Hanan Muhammad
Chicago,IL
Summary
Driven by a strong work ethic and exceptional customer service skills, I excelled in diverse roles from an Editor at Editcheck to a dedicated Intern at Cook County State's Attorney's Office. Leveraging expertise in editing and proofreading, I enhanced content quality and efficiency, while my interpersonal abilities fostered positive client and team relationships.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Cook County State's Attorney's Office
2650 S California Ave
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within the law industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations..
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to enhance skill set, contributing to overall intern growth and potential future employment prospects.
- Gained hands-on experience in various law programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
Babysitter
Rising Star Day Care
8911 South Harper Ave.
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
- Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Guided school homework and read bedtime stories to support development.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Fostered creativity through engaging arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and expression.
- Ensured proper hygiene among kids under my care by teaching them about personal cleanliness thus promoting good health habits.
- Enhanced language development by engaging in storytelling, reading books, and encouraging conversation among the children under my care.
- Supported academic growth by assisting with homework assignments, enhancing comprehension, and providing additional resources as needed.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
Volunteer
Salaam Restaurant
700 W 79th St, Chicago, IL
01.2021 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates.
- Provided exceptional support for event management tasks, resulting in smoothly executed functions that exceeded expectations.
Server
Salaam Restaurant
700 W 79th St, Chicago, IL
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Server
Muhammad University Of Islam
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts leading to repeat business.
Volunteer
Salaam Restaurant
700 W 79th St, Chicago, IL
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Actively participated in staff meetings, contributing ideas for process improvement and program development strategies.
- Provided exceptional support for event management tasks, resulting in smoothly executed functions that exceeded expectations.
- Facilitated communication between volunteers and staff members through regular updates via newsletters or social media platforms.
- Contributed to strategic planning meetings, providing valuable insights based on firsthand experience with target populations.
Intern
Nation Of Islam Youth Committee
01.2021 - Current
- Efficiently managed a wide range of administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings, generating correspondence, and maintaining files for optimal organization.
- Assisted in the development of comprehensive plans for various projects, resulting in timely completion and high-quality outcomes.
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication between team members and maintaining detailed documentation.
- Conducted demographic and economic analyses to inform land use planning and policy recommendations, supporting data-driven decision making.
- Conducted site assessments to verify plan accuracy and feasibility of proposed developments.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with planning and other teams to cement partnerships and achieve mutual goals.
- Assisted with grant writing efforts to secure funding for vital community improvement initiatives, contributing to overall budgetary goals.
- Helped implement innovative sustainable design principles within various projects, promoting environmentally conscious development practices across the organization.
- Created visual aids such as maps, charts, and diagrams to effectively communicate complex planning concepts during presentations.
Editor
Editcheck
07.2022 - Current
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
- Checked reference sources to verify dates, facts and statistics.
- Enhanced publication quality by diligently proofreading and editing articles for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
- Kept up-to-date on industry trends and emerging topics to ensure the relevancy of published materials.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Collaborated with writers and graphic designers to develop content schedules and plan workflows.
- Collaborated with graphics department to develop and implement visual elements.
- Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
- Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects.
- Enhanced video quality by applying color correction, grading, and special effects techniques.
- Conceived, crafted and executed dynamic video edits to captivate target audiences and accomplish project objectives.
- Improved client satisfaction by delivering visually engaging content tailored to their specific needs and preferences.
- Developed best practice content editing techniques to enhance content performance across social platforms and extend content across traditional platforms.
- Worked with graphic templates and seamlessly inserted into videos.
- Combined text, video and other composited elements onscreen to create logical, coherent layouts.
- Developed creative solutions for complex editing challenges, enhancing the overall narrative impact of videos.
- Provided constructive feedback on rough cuts, collaborating with editors to refine final products for maximum impact.
- Saw concepts through to completion by working to develop final edits, color and other elements in post-production process.
Distributor
Talib Karriem
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Streamlined distribution processes for improved efficiency and reduced delivery times.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and support to distributors.
- Collaborated with suppliers for timely product deliveries, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Addressed any complaints or issues swiftly, demonstrating a commitment to excellent customer service.
Event Organizer
Lisa R. Muhammad
Chicago, IL
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Increased event attendance by strategically marketing and promoting events through various channels.
- Created engaging visual materials such as invitations, programs, banners, signage to promote consistent branding across all aspects of the event experience.
- Participated in strategy development and planning to grow organizing program and advance campaigns.
Food Distributor
Common Ground
Chicago, IL
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Increased customer satisfaction by efficiently managing and distributing food products to clients.
- Stored and distributed food products with care and discipline and with full attention to safety and quality standards and regulations.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable pricing and terms.
- Organized trade shows and events to showcase the company''s offerings, generating leads for future business opportunities.
Education
No Degree - Law (Pre-Law)
Muhammad University of Islam
7351 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 6064907.2026
Skills
- Editing and proofreading
- Strong grammar knowledge
- Video Editing
- Clear Communication
- Strong Work Ethic
- Flexible scheduling
- Maintaining safe environment
- Child Supervision
- Childcare
Timeline
Distributor
Talib Karriem
03.2024 - 05.2024
Volunteer
Salaam Restaurant
02.2024 - 05.2024
Server
Muhammad University Of Islam
12.2023 - 01.2024
Food Distributor
Common Ground
12.2023 - 12.2023
Intern
Cook County State's Attorney's Office
07.2023 - 08.2023
Editor
Editcheck
07.2022 - Current
Server
Salaam Restaurant
05.2022 - 02.2024
Event Organizer
Lisa R. Muhammad
02.2022 - 02.2024
Volunteer
Salaam Restaurant
01.2021 - Current
Intern
Nation Of Islam Youth Committee
01.2021 - Current
Babysitter
Rising Star Day Care
01.2019 - 01.2023
No Degree - Law (Pre-Law)
Muhammad University of Islam