Zaineb Javaid: Relevant Experience
Zaineb Javaid: Relevant Experience
Email: [email protected] Education: DePaul University, Chicago, IL College of Communications B.A. in Public Relations & Advertising B.A. In Journalism GPA: 3.39/4.00 August 2009 - Present Expected June 2013 Expected June 2013
Relevant Experience:
Editorial and Development Intern 2012-Present Central-News Chicago, IL Re-branding the College Tribune: Working with a team and creating a marketing plan to increase the appeal and outreach of this publication to Chicago College students. Constructing an editorial layout plan for the website, logo, design, and content for the College Tribune. Developing criteria for selecting contributing writers. Researching and analyzing relevant information to include for three other publications including the Healthcare Times, Veterans View, and Chicago Commuter. Managing website and Facebook account Copywriting articles based on AP formatting style. Communicator Specialist 2011-2012 DePaul University Chicago, IL Communicated with various constituencies on behalf of DePaul University via telephone. Conducted surveys, reminder calls, general interest calls, and market research. Recorded and organized data with accuracy demonstrated through error tracking reports. Answered questions about the general admissions process, majors, events, and advised prospective students about student life. Trained new callers through roleplays - provided feedback on improvements. Skilled in phone call mannerisms. Event Coordinator/Social Chair: 2011-2012 DePauls UMMA student organization Planned and coordinated social events ranging from 30-200 people. Distributed efficiency surveys after events to ensure productivity and success. Attended and contributed to bi-weekly meetings. Contacted vendors, collected invoices, coordinated event layouts for seating, decorations, and food while maintaining a budget. Introduced new members into the organization. Managed Facebook and Twitter accounts for the organization: Updated regularly, created events, and responded to inquiries.
Relevant Coursework:
Research Methods in Public Relations and Advertising Worked with a team and conducted research for dog daycare facilities for efficient expansion developed plan, presentation and brief for dog care client. Account Planning Worked with a team and conducted focus groups and surveys for DePaul client, suggested alternative methods of increasing audience responsiveness. Journalism - News editing/ reporting/ feature writing/ writing for the DePaulia newsletter Online Journalism Editing tools (search engine optimization, understanding of cascading style sheets and HTML)
Skills:
Languages: Fluent in English, Urdu, and Punjabi. Proficient: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Photoshop, In-Design Media-editing tools (SoundSlides, Garage Band, and Final Cut Pro) Active in Social Media: Online Journalist Wordpress and Storify Personal accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.