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General
Learning
Learns quickly, on the job, and with a positive attitude
Immediately and smoothly integrates feedback
Communication
Remains calm, kind, and clear in stressful situations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Skilled and interested in languages
Public Speaking
Presents information and narrative clearly and eloquently, engaging large and small audiences
Ability to memorize quickly and thoroughly, to improvise well, and to answer questions clearly and calmly
It's been quite a while since I was last recorded giving a speech; I've had plenty of practice since then! But I hope this very early attempt at public speaking will provide an idea of what I can do today (and maybe a laugh!).
Shaffer,Sarah_BookReport.mp4Presentation Design
Creates engaging and out-of-the-box presentations that make concepts and ideas clear, easy to remember, and fun to learn about
Click here to see a video presentation on the history of film in the U.S.A. - originally presented inside a miniature drive-in movie theater!
Click here to watch a presentation on a rare and interesting venomous snake. Content Warning: images of snakes and snakebites
Click here to play Whose Sonnet Is It Anyway? and learn about the poetry of Shakespeare and his contemporaries.
Technology
Strong familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Articulate 360, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office tools
Comfortable with computers, mobile devices, projectors, speakers, etc.
Fast and eager learner of new tools
Uses tools in efficient and innovative ways
Data Management
Skilled at identifying and gathering key information
Sorts and synthesizes data into useful categories and visualizations
Familiar with Smartsheet, Google Sheets, and Excel
Research
Able to identify and understand scholarly material on wide variety of topics
Synthesizes scholarly works and identifies information relevant to given project
Character
Maximizer - continually honing my strengths and eager to collaborate with talented and passionate teammates
Intellectual - observant, introspective, and philosophical
Strategic - incisively uses words and media to capture attention and convey messages
Achiever - driven, determined, and extremely perseverant
Responsible - loyal and of highest integrity, always eager to lend a hand or go the extra mile, and committed to excellence
Instructional Design & Education
Instructional Design
Creates effective and engaging learning experiences using both digital and physical and both creative and traditional methods
Strong familiarity with Articulate 360 tools
Talent for expressing complex concepts in clear and engaging ways
Teaching
Experience designing and updating courses for in-person, live online, and asynchronous delivery
Experience teaching live online and in-person classes
Supported hundreds of discerning students in successful completion of learning goals
Recognized for patience, approachability, creativity, and enthusiasm
Known for hands-on methods generating actionable skills and practical projects
Stanford Smartsheet Days 2023:
Tackling Task Management with Smartsheet
In this conference presentation, delivered to stakeholders across the Stanford University community, I demonstrate creating a custom task-tracker using Smartsheet.
Writing & Proofreading
Formal Writing
Finds narrative through lines in research and information
Collaborates with others to identify and communicate their stories
Clearly and eloquently educates others on complex topics
Strong familiarity with MLA, APA, and brand style guides
Shaffer,Sarah_DefyingExpectation.pdfThis paper, written for a course on the psychology of music, explores the power of music and visual art to create emotion by subverting expectations. To read more of my formal writing, click here.
Copy & Content Editing
Extensive knowledge of English vocabulary and grammar - ensures correct and evocative word choice and adherence to grammar rules
Strong familiarity with MLA, APA, and brand style guides
Keen fact-checking ability
Adept at preserving author's voice while ensuring clarity and factual and grammatical correctness
Creative Writing
Out-of-the-box thinker skilled at giving twisted tales a heart and heartwarming tales a twist
Adept with rhyme and rhythm - especially talented at creatively re-writing song lyrics
Eager to experiment with any style
Quickly incorporates feedback
This poem pokes fun at a popular idiom, challenging its readers (or, in this case, listeners) to think outside the box!
To enjoy more of my creative writing, visit my creative portfolio, Rhymes with Chimera.
Web Design, Digital Media, & Branding
Web Design & Building
Experience with HTML and CSS, WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and Drupal (and Google Sites, of course!)
Clearly and elegantly communicates information, narrative, and brand identity through website design
Marketing
Strong familiarity with fundamentals of marketing and consumer behavior
Experience creating marketing materials and crafting and delivering pitches
User Experience & Game Design
Familiarity with principles of user experience and game design
Critically assesses experiences including games, exhibits, experiences, and applications
Generates creative and theory-informed concepts
Shaffer,Sarah_RabbitsToTheRescueInstructions.pdfThese are the instructions for an empowering children's board game I created as part of a course on game design. Hoppy reading! :)
Graphic Design & Drawing
Clearly communicates information, narrative, and brand identity though theory-informed graphic design and original artwork
Familiar with Adobe creative software including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
Film Production & Editing
Strong, theory-informed narrative strategy
Strong familiarity with Final Cut Pro X
Experience with Compressor, Motion, iMovie, Final Cut Express, Adobe Premiere, Audacity, and other media software
I created these two short documentaries just before enrolling at USC. By sharing the stories of often unsung heroes in my community, I hoped to inspire others to find and embrace their own inner greatness.
Animation Fundamentals
Familiarity with fundamental concepts of animation
Experience creating hand-drawn animation
I created this video to raise awareness about hyperhidrosis, a challenging - and sometimes unintentionally humorous - condition I have that causes excessive sweating.
Explore more of my animations here!
Social Media
Familiarity with social media platforms
Quickly learns and adapts to new trends and platforms
Photography
Eye for detail and for capturing unique elements and moments
Experience with nature, headshot, pet, prom, graduation, and wedding photography
Google Sites
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