Usra's Resume
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Usra's Resume

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a public relations/communications/marketing internship
Seeking work in retail



EDUCATION

Public Relations, B.S.
San Jose State University
Associate’s Degree in Journalism and an Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts: Social Science and Language Arts
Las Positas College

PROJECTS

Had to write several press releases, media alerts, and fact sheets for Media Writing class. Final project was to write all of these in addition to an op-ed, profile, and phone script. Received an A in the project.
Final project for New Media class was to create a blog. The blog included 20 posts, along with a video, podcast, and projects created on Photoshop, Canva, and Adobe Spark. Received an A on the project.
In Contemporary Public Relations class, final project was to create a creative and vibrant powerpoint on a book about business and brand-building. Received an A on the project.
For Cases in Public Relations class, I had to create a PR promotion plan for an upcoming zoo exhibit with my group in the form of a presentation and outline. We also created brochures and handed them out to the class. Received an A on the project.


WORK EXPERIENCE

The Express Newspaper Aug. 2016 to Dec. 2016

Received consistent positive feedback writing for the student newspaper at Las Positas College
Was given a “Writer of the Month” award by editor
Was approached by several teachers who shared with me how much they liked my article about the concern of the existence of DACA following the results of the election
Successful and professional writing, interviewing, and reporting
Was trusted by editor and at times was given more than one article to write per week

Office Aide Aug. 2013 to May 2014

Always remained productive and focused
Guided parents and students to what they needed
Accurately filed papers
Having done this for a year, I developed very good social skills, multi-tasking skills, and organization skills.
Was regarded as one of the most responsible and trustworthy staff members by other employees

Tracy Unified School District AVID Tutor Aug. 2014 to May 2015

Successfully tutored freshmen, sophomores, and juniors from every high school in Tracy
Worked with students in groups and tutored them in English, math, and science.
Graded class assignments
Tutoring for a year taught patience and made me a better teacher

Adidas Sales Associate Nov. 5 2015 to July 2016

Helped keep the store well-organized
Kept a positive attitude in the workspace, which helped with my customer service and team player attitude with co-workers
Processed, priced, and restocked items
Did very well at Adidas due to my commitment to satisfy customers and upbeat, friendly energy
Once spoke to a customer’s daughter on the phone in Arabic because she could not speak English. Her and her father were very pleased that I spoke the language and could help them with what they needed.

Bloomingdales Sales Associate Aug. 2016 to May 2017

Provided a strong sense of what exceptional customer service is
Learned how to be an even more successful seller to customers
Ability to sell as many items as possible in the store to customers was key to being recognized as a great worker
Became a great seller and a great communicator

Power Bowl Associate Aug. 2017 to present

Able to handle full shifts on my own
Provides great customer service
Able to work at a fast and efficient pace
Remains productive and can multi-task
Works great with all other employees, maintains good relationships with employees and customers


SKILLS

Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Canva
Adobe Spark
Native language: English
Fluent: Arabic
Conversational: French