MARIAM TAFWED
Rookies
Sterling,USA
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Press Communications Intern
2 Months- Drafted press releases, co-chair statements, candidate quotes, writing in the voice of DAGA leadership and candidates in key target states
- Developed digital content and strategic communications highlighting Democratic Attorneys General nationwide, while compiling daily media clips and monitoring media coverage of policy issues and campaigns
Barista
4 Months- Prepared and served specialty coffee, espresso drinks, and food items while maintaining quality and consistency standards
- Delivered friendly and efficient customer service to students, faculty, and visitors in a high-volume campus café environment
Cashier
6 Months- Delivered high-quality customer service in a fast-paced retail environment, assisting customers with product selection, returns, and checkout
- Operated point-of-sale (POS) systems, processed cash and card transactions, and balanced cash drawers accurately
Server/Server-Trainer/Hostess
2 Years 9 Months- Provided high quality dining services in retirement home, developing strong customer service and communication skills in a fast-paced environment
- Promoted to Server-Trainer and Hostess, mentoring new employees and coordinating front-of-house operations to improve efficiency
Education
Dual Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Affairs, Media Studies
- Minor in Public Policy
- Civic Cornerstone Fellow
- GPA: 3.50 GPA
Advanced Studies Diploma
- Senior Class President, 2023-2024
- Loudoun County Public Schools Student School Board Representative, 2023-2024
- Editor-in-Chief of Yearbook, Editor-in-Chief of Newsmagazine, Head Video Editor of 'Panther Post' - Weekly News Segment
- Varsity Cross Country Captain (Coaches Award 2023), Indoor Track Captain (Female MVP 2023), Outdoor Track Captain
Skills
Technical: Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Photoshop
Excel
Google Suite
Meltwater
Languages: Fluency in English
Persian (Farsi
Dari)
Moderately Proficient in Spanish
Timeline
Press Communications Intern
Democratic Attorneys General Association
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
Barista
Rookies
04.2026 - CurrentRead More
Cashier
Sierra, TJX Companies
06.2025 - 12.2025Read More
Server/Server-Trainer/Hostess
Erickson Senior Living
07.2022 - 04.2025Read More
University of Virginia
Dual Bachelor of Arts from Foreign Affairs, Media Studies
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Potomac Falls High School
Advanced Studies Diploma
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