Zach Rufa Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

Teaching assistant for the course Intellectual Property: Masters

Los Angeles, California, United States

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

• Oversaw and managed The McCarthy Institute for Intellectual Property Law in conjunction with the Executive Director• Led 50+ student McCarthy Fellows, including 6 Senior McCarthy Fellows, to execute short and long term goals, projects, and initiatives• Ensured that all departments of The McCarthy Institute were working to advance the field of Intellectual Property Law

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

• Represented clients under the supervision of the clinic’s supervising attorneys• Co-drafted a petition for a writ of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court

Manhattan, New York, United States

• Facilitated personalized group experiences and ticket sales for a number of unique performances and offerings presented at the entertainment venue, including the immersive theatrical experience Sleep No More• Organized and executed semi-private events for both company and personal functions• Facilitated educational opportunities for students such as talkbacks and workshops

Manhattan, New York, United States

• Served in various capacities as front of house support, including front door admissions, ticket/merchandise sales, coat check, guest traffic management, and fielding guest requests/questions to ensure an overall quality guest experience

Brooklyn, New York, United States

• Oversaw and managed all aspects of the literary journal The Brooklyn Review• Provided final approval of publication across all genres• Led meetings of the editorial staff and delegated duties as needed• Provided final approval for allocation of all budgetary funds

Greater New York City Area

• Instructed high school students in standardized test preparation and executed lesson plans to ensure that time was efficiently managed

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

• Managed all aspects of an annual international performance festival which hosts numerous artists each year for a series of performances, lectures, and workshops, including duties such as creating the festival schedule, coordinating international visas and accommodations, generating and disbursing publicity, and managing the operating budget, etc.

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

• Provided general administrative support to the department as needed, such as publicity copywriting and outreach, event coordination and management, maintaining records/archives, and technical assistance for productions and academic events

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

• Assisted in maintaining all department-affiliated buildings and spaces for varied day-to-day use • Provided administrative coordination and technical installations for a broad range of events and functions

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

• Assisted faculty in facilitating the interdisciplinary class “Hybrid Art” and served in an advisory/support capacity for students, with the focus of the class and students’ varied backgrounds requiring a TA with experience across a broad scope of artistic mediums, allowing for significant flexibility in meeting their diverse needs

Brown/Trinity Playwrights Rep Festival

• Served as a mentor and live-in supervisor for a group of approximately 20 high school students attending a pre-college theatre program, overseeing their schedules, assisting in projects, resolving disputes, and assuming general responsibility for their overall well-being

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

• Provided broad technical support for performances, concerts, installations, lectures, and events as needed (lighting, sound, video, and miscellaneous installation)• Assisted in the management of events and coordinate with those involved to ensure successful execution

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) With Double Honors, Theatre Arts And Performance Studies / Literary Arts

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Cum Laude, Pro Bono Distinction, Certificates In Trial Advocacy And Law, Science And Technology With A Focus In Intellectual Property

Master Of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Creative Writing - Playwriting

Theatermakers Summer Playwriting Intensive