GAVRIL STAROSTIN
Syracuse, NY | (315)-322-83-63 | gankastarostin1@gmail.com
                 EDUCATION

Syracuse University                                               Expected 2027
S. I. Newhouse School of
Public Communications
M.S. Multimedia, Photography and Design

North-Eastern Federal University                      Graduated 2023
Institute of Languages and Culture of
the Peoples of North-Eastern Russia
B.S. Pedagogical Education
EXPERIENCE

GoeGlobel | Syracuse, NY                                  Sep 2025 - Jun 2026
Photographer
• Produced visual content documenting events, cultural initiatives, and community programs, highlighting cultural exchange for diverse audiences
• Collaborated with creative teams to develop photography that supports the organization’s communication and storytelling goals, maintaining coherent visual narratives across projects
• Created photo essays and event coverage that strengthened the organization’s public communication and community engagement

Bookstr | NYC, NY (Remote)                             Jun 2025 - Sep 2025
Digital Media Intern
• Produced digital content (video, photography, short-form posts) tailored for Instagram, Facebook (1.6M+ followers), and TikTok, contributing to measurable audience engagement
• Supported content planning and scheduling to improve     posting consistency and reach
• Participated in interactive media projects (blog essays, video features, podcast segments) that deepened engagement with Gen-Z and Millennial audiences

PROJECTS

MatchED: AI-powered platform                       Sep 2025 - July 2026
Communication and Design Team Lead
• Led the project’s visual identity and storytelling strategy, producing presentations and media materials that clearly communicated MatchED’s concept to international audiences
• Developed the project proposal, which received positive     feedback from 10+ peers
• Built the project’s website and led its visual design, coordinating with team members to finalize content, enhance usability, and maintain consistent branding

Reframing Beauty                                                 Sep 2025 - Present
Project Developer
• Analyze and compare historical ethnographic images with contemporary portraits to examine the shift from externally imposed representation to self-authored identity and its impact on how Indigenous communities are read in contemporary media
• Conduct in-depth interviews and cultural field research, integrating women’s personal narratives into the visual storytelling process
• Produce documentary portraits of Sakha women using natural and studio lighting to communicate individual expressions of beauty, identity, and resilience
SELECTED HONORS

Presidential and Government Scholarships
of the Russian Federation
The highest national academic honors, awarded to less than 0.05% of university students for exceptional academic excellence, research achievements,
and leadership
A. I. Solzhenitsyn All-Russian Personal Scholarship
Awarded to the top 10 students in Russia for excellence in literary research, cultural studies, and journalism

SKILLS

Multimedia
Photography, Photo Editing, Video Editing, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Premiere Pro
Design
Graphic Design, Web Design, UI/UX Design, Typography, Visual Identity, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma
Storytelling
Visual Storytelling, Narrative Design, Composition, Art Direction, Color Theory, Photo Essay
Research
Qualitative & Ethnographic methods, Content analysis, Cultural linguistic analysis
Languages
Sakha (Native), Russian (Native), English (Advanced), Korean (Conversational), Swedish (Basic)
Leadership
Project Coordination, Creative Direction, Mentoring, Team Collaboration, Team Leadership
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