Sarah Agopian-Khalifé Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

New York, New York, United States

Served as the lead strategist for the Forward for Good Accelerator, a multi-year accelerator in partnership with client Citizen Verizon, aimed at driving meaningful social change through leading-edge technologies. Each cohort of the accelerator focuses on a specific area of social impact with the mission “to leave the world better than we found it”.– The Forward for Good Accelerator offers distinct 16-week virtual programs putting 7 startups (cohorts) on an accelerated growth trajectory, supported by a host of industry experts, community leaders, and partners. – Oversees the conceptualization and execution of program topic, structure, and curriculum; supports research and recruitment of industry speakers/presenters, and targeting of participants - all through a lens of “building with and not for”.

New York, United States

Remotely managed a Program Strategist and spearheaded the strategy and execution of Mission New Normal: Bar Project 2021, a nine-week program giving 70 Florida International University (FIU) an opportunity to tackle real industry challenges under the guidance of seasoned leaders in the hospitality space.– Worked closely with partner client (FIU/Bacardi Center of Excellence) throughout the program to ensure its success. Secured 26 industry experts to help with program delivery, and served as their primary point of contact.– Led the execution of a kick-off virtual event, eight pre-recorded virtual workshops, a mini- challenge, and a week-long Innovation Challenge where student teams pitched their innovative bar concepts to a panel of industry judges.

Greater New York City Area

Assumed Program Strategist position when, due to Covid-19’s impact, Alley x Verizon 5G Labs shifted their targeted engagement efforts digitally. – Served as part of the founding team of the Verizon 5G Labs Virtual Event Series.– Led the strategy and execution of all facets of this event series; collaborated in securing 100+ expert speakers; and oversaw the delivery of 46 virtual events roundtables, including producing one event in virtual reality.

New York, United States

Over the course of several months, Sarah managed the Verizon 5G Labs account, ensuring all client objectives were met & exceeded.

Greater New York City Area

– Spearheaded the creation of “Faces of CP”, a website dedicated to featuring the faces and stories of people with cerebral palsy to help break the stigma around those with CP. Designed, built, and managed the website and content.– Designed & built step4cp.org, a sales tool used by the STEPtember Corporate Partnerships Team – With the Director of Communications, strategized, wrote, and managed all CPARF & STEPtember communications– Served as Creative Director for all CPARF & STEPtember marketing, fundraising, and advertising materials– Managed and coordinated the work of a graphic designer for the website, social media, and all promotional products.– Oversaw all CPARF & STEPtember social media & digital strategy

New York, New York

– Partnered with CPARF’s Australian team on this flagship annual fundraiser, where participants are challenged to walk or move the equivalent of 10,000 steps a day throughout the month of September.– Successfully raised $1.3 million, a 72% increase in year-over-year gross revenue.

Greater New York City Area

– A key member of the AVON 39 leadership team focused on increasing Avon 39’s revenue and participant engagement.– Designed and executed the digital strategy for AVON 39 The Walk to End Breast Cancer, ABCC’s signature fundraiser, with seven events per year. Also led the e-comm strategy for ABCC’s Do-It-Yourself fundraising campaign. – Managed multiple digital projects and vendor relationships, working closely with the Creative, PR and IT teams.

Greater New York City Area

– Hired 15 Fundraising Coaches in a two-month period for the West Coast region (Houston, Chicago, San Francisco, and Santa Barbara events). – Created and implemented a standardized onboarding process, and built the 2017 fundraising strategy.

Greater New York City Area

– Managed, mentored, and led a team of 10 Fundraising Coaches who ensured that revenue goals were met and that participant support programs were implemented effectively.– Raised a total of $17.8 million in the 2016 season.– Travelled to walk cities to provide participant and logistical support.

Greater Los Angeles Area

– Coached 1,200 participants throughout the 2015 event season as they each raised a minimum of $1,800 and trained to walk 39 miles over two days. – Managed the generation of $1.7 million (22% increase) for three AVON 39 walks.– Day-to-day tasks included: troubleshooting tech issues with participants, boosting walker retention through targeted call and email blasts, and strategizing creative ways for walkers to reach their fundraising goal– Traveled to walk cities to provide local participant and logistical support on-event

Greater Los Angeles Area

– Years of assisting customers in a face-paced, hectic restaurant environment – Mediated conflicts using a “customers first” approach to ensure satisfaction

– Assisted in recruiting and coordinating over 500 volunteers for Bike MS: Coastal Challenge 2014– Managed recruitment databases to ensure all volunteer positions are accurate and up-to-date– Experience in day of setup/breakdown– Supervised individuals volunteering during Bike MS: Coastal Challenge 2014

– Managed all types of communication including email, appointments, social media, filing, faxing for both personal and professional matters – Prepared and oversaw documents such as one sheets and shopping agreements – Organized day-to-day tasks and handled miscellaneous errands as required – Assisted in researching and developing ideas for new shows

Uc Berkeley

– Experience using a Cannon 60d DLSR camera and compatible equipment such as microphones and portable lights– Effective at organizing and coordinating shoots with other members of the CalTV crew

Uc Berkeley

– Planned and directed weekly on-camera interviews covering events in the Bay Area– Maintained Twitter and Instagram accounts to showcase and market the Entertainment Department’s on-camera interviews, blogs and event attendances – Founded the music blog “Weekly Beats” for the CalTV website that reports and critiques anything music related – Trained new CalTV members on using camera equipment, blogging and on-camera reporting styles

Berkeley, Ca

– Interacted with, served and cashed out dining guests from the moment they walk into the door until dining is complete and the guest leaves

San Francisco Bay Area

• Developed online media campaigns for Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to grow online presence • Collaborated in designing a “Career Websites vs. Talent Communities” info graphic with other individuals from the marketing team• Published articles on Ascendify’s “Talent-turf” blog discussing topics of Social Recruiting, The Society for Human Resources and other HR-related topics• Proficient use of Zoho CRM, DropBox and Microsoft Excel to track and manage interactions with customers

Ba, Media Studies

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