received a Bachelors in Writing Seminars from Johns Hopkins University in 2008. sabrinamust@gmail.com * My passion is writing. When I am able to transform a world that I have experienced, but that may be unknown to someone else, through the written word, that world becomes tangible and relatable. People are forced to open themselves up to difference and see how very similar all human beings are, despite race, color, gender, socioeconomic status, and cultural ways. It teaches tolerance. Such writing reminds people, even myself, that life is much simpler than it may seem. That people want to live to love and enjoy every moment, no matter how monumental or insignificant it may seem. Sabrinamust.com showcases some of my favorite writing pieces from university and photographic journals. No matter where I travel, people seem to naturally pose for me, inviting me to explore their stories of loss, happiness, utter sadness and hope. I try to use every creative facet to document such experiences. Even though photography is not writing, I believe the art form is very similar. Both writing and photography tell a story. Because every individual does not respond to art in the same way, I feel it is necessary to explore all possible avenues when documenting my experiences. Because, as I said above, it’s all about tolerance and understanding. And, in whatever way I, and any other artist, can connect with the audience, whether it be through writing or photography or video, I will, so I know I have done my job as a fellow traveler and seeker of life. I am just like every other 20-something. The future terrifies me, excites me, propels me to explore further. Since graduating from university two years ago, I have worked numerous jobs, many of which are listed below. As I continue to consider boundless opportunities, I remind myself, as Marianne Williamson wrote:   “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We are born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us, it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” mailto:sabrinamust@gmail.comshapeimage_1_link_0
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RESUME EDUCATION Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, Maryland December 2007 Bachelor of Arts in Writing Seminars; Graduated with Honors in Major Study abroad programs: Charles University – Prague, Czech Republic June – July 2006 Mahidol University – Bangkok, Thailand September – December 2006 Cranbrook Kingswood High School – Bloomfield Hills, Michigan May 2004 WORK EXPERIENCE Must • Girls • Love, a memoir January 2008 – present Author • Book released in October, 2009 Living Witnesses: Faces of the Holocaust May 2008 – September 2009 Author • Publication commemorating living Detroit-area Holocaust Survivors • Interviewed over 90 survivors and wrote an article to compliment his or her portrait • Book released in September, 2009 WDET, Detroit Public Radio – Detroit, Michigan August 2009 – present News Internship • Conducted interviews, cut tape, wrote articles and researched Dairy Fresh Foods, Inc. – Taylor, Michigan 1997 – present (intermittently) Administrative Office Assistant • Assisted CEOs and executive members with administrative duties, such as researching cost effective products, planning annual food show, assisting and organizing paperwork, hiring, in both independent and group settings Cranbrook Kingswood Schools – Bloomfield Hills, Michigan January 2008 – present Substitute Teacher • Covered and implemented lesson plans provided by teacher for middle and high school classes. Varsity Women’s Hockey Assistant Coach 2007 – 2008 season • Trained and mentored a team of 20 high school girls Marian and Brother Rice High Schools – Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 2008, 2009 seasons Freshmen Soccer Head Coach • Trained and mentored a team of 20 high school girls and boys for fall and spring seasons New York League of Conservation Voters – New York, New York July – August 2007 Practicing Journalism Internship • Created blogs for daily website upkeep about state environmental issues and events • Advocated for Bloomberg’s PlaNYC, meeting with Assembly members and attending press conferences Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project – Rwanda May 2007 Practicing Journalism Internship • Wrote report on behalf of MGVP, outlining organization’s goals, successes, and financial situation • Conducted research interviews with MGVP veterinarians and Board Members ACHIEVEMENTS & LEADERSHIP At Johns Hopkins: Johns Hopkins Newsletter September - December 2007 Arts and Entertainment and Opinion Sections Writer • Articles written for weekly publication; topics included: local festivals, concerts, films and movies JHU Women’s Varsity Soccer 2004 - 2005 and 2005 - 2006 seasons Tsunami Relief Fundraising January – March 2005 • Single-handedly raised over $900 dollars for Global Quest in Southeast Asia to aid Tsunami victims by designing and selling 175 t-shirts Freshman Orientation Student Advisor 2005, 2007 • Mentored dozen incoming freshman from orientation throughout school year on academic and social concerns and issues Cooking For Love 2005 - 2006 • Cook, prepare and serve dinner for women at a battered women’s shelter downtown Baltimore While abroad: • Traveled throughout Europe and Southeast Asia alone June 2006 – January 2007 • Countries visited: 2006 - present Austria, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Spain; Cambodia, India, Lao, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam; Rwanda, DRC; Ontario; the Caribbean; Costa Rica, Mexico.