AISHA SAEED
Summary
Results-oriented professional with extensive experience at the Politics and Society Institute, specializing in professional writing and public speaking. Demonstrated success in simplifying complex information, leading youth advocacy initiatives, and developing innovative marketing strategies to boost readership. Proficient in photography and Microsoft Office, consistently producing engaging content that drives community involvement. Committed to leveraging strong communication skills and a proactive approach to contribute significantly to team objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
Politics and Society Institute
Amman, Jordan
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Assist in the translation of articles written in Arabic to English to increase readership
- Develop action plans for projects aimed to increase youth involvement in politics and advocacy with organizations like the United Nations and the U.S Embassy in Amman
- Conduct research on behalf of the journalism team for hot-button topics (i.e
- Islamophobia in France and Jordan-Iraq pipeline negotiations)
- Conduct administrative duties to meet the needs of the Institute
Features Editor
The Bottom-Line Newspaper
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Research, write stories, conduct interviews and capture photo content centered on campus life
- Lead and manage staff writers and serve as copy editor for Features section
- Advise on social media tactics to help increase readership
- Represent newspaper during student events
- Conduct 15-20 cold call outreaches to local businesses every quarter to secure advertising partnerships
Activities Chair
Santa Catalina Hall North Tower
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Develop event ideas to increase community camaraderie (ie
- Speaker and social events, donation drives)
- Collaborate with Media Chair to advertise events through flyers and social media posts
- Monitor performance of events by using constructive feedback
Supervisor
Tenaya Market & Eatery
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Train employees, manage staff and assist in opening and closing of the store
- Evaluate the supply and availability of store items and food preparation items and restock as necessary
- Coordinate deliveries with food distributors and sign-off on food orders
- Serve upwards of 80+ customers in 2-3 hours and upwards of 100+ customers during peak business hours
Intern
Manteca Unified School District
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Research and write stories, conduct interviews, and capture photos on behalf of Manteca Magazine
- Collaborate and partner with other interns on joint writing efforts
- Contribute to the overall look and feel of the magazine
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California
Santa Barbara06.2024
Skills
- Professional Writing
- Photography
- Marketing
- Public Speaking
- Microsoft Office
Languages
Arabic
Professional
Spanish
Limited
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit- Commission on Teacher Credentialing 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Intern
Politics and Society Institute
10.2023 - 12.2024
Features Editor
The Bottom-Line Newspaper
01.2022 - 01.2023
Activities Chair
Santa Catalina Hall North Tower
01.2021 - 01.2022
Supervisor
Tenaya Market & Eatery
01.2021 - 01.2022
Intern
Manteca Unified School District
01.2018 - 01.2020
30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit- Commission on Teacher Credentialing 2024
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California
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