Sofya Petrossova

Possess excellent communication abilities both in writing and speech, as well as creative problem-solving, event planning, cross-cultural understanding, public speaking, leadership, and internship experience.

Communications Intern - ASU Melikian Center - Tempe, AZ

(2025-08 - 2025-12)

• Photographed events and curated Instagram material, with photographs and posts appearing on the Melikian Center's official social media pages to enhance outreach.
• Coordinated logistics and programming for Kazakhstani adaptive sports experts' 10-day visit, including meetings with adaptive sports organizations, reservations, accessible activities, campus visits, and entertaining cultural events.
• Assisted with event planning, RSVP monitoring, and multimedia documentation while promoting the Melikian Center and Critical Language Institute on campus.
• Maintained spreadsheets containing faculty and course scheduling data, increasing data accuracy and internal planning efficiency.
• Developed skills in spreadsheet organization, scheduling, professional communication, event management, and international project coordination.

Social Media Manager - Tempe, AZ

(2023-09 - 2024-05)

• Spearheaded the management of social media accounts for educational institutions, ensuring a consistent and compelling online presence.
• Was managing an account for a Russian Conversation Club ASU on Instagram, fostering community engagement and promoting cultural awareness.
• Established and managed social media accounts for my personal businesses, applying strategic planning to enhance brand visibility and drive customer engagement.

Volunteering lead - Changemakers at ASU - Lake Havasu, AZ

(2022-08 - 2023-05)

• Participated and volunteered numerous amounts for such events as Blood Drive, Havasu Balloon Festival, Kids on The Colorado River, Campus Cleaning and much more.
• Coordination with Lake Havasu residents to match university volunteers with community social impact activities.
• Served as a bridge between students and management, leading campus fund-raising and recruitment efforts. Worked collaboratively with the presidents and the vice president of the Changemakers.

Member - ASU Students Associations - Tempe, Az

(2023-08 - 2026-05)

• Dedicated 25+ hours of volunteering, participating and helping in organizing significant cultural events for RUCC (Russian Conversation Club) and CASA (Central Asians Students Association), Turkic Student Association, on Tempe campus.
• Engaged with numerous ethnicities and cultures throughout the course of being an active member of community, and gained on-hands international affairs experience. Have polished skills in knowledge on how to approach individuals with foreign backgrounds and respect to their cultures.

Secondary Level Education - KSU “Specialized IT Lyceum” (2011-09 - 2022-05)

BA - Communication major; Film & Media Production minor - Arizona State University (2022-08 - 2026-05)