Haneen Zain
San Jose,CA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Donor Relations
UC Santa Cruz
07.2022 - Current
- Written, edited, and contracted out over 100 alumni and development communications stories.
- Conducted interviews for storytelling purposes.
- Written and developed impact reports sent to over 12,000 donors of the university.
- Mentored student writing interns.
Alumni Communications Coordinator
UC Santa Cruz
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Produced alumni profiles in an effort to boost university reputation.
- Updated website and social media pages with well-coordinated communications aimed at conveying information and generating interest.
- Maintained message consistency across channels to fully support short and long-term communications goals.
Contributing Writer
Lookout Local News
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Wrote breaking news stories, profiles, and COVID-19 related features.
- Interviewed appropriate individuals for storytelling.
Editor in Chief
City On A Hill Press, UC Santa Cruz
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Worked as a fact checker, reporter, and desk editor before being elected Editor in Chief in 2020.
- Converted print news publication to an all-online news platform in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Hired, mentored, and supported around 40 staff members.
- Wrote, edited, and assigned 10-15 stories per week.
Education
Copy Editing Certification -
UC San Diego
06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Politics
UC Santa Cruz
05.2021
Skills
- Effective time management
- Ability to work with large teams
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to learn quickly
- Initiative and problem-solving
- Strong communication skills
Timeline
Assistant Director of Donor Relations
UC Santa Cruz
07.2022 - Current
Alumni Communications Coordinator
UC Santa Cruz
01.2022 - 07.2022
Contributing Writer
Lookout Local News
05.2021 - 11.2021
Editor in Chief
City On A Hill Press, UC Santa Cruz
01.2018 - 06.2021
Copy Editing Certification -
UC San Diego
Bachelor of Arts - Politics
UC Santa Cruz
Similar Profiles
Cambria AndersonCambria Anderson
College Dance Team at UC Santa CruzCollege Dance Team at UC Santa Cruz
Sohrab KomeiliSohrab Komeili
Research Assistant at UC Santa CruzResearch Assistant at UC Santa Cruz
Desiree RodriguezDesiree Rodriguez
UCSC EOP Administrative Receptionist at UC Santa CruzUCSC EOP Administrative Receptionist at UC Santa Cruz
Alexander KirkmanAlexander Kirkman
Student at UC Santa CruzStudent at UC Santa Cruz
Samuel Nehemiah PerezSamuel Nehemiah Perez
Warehouse Worker at Hawkins ConstructionWarehouse Worker at Hawkins Construction