Aundia Rostami
Reston,VA
Summary
Driven Public Relations professional with a proven track record in leveraging social media to enhance brand visibility and engagement. Skilled in crafting compelling narratives and managing online communities to drive positive public perception and amplify brand messaging.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
Public Relations
08.2023 - Current
- Assisting in the development and execution of strategic communication plans for clients across various industries
- Conducting in-depth media research and compiling comprehensive media lists for media outreach
- Leading outreach to secure high-profile talent and influencers for brand partnerships
- Drafting press releases, pitches, and media alerts, resulting in increased media coverage for clients
Founder & Board Member
Unified Iranian Youth Of The Diaspora
09.2022 - Current
- Eloquently represented the Red Card Campaign at the United Nations, advocating against gender-based violence and inequality (December 16, 2022)
- Fostering meaningful discussions on women's rights and Middle Eastern current events through a TikTok presence at @aundia13, reaching over 19.8k followers and garnering1+ million likes
- Promoting justice through social media expertise, writing, and publishing experiences regarding human rights and environmental issues
Social Media Manager
Iranian Diaspora Collective
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Created impactful multimedia content, including videos, infographics, and carousels, to convey complex social issues and inspire positive change
- Crafted compelling narratives through various social media channels, using storytelling techniques to engage and educate audiences
- Developed and executed social media campaigns that drove significant increase in engagement, followers, and donations, resulting in a 30% boost in nonprofit fundraising efforts
- Highly proficient in editing apps such as Canva, inShot, Temply, and Videoleap to produce creative content
Sales & Event Planning Manager
Thompson Hotel D.C.
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Curated premier events with high-end catering for high-profile clients such as North 6 Agency, former Obama Administration, Pfizer, and more
- Proficient in Envision Technical Sales and Excel, achieving over 70k in monthly sales
- Successfully coordinated a 250-million-dollar campaign dinner for Plan International USA to combat gender inequality
- Organized the launch event for Haute Living DC Magazine, featuring cover star Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards as special guests
President
Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Operated risk management, committee supervision, budget analysis and review, executive and chapter meetings, recruitment, project management, and conflict resolution
- Led with the intention to inspire more women to take initiative and care more about leadership
- Accelerated in outperforming other College Panhellenic Council (CPC) and Interfraternity Council (IFC) organizations by being awarded Best GPA on Campus, Transformational Philanthropy, and more
VP of Philanthropy
Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Successfully executed charity events and secured business sponsorships, resulting in national recognition, tripling our 2016 donation for hunger relief by raising $15,000 in just one week
- Organized a campus wide food drive where over 6,900 food items were collected and donated to local food banks
Education
B.S. - HEALTH SCIENCE & KINESIOLOGY
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
RICHMOND, VA05.2021
Skills
- Microsoft Office, Effective Oral and Written Communication, Strategic Planning, Leadership
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Strong Organizational Skills, Event Planning and Coordination
- Research Design, Project Management, Fundraising, Social Media and Marketing
- Development, Collaboration Skills, Strong Interpersonal Skills, Fluent Proficiency in Farsi
- Meltwater, Media Analysis, Storytelling and Narrative Crafting, Data Analysis, Content Creation
Certification
Google Certificate: Project Management
Timeline
Intern
Public Relations
08.2023 - Current
Social Media Manager
Iranian Diaspora Collective
05.2023 - 08.2023
Founder & Board Member
Unified Iranian Youth Of The Diaspora
09.2022 - Current
Sales & Event Planning Manager
Thompson Hotel D.C.
08.2021 - 12.2022
President
Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity
01.2020 - 12.2020
VP of Philanthropy
Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity
01.2019 - 12.2019
B.S. - HEALTH SCIENCE & KINESIOLOGY
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
Google Certificate: Project Management
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