Maryam Tairi
Chicago,IL
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Book Seller
Half Price Books
Niles, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Researched market trends and customer demand, increasing sales by 18%, by setting competitive prices and sales strategies for books, comics, video games, and merchandise
- Identified top-selling products, enhancing inventory turnover by 12% by improving inventory, and boosting sales.
- Utilized my strong communication skills to engage with customers, resulting in improved customer satisfaction and increased sales.
Social Media Manager Intern
Heritage Museum of Asian Art
Chicago, IL
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Created and managed social media strategies for Instagram and TikTok, boosting brand visibility and engagement, as measured by an increase in followers of 16%.
- Developed engaging content, including videos and posts, resulting in a 10% increase in user interaction and activity.
- Led the social media campaign for the 10th Anniversary Gala, increasing event awareness and attendance by 22%.
- Worked on updating the website and kept our branding consistent across all digital channels
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Illinois Chicago
05-2025
Skills
- Office 365 (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
- Canva
- Wix Website design
- Eventbrite
- Salesforce
- Social Media Knowledge: LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Google Analytics, and Hootsuite
Certification
- LinkedIn Learning: Learning Excel Online (Microsoft 365)
- LinkedIn Learning: Excel: Creating Business Budgets
- Hootsuite: Social Media Marketing Certification
Applied Experience
- Heritage Museum Gala Social Media Management, Oversaw live social media coverage for the Heritage Museum Gala and more, ensuring a steady stream of engaging content on Instagram. Captured high-quality photos and videos to document key moments, highlighting guest interactions, performances, and exhibits. Maintained real-time updates and engagement, keeping followers informed while amplifying event visibility. Managed content scheduling, post-event recaps, and audience interaction to sustain momentum beyond the gala. Additionally, I managed the event updates on the museum's website, including events and ticketing information, ensuring everything stayed current and accessible.
- Sustainability & Engagement Strategy | Lakefront Brewery (B Corp Project), Collaborated with the owner of Lakefront Brewery on a B Corp project, analyzing sustainability, customer engagement, and employee well-being. Developed marketing-driven recommendations, including Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs), rainwater harvesting, and a bottle return service, to enhance brand sustainability and stakeholder relations. Focused on aligning eco-friendly initiatives with consumer engagement strategies to strengthen brand loyalty and public perception.
Timeline
Book Seller
Half Price Books
08.2024 - Current
Social Media Manager Intern
Heritage Museum of Asian Art
04.2024 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Illinois Chicago
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