RACHEL LEVY SARFIN
http://rachellevysarfin.contently.com/
Highly capable writer with over 5 years of experience, specializing in the clear communication of sophisticated concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Skills and Qualifications
Excellent written and oral communication abilities, including interviewing capabilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office, capable of quickly learning software
Experience using WordPress to upload content to websites
Experience in formulating social media strategies and implementing them to reach out to a wider audience
Employment History and Writing Assignments
Communications Coordinator, The Learning Partnership (contract position) February 2016 – March 2016
Drafting communication strategies, media releases and other written materials
Editing written materials for clarity and adherence to style guidelines
Research appropriate outlets for the distribution of press releases
Liaising with the graphic designer to ensure high quality promotional materials
Ghost Content Writer, Powered by Search June 2013 – present
Researching assigned topics and writing compelling, original blog posts to attract, retain and engage customers on behalf of small businesses
Senior Staff Writer and Managing Editor, OnlyIT.ca July 2013 – October 2014
Researched, interviewed subjects by phone, and wrote stories about Canada’s business technology landscape
Assigned stories to junior writers and edited their work to ensure a polished finished product
Compiled, edited and wrote stories for the digital edition of the publication under tight deadlines
Developed, implemented and oversaw social media strategy for LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter profiles
Freelance Writer, The Jewish TribuneFebruary 2012 – February 2015
Interviewed subjects by phone and in person, covered local events and wrote engaging stories on a wide variety of topics
Staff Writer, IT in CanadaMay 2012 – May 2013
Researched collaborative business software and interviewed subjects for stories about Canada’s business technology landscape
Represented publication at local and international conferences, covering a diverse array of product releases and plenary sessions
Freelance Writer, World Trade PressNovember 2011 – February 2012
Performed online research and wrote trade and business profiles of various countries for online economics textbook
Freelance Content Writer, Demand Studios January 2010 – September 2011
Researched and wrote articles on a vast assortment of subjects for popular information websites
Created article keywords for optimal searching
Database and Research Coordinator, The Becker Trust March 2009 – October 2012
Assisted in creation and maintenance of database of organizations, evaluation of criteria and categories and shaping parameters and structure of database reports
Wrote reports on organizations and other topics; edited materials for clarity, accuracy and style
Conducted research on defense of democracy organizations online and through interviews
Translator, The Jerusalem Post January 2010 – August 2011
Translated advertisements and advertorials from Hebrew to English
Reviewed, checked and edited others' translations
Education
Masters of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Courses in: Middle Eastern history, politics, culture, religious studies, security studies
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, The College of New Jersey
Minors in History and Middle Eastern Studies
