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Darina Ayazbayeva

State College,PA

Summary

Dynamic professional with experience as a News Lab Assistant at Bellisario College of Communication, excelling in data analysis and team collaboration. Proven track record in strategic planning as School President, enhancing organizational growth through effective communication and event management. Strong attention to detail and adept at fostering relationships to drive success.

Offering strong interpersonal and organizational skills, ready to learn and thrive in dynamic environment. Brings solid understanding of journalism principles and adept at reporting field and storytelling . Ready to use and develop problem-solving and analytical skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

News Lab Assistante

Penn State University
10.2025 - 05.2026
  • Collaborated with teams to streamline communication and improve workflow efficiency.
  • Assisted in data analysis and reporting to support decision-making processes.
  • Conducted research to support strategic initiatives and project planning efforts.

Currently I am involved in news lab in Bellisario college of communication in term of project about food insecurity with two of my professors as a reporter.

School President

Almaty, Kazakhstan
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Developed and executed strategic initiatives to enhance organizational growth and sustainability.
  • Oversaw daily operations and ensured alignment with long-term business objectives.
  • Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders to drive collaboration and support organizational goals.
  • Implemented performance metrics to evaluate team effectiveness and operational efficiency.

I served as the president of my school for one academic year. I organized and hosted a charity concert at my school to raise funds in support of local nursing home. In addition I also constantly organized other events for celebrations numerous event, namely: new year, traditional holidays, etc and invited different guests speakers from various field so student could ask them questions regarding their proffesion to see if it interested them or not.

English Language Tutor

Almaty, Kazakhstan
01.2024 - 04.2025
  • Assisted in creating a supportive learning environment that encouraged student participation and confidence.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance students' understanding of English grammar and vocabulary.
  • Facilitated one-on-one tutoring sessions, focusing on individual student goals and challenges.
  • Implemented feedback mechanisms to assess student progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
  • Assisted students in improving pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary usage through targeted exercises and practice sessions.
  • Sponsored several student activities and clubs, dedicating over 15-20 hours per week outside regular school hours.

New York Times Writter

New York, NY
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Researched and developed content for various platforms, enhancing brand voice and audience engagement.
  • Collaborated with editors to refine articles, ensuring clarity, coherence, and adherence to style guidelines.
  • Managed multiple writing projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
  • Created engaging social media posts to promote written content, increasing visibility and interaction rates.

In the Summer of 2024, I was admitted to the New York Times writing program in creative writing, where I studied for one month and developed my skills in storytelling and expression.

Education

No Degree - Print And Digital Journalism

Penn State
State College, PA
05-2029

No Degree - Music

Aubakirova School
Almaty. Kazakhstan
05-2025

Skills

  • Fast learner
  • Time management
  • Computer skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Verbal and written communication

Accomplishments

I can speak four languages. Russian, Kazakh and English fluently and I am learning Spanish right now. Overall, I am very active student and I involved in several organization in Penn state. They help me develop my professional skills as I am involved in PSNtv (4 show), Her Campus PSU, Daily Collegian (news writer), MovinOn festival (promo and sustainability teams), THON- first year committee.

Languages

Spanish
Elementary
English
Full Professional
Russian
Native or Bilingual
kazakh
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

News Lab Assistante

10.2025 - 05.2026

School President

09.2024 - 05.2025

New York Times Writter

06.2024 - 07.2024

English Language Tutor

01.2024 - 04.2025

No Degree - Print And Digital Journalism

Penn State

No Degree - Music

Aubakirova School