1. Saphire Senger-O’leary
114 Strong Avenue
Pittsfield Ma, 01201
(413) 854-7445
ssengero@umass.edu
EDUCATION
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Ma ​- BA in Communications Summer 2016, English
Minor
Overall GPA: 3.5
Honors: Dean’s Honor’s Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILL SET
● Intermediate Language Skills in German
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
● Proficiency in Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premier Applications
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senator Eric Lesser’s Office, East Longmeadow, Ma ​- Intern
JANUARY 2016 - MAY 2016
● Memo writing for Senator Lesser
● Represented the Senator within the community - attended town meetings, forums, and
visited senior centers, libraries, and schools
● Completed and established a monthly newsletter
● Wrote articles and collected data and photos for newsletter
● Conducted interviews for the Community Spotlight segment of newsletter
● Office work - data entry, research, found information for constituents, referred
constituents
Triplex Cinema, Great Barrington, Ma​- Concessionist
FALL 2010 - SUMMER 2015
● Prepare and sell concession items and tickets
● Clean theaters and lobby
● Manage crowds
● Customer service
Wyantenuck Country Club, Great Barrington, Ma​- Waitress, Bartender, Busser
SUMMER 2013 - PRESENT
● Bussed and set up tables
● Served food and drinks
● Prepared drink.
● Set up and worked events such as weddings and galas

2. CO-CURRICULAR EXPERIENCE
Media Justice Course, University of Massachusetts
SPRING 2015
● Explored media justice through a feminist lens.
● Engaged with communication strategies and media tools to subvert media
misrepresentation and marginalization.
● Completed community-based research and community service learning projects.
● Worked with a non-profit organization, La Esperanza, which addresses the disparities in
health care, health outcomes, and quality of life for Latinas with cancer and other health
problems in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts.
● Created a short documentary/digital story about the women of La Esperanza and shared
these stories with the community.
Study Abroad in Germany
FALL 2015
I studied abroad in Mannheim, Germany, where I learned about Germany’s culture and
history along with the cultures and histories of other European countries. I took classes at the
university in Mannheim and interacted with other students from all over the world. I traveled to
many historical and culturally significant places within Germany, Spain, France, England, The
Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Scandinavia and more. I expanded my language
skills as well as my cultural understanding and exposure, which will aid in my future work within
communications, politics, social justice, and international relations.
RELEVANT SKILLS AND INTERESTS
● Excellent writing skills
● Commitment to social justice
● Interests and experience in filmmaking
● Experience in child care and education
● Completion of political communication courses
● Completion of media activism courses
● Completion of advertising and marketing courses