Ghaida Edreis
Madison,United States
Summary
Ambitious and skilled legislative leader competent in reviewing policies, budgets and assisting constituents with concerns. With being a Legal Studies student with substantial experience in government affairs, digital content creation, research, and data collection. Adaptable and driven with a strong work ethic and motivation to thrive in a team-based and individually motivated setting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Events Team Coordinator
Social Justice for Palestine
Madison , WI
09.2023 - Current
- Created Events to ensure education on Palestinian History to students
- Sent Legal emails to ensure University prioritizing those who are affected by recent world events
- Worked with students who faced legal action in order to showcase next steps to get support.
- Worked with MELSA (Middle Eastern Law Students Association) to host First amendment rights for students.
- Worked with Lawyers/Health Professors in Madison to ensure local support on campus.
Podcast Host
Muslim Girl in America Podcast
Madison, Wisconsin
07.2021 - Current
- Wrote Engaging stories and copy for live or pre-recorded broadcasts to successfully cover important new topics
- Edited recorded events and interviews into radio appropriate content
- Made over 300 listeners on the first 2 episodes
International Student Mentor
UW-Madison
Madison, WI
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided mentorship and advice to International students regarding academic, social, and personal issues.
- Monitored student progress and guidance on how to improve study habits, being involved on campus, and finding their support system at UW-Madison.
- Planned Arabic learning activities to promote community interaction.
North African Student Organization (NAS)
Self found
Madison
09.2022 - 01.2024
- First ever North African Student organization at UW-Madison.
- Directed and coordinated activities for Middle Eastern and North African Heritage month student's to learn more about their community and learn different cultures.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to members in order to create event's focused on North African lens .
- Helped Gather North African representation within the University of Wisconsin -Madison.
Director of Newsletter
Muslimdepiction
Madison Heights, MI
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Interacted with personnel to develop understanding of project needs and requirements.
- Researched current news revolving Middle Eastern countries and bring knowledge regarding Islam to the media.
- Worked with interns to ensure that they are on track and help assist in providing them the best possible solutions and resources.
Administrative Intern
Center for DREAMers
Madison, MI
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Support the center's Director with assigned tasks and act as an assistant.
- Research and write reports.
- Create guides (such as scholarship guides and state professional licenses).
- Develop social media content.
- Create marketing content, such as flyers.
- File and store documents; managing incoming and outgoing mail.
Research Intern
Marwa Shalaby
Madison, Wisconsin
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Quickly skimming the articles to extract key data
- Reading Arabic articles and translating current Algerian news
- Coding various categorical variables that describe the text in Excel
- Conducting basic data cleaning.
Civic Influencer
Campus Elect Engagement Project (CEEP)
Madison, Wisconsin
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Organize and lead social media takeovers, identifying youth, community partners and influencers who will draw more traffic to Civic Influencers' social media platforms and website.
- Facilitate deeper social media engagement that goes beyond posts, including Polls, Q&As, etc. that prompts direct response and conversation from the Civic Influencers' community.
Intern for Mark Pocan
Mark Pocan
Madison, WI
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Captured media clips, taking in and processing constituents' letter, drafting correspondence to constituents and other agencies.
- Worked well in team environment as well as independently, answered phone calls and assisted case workers if needed
Executive Marketing and Advertising Coordinator
United Common Ground (UCG)
Madison, Wisconsin
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Assembled and analyzed sales forecasts.
- Prepared marketing and advertising strategies, plans, and objectives.
- Planned and organized promotional presentations.
- Wrote strong advertising copy for use in email blasts, social media posts and online ad
Legal Intern
Representative Francesca Hong
Madison, MI
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Answered management's questions and effectively presented information upon request.
- Worked independently to meet deadlines and achieve objectives for special projects.
- Demonstrated ability to work with people across different social identities and backgrounds.
Board Member/Finance Manager
Muslim Inter-Scholastic Tournament
Chicago, IL
02.2017 - 01.2021
- Packaged financial agreements through cross-functional collaboration with controller and title clerk.
- Accomplished revenue and profitability goals by applying extensive knowledge of bank and credit union programs as well as factors which produced best terms.
- Analyzed spending and reviewed partnerships to restructure procedures and policies to guide business improvements.
Assistant English Teacher
British School of Tripoli
Tripoli , Libya
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted many students from different age groups in learning English grammar and basic writing.
- Educated Advanced English students of 30 per class.
- Cooperated with Top professors and had the opportunity to watch them teach the class.
- Created and Taught lessons for Intermediate English level students.
Founder/President
Muslim Student Association
Madison, Wisconsin
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Reestablished the club in 2018.
- Fundraised over $850 to be donated for charity, and the rest went to MIST to provide financial support for kids to be able to compete.
- Worked with Vice President to create and organize club schedules including meetings, activities, and events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI05.2023
Skills
- Campaign tracking
- Budget Management
- Fluent in Arabic
- Researching news and stories
- Advertising expertise
- Legislative Staff
- Policy issues
- Organizing
- MS Office
- Community relations
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Social Media Marketing
- Fundraising
Timeline
Events Team Coordinator
Social Justice for Palestine
09.2023 - Current
International Student Mentor
UW-Madison
09.2023 - 01.2024
North African Student Organization (NAS)
Self found
09.2022 - 01.2024
Administrative Intern
Center for DREAMers
02.2022 - 12.2022
Research Intern
Marwa Shalaby
01.2022 - 12.2022
Director of Newsletter
Muslimdepiction
12.2021 - 12.2023
Civic Influencer
Campus Elect Engagement Project (CEEP)
09.2021 - 12.2022
Intern for Mark Pocan
Mark Pocan
08.2021 - 01.2022
Podcast Host
Muslim Girl in America Podcast
07.2021 - Current
Legal Intern
Representative Francesca Hong
06.2021 - 08.2021
Executive Marketing and Advertising Coordinator
United Common Ground (UCG)
12.2020 - 01.2022
Assistant English Teacher
British School of Tripoli
06.2019 - 08.2019
Founder/President
Muslim Student Association
09.2017 - 05.2019
Board Member/Finance Manager
Muslim Inter-Scholastic Tournament
02.2017 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
University of Wisconsin - Madison
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