistant

    May 2011 - May 2013

  • Staff Writer & Copy Editor

    Sept 2009 - May 2013
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  Christ's Body Ministries

  Jun 2010 - Jul 2010

  Day Shelter Intern

  • Encouraged and developed friendships with members of homeless community at a local shelter• Organized donated clothes and shoes in clothing closet according to color and style to facilitate browsing and to increase aesthetic appeal• Served breakfast and lunch to an average of 60 individuals per meal and performed numerous kitchen duties as needed• Compiled a Microsoft Excel database of nearby public housing services as a resource for shelter guests

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  Private Homes

  Jun 2011 - Dec 2011

  Piano Instructor

  • Provided weekly private piano lessons to young students, teaching them to read, play and memorize music, to identify notes aurally, to develop a strong sense of rhythm and to maintain proper posture while playing piano, all done under the overarching goal of helping them cultivate a love for music• Developed creative tools and methods for instructing students in effective and engaging ways

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  World Relief DuPage

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  AOR Program Intern

  • Provided consultation at office appointments to Iranian immigrant families seeking resettlement for their relatives in Iran through the Affidavit of Relationship (AOR) Refugee Program• Managed multiple applications for resettlement simultaneously and monitored their progress via email correspondence with other resettlement agencies• Created and gave a presentation at an informational meeting regarding the resettlement process for religious minorities in Iran (link to presentation below)• Secured and arranged food and monetary donations for the World Refugee Day community picnic • Produced new training manuals, presentations, and reports to equip future interns• Raised awareness of issues surrounding immigrant and refugee communities by hosting a documentary film screening and engaging in political advocacy Show less

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  Sojourners

  Sept 2013 - Aug 2014

  Advertising Assistant

  • Spearheaded a successful promotional giveaway for World Fair Trade Day, forming marketing and social media plans, creating ad copy, acquiring new advertisers, and conducting follow-up and data analysis for project evaluation• Strengthened relationships with new and existing advertisers to help them reach their advertising goals• Represented Sojourners at multiple conferences and establish personal networks with different organizations• Effectively managed print and digital ad copy, monitored ad campaigns, analyzed reports, and negotiated sales as needed Show less

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  InterAction

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2014

  InterAction Forum Volunteer

  • Provided hospitality to conference guests and speakers at a convention of leaders in international development • Took initiative to meet needs beyond assigned responsibilities and remained available to serve off-duty• Deepened knowledge of international development by attending educational workshops and connecting with guests

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  Jubilee USA Network

  Aug 2014 - Jul 2015

  Communications Director

  • Effectively communicated key organizational news via social media, blog posts, and e-newsletters• Earned hundreds of media mentions for the organization through timely correspondence with online, print, and public broadcasting media outlets• Designed, edited and produced print and digital communications materials, e.g. year-end report, greeting cards and event invitations (see attached examples)• Ensured efficient processing of donations, maintenance of donor records and regular donor correspondence• Coordinated Jubilee's internship program and recruitment, supervised 3 interns each term, and collaborated with staff to provide a rewarding experience for all interns• Managed logistics and catering for annual Network Council event, semiannual board meetings, and hill briefings• Organized materials and scheduled staff rotations for conference exhibitions• Completed managerial and general administrative tasks and delegated to appropriate position Show less

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  Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

  Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

  Young Adult Volunteer

  • Supported the community development projects of the North Coast Presbytery in various low-income neighborhoods, with a specific emphasis on the elderly and children• Prepared weekly English lessons to teach students with varying levels of language proficiency at an educational program called Semillas de Paz (Seeds of Peace)• Built rapport with farming families who have been displaced as a result of Colombia's internal armed conflict and trade policies and raise awareness of their experiences through blog posts, video blogs and social media• Assisted with document and email translations from Spanish to English and vice versa• Provided hospitality for local and international visitors to the Presbytery office and fulfill administrative functions as they arise Show less

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  ActionAid USA

  Aug 2016 - Jul 2021

  • Oversaw ActionAid USA's external communications, working closely with the Development and Policy & Campaigns teams to position the organization as a progressive voice within the international development sector.• Developed and implemented a new communications strategy in consultation with an external consultant and colleagues.• Project-managed the production of audiovisual, digital and print content for targeted audiences, ensuring all copy and creatives were consistent with the organization’s brand guidelines.• Provided supervision and mentorship to the Digital Communications Officer and communications interns.• Hired and collaborated with contractors on projects including video production, media outreach, website refinements and digital marketing.• Identified and directed content gathering opportunities both within and outside the U.S., interviewing community members, local experts, and ActionAid colleagues and partners in order to demonstrate the impact of ActionAid’s work.• Facilitated internal processes to develop and hone topline messaging relevant to current issues or events. Show less • Amplified AAUSA's work to end poverty and injustice by managing and growing its digital channels.• Provided current and potential supporters with easy access to our campaigns and core issues through our website and social media platforms.• Took initiative to create and manage AAUSA's Instagram account in order to reach younger audiences.• Ensured the success of policy and individual giving campaigns by setting up online petitions, sending member emails, and posting on the organization's social media platforms. Show less

  • Communications Manager

    Jun 2018 - Jul 2021

  • Digital Communications Officer

    Aug 2016 - Jun 2018
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  Color Of Change

  Jul 2021 - May 2023

  • Design and implement digital ads strategies across C3, C4, and PAC contexts, including issue-based campaigns and helping elect progressive candidates.• Brainstorm ad creative with graphic designers and provide feedback on comps.• Write compelling copy for SMS broadcasts, digital ads, and supporter emails to mobilize Color Of Change members to take action on issues impacting Black people in the U.S.• Track engagement analytics, report on key metrics, and provide recommendations to digital campaigners and community organizers on what messages and tactics are working and how they can be improved.• Acquire new members by targeting digital ads to audiences likely to sign our petitions or otherwise engage with our content on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Google Display, Google Search, GroundTruth, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Show less

  • Senior Digital Manager [org-wide layoffs experienced]

    Oct 2022 - May 2023

  • Digital Manager

    Jul 2021 - Oct 2022
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  The 8th Amendment Project

  Jul 2023 - now

  Digital Director