Sarah Nadia Gouda
3306 N DAMEN STREET • CHICAGO, IL 60657 • PHONE (513) 252-1437
GOUDASN@GMAIL.COM
Miami University
EDUCATION
Oxford, OH
2006- 2009
Bachelor degree in Zoology
Miami University Dolibois European Center
Differdange, Luxembourg
Summer 2009
International Student
The University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand
Spring Semester 2008
International Student
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
Hutton Honors College Member
2005-2006
EXPERIENCE
Groupon, Inc.
Editor
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Chicago, IL
Creative
November 2010 - Present
Make final creative judgment on content of more than 15 write-ups per day
Developed in-house voice for Groupon Fashion and Beauty sectors
Directly oversee team of 10 writers, providing feedback on quality of composition
Collaborate with fellow editors to determine evolution of style based on needs of corporation
and consumer reception
Groupon, Inc.
Chicago, IL
Staff Writer
July 2010 - November 2010
 Composed eight write-ups per day in Groupon's signature style, avoiding marketing clichés in
favor of rich, bracing prose peppered with absurdist humor
 Researched featured merchants with a keen eye for discrepancies, and converted gathered
information into descriptive digital content
 Maintained positive relationship with sales and city planning departments to ensure compelling
selling points while maintaining integrity of company brand
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Genetics Research Assistant
2009-2010
 Mapped out transcription factors of the model organism Drosophila melanogaster for National
Institute of Health funded modEncode project
 Independently performed molecular genetic techniques such as DNA degradation, extraction,
and PCR amplification
 Scribed first drafts of grant proposals
ACTIVITIES AND SKILLS
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Proficient in HTML 5
Yoga Alliance Certified Power Vinyasa Teacher
826Chi High-school tutor
Tutor for Microsoft Office Business Course
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826Chi Grant Writing Workshop
Completed
Published humorist in Grid
Chicago magazine