Ellen Abdur-Rahim
Columbus,OH
Summary
New graduate with degree in Digital Marketing and Front End Development, excited to launch career as Social Media and Website Manager. Expert in managing profiles on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Successful in expanding online presence through personalized interactions with followers. Focused experienced in overseeing social media marketing for growing organizations. Accomplished in improving lead prospecting, customer acquisition and brand awareness. Offers top skills in planning and project management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Small Business Owner
Harmony Home & Office
01.2022 - Current
- Designed business plan to define concept, short-term and long-term goals and strategies.
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Researched trends and current innovations to determine competition and develop competitive pricing point
- Advertised products and services online, social media and through traditional campaigns to target ideal consumers
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
Co-Founder
Central Ohio Freedom Fund
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Filed paperwork and paid bonds to court, providing prompt jail release for defendants.
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
- Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
- Conducted top-tier media interviews, highlighting key messages of major developments and enhancing company reputation.
- Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Maintained strategic alliances with partners, individuals and organizations that advocated and advanced vision.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
Re-Entry Care Shift Supervisor
Alvis House
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Spearheaded comprehensive Re-Entry Care initiatives for former inmates and citizens navigating drug and mental health crises.
- Supervised and led a dedicated team of 5 professionals at Jackson Pike.
- Conducted rigorous building code inspections to guarantee the safety and well-being of residents and staff.
- Developed and executed tailored programming for residents, notably introducing a successful poetry and writing program during Black History Month.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Responded to and resolved client questions and concerns.
- Applied security, safety and loss prevention strategies during shifts.
- Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance
Youth Engagement Specialist
Boys And Girls Club
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Established positive and professional relationships with members, creating a culture of trust and collaboration.
- Maintained a meticulously structured program, emphasizing safety, positivity, and fostering youth development through high-quality experiences and stringent standards of achievement.
- Developed and executed engaging activities tailored to meet the diverse needs of all members, aligning with the strategic goals outlined in the Vision 2030 Strategic Plan.
- Actively promoted the cultivation of social and emotional skills among participants.
- Effectively managed classroom conduct, demonstrating adept problem-solving skills to redirect behavior when necessary.
- Maintained age-appropriate program areas designed to cater to the diverse interests and abilities of Club members.
Education
Nanodegree - Digital Marketing
Udacity
Online10.2023
Certification - Front End Development
Kable Academy
Cincinnati02.2022
Skills
- Cost Control and Analysis
- Planning and Execution
- New Business Launch
- Employee Development
- Business Management and Development
- Budget Management
- Web 20 Savvy
- Search Engine Marketing
- MailChimp
- Google Analytics Setup
- KPI Monitoring
- Audience Engagement
● Web Analytics
- CSS
- HTML
- Javascript
- React
● Marketing Strategy
● Content Marketing
● Google Analytics
● SEO
● SEM
● Social Media Strategizing
● Email Marketing
● Digital Advertising
Accomplishments
- ACTIVISTS & AGITATORS, YWCA, GUEST SPEAKER, OCT 2021
● COLUMBUS CAN’T WAIT, EPISODE 6 “HANA”, FEATURED GUEST MAY 2021
● ABOLITION 101, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS (NASW), GUEST SPEAKER NOV 2020
● MILLIONS FOR PRISONERS MARCH, ABOLISH SLAVERY NATIONAL NETWORK, GUEST SPEAKER, AUG 2017
● THE WOMEN’S MARCH (COLUMBUS), FEATURED SPEAKER, JAN 2017
Certification
- Digital Marketing
- Front End Development
Speaking Engagements
- ACTIVISTS & AGITATORS, YWCA, GUEST SPEAKER, OCT 2021
- COLUMBUS CAN’T WAIT, EPISODE 6 “HANA”, FEATURED GUEST MAY 2021
- ABOLITION 101, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS (NASW), GUEST SPEAKER NOV 2020
- MILLIONS FOR PRISONERS MARCH, ABOLISH SLAVERY NATIONAL NETWORK, GUEST SPEAKER, AUG 2017
- THE WOMEN’S MARCH (COLUMBUS), FEATURED SPEAKER, JAN 2017
Languages
english
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Small Business Owner
Harmony Home & Office
01.2022 - Current
Co-Founder
Central Ohio Freedom Fund
05.2020 - 05.2021
Re-Entry Care Shift Supervisor
Alvis House
01.2020 - 08.2020
Youth Engagement Specialist
Boys And Girls Club
04.2018 - 04.2019
Nanodegree - Digital Marketing
Udacity
Certification - Front End Development
Kable Academy