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Nargol Rashidian

Tarzana,CA
Nargol Rashidian

Summary

Passionate about promoting lasting customer satisfaction by delivering quality service and unparalleled support. Proficient in customer service best practices and related options. Dedicated Community Organizer with 4 years of empowering underserved cultures and interests. Skilled at connecting organizations with powerful allies to solicit real change and effective action. Known for bringing diverse groups together to achieve universally beneficial goals.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
2
Languages

Work History

Hermozo Textile

Assistant Sales Person
06.2022 - 07.2023

Job overview

  • Dedicated to providing costumers with top-notch fabrics, pitching relevant products and keeping up with fashion trends.
  • Support sales strategies to meet and exceed sales goals.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Mal Mal Clothing

Sales Associate
01.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Babysitting
01.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Taking care of kids (1.5-10 yrs old) and helping them develop their potential.
  • Developed strong bonds with families, resulting in long-term relationships and repeat babysitting opportunities.
  • Created an enjoyable atmosphere during babysitting sessions through storytelling, games, and music.
  • Developed strong rapport with families, leading to numerous referrals for additional babysitting opportunities.
  • Maintained clean and organized living spaces throughout duration of babysitting responsibilities.
  • Kept detailed records of each babysitting session including hours worked, activities completed, and any pertinent notes for parents.

Math and English Tutoring
01.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Tutoring kids from kindergarten to sophomore year in High School with math and English.
  • Utilized various teaching methods, including visual aids, interactive games, and real-world examples to engage students and enhance learning experiences.
  • Consistently monitored student progress, adjusting teaching strategies as needed to ensure optimal learning outcomes.

Music Instructor
01.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Teaching a variety of Middle Eastern musical instruments to people of all ages.
  • Fostered inviting and comfortable learning environments for students to promote enthusiasm for their instruments and commitment to practicing.
  • Enhanced student performance by developing individualized lesson plans tailored to their strengths and weaknesses.
  • Developed students'' critical listening skills by incorporating music analysis activities into lessons, enabling them to better understand the nuances of various compositions.

Bazi Va Zaban After School Program

Arts and Craft Teacher
01.2018 - 02.2020

Job overview

  • Teaching Iranian kids Farsi through making arts and crafts and theatre performances.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.

Social Activist
01.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Volunteered at protests and rallies of multiple Iranian organizations
  • Raised public awareness about social issues by organizing and participating in rallies, marches, and other events.
  • Conducted workshops or seminars that educated community members on ways they can participate in activism efforts to create positive change.
  • Mentored new activists in best practices when it comes to organizing events or spreading awareness surrounding specific causes.

LA Daf Ensemble

Principal player
01.2015 - Current

Job overview

  • All-female Iranian drum band
  • Frequently performed throughout Southern California for the last seven years.

Farhang Foundation
03.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Partnered with the Foundation to make storytelling programs for children
  • These programs teach children about the richness of their native culture.
  • Streamlined communication between team members, resulting in improved coordination and timely completion of projects.
  • Completed projects within established deadlines through effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
  • Optimized resource allocation by coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials required for foundation work.

Assistant Set and Costume Designer/Backstage Manager
01.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Assisting well-known set and costume designers, including my mom, for music videos and plays.
  • Expanded creative skillset through continuous professional development opportunities such as workshops, courses, or conferences.
  • Read scripts and researched appropriate costumes.

Getty Center

Actor
09.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Acted in many Persian theatre productions in Southern California (including the Getty Center)
  • Worked collaboratively with other actors to perform scenes and convey stories.
  • Developed strong memorization skills for quick mastery of scripts, enabling efficient preparation for auditions and performances.
  • Exhibited strong professionalism by maintaining punctuality, preparedness, and open communication throughout all stages of the production process.

Creative Writer
01.2016 - Current

Job overview

  • Engaging in creative writing and building a portfolio of prose and poetry.
  • Utilized strong editing skills to revise written work for clarity, coherence, and grammatical correctness.
  • Enhanced reader engagement by developing compelling characters and unique storylines in various literary genres.
  • Explored unconventional narrative structures to create innovative stories that captivated readers and challenged traditional storytelling norms.

Skirball Center

Volunteer at Skirball Family Festival
06.2017 - 07.2017

Job overview

  • 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.

Education

University of California- Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Bachelor of Arts from Global Studies- Peace & Conflict- The Middle East
06.2027

University Overview

Skills

  • Effective communication skills
  • Fluent in English and Farsi
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving abilities
  • Customer Relations
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Nonprofit Management
  • Cross-cultural competency
  • Community organizing
  • Public Speaking

Quote

How many ideas have there been in the history of the human race that were unthinkable ten years before they appeared?
Fyodor Dostoevsky
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Leadership Experience

Leadership Experience

Founder of Youth Club-A More Balanced World, A More Balanced World is a non-profit organization. We are a group of 15 teenagers working together and giving back to our generation worldwide. This organization helps underprivileged students around the globe access education. I have been running meetings to prepare for a future Gala that the Youth Club.

Hobbies and Interests

Hobbies and Interests

- Creative Writer

- Musician

- Painter

- Political Writer

Leadership Experience

Leadership Experience

Founder of Youth Club-A More Balanced World, A More Balanced World is a non-profit organization. We are a group of 15 teenagers working together and giving back to our generation worldwide. This organization helps underprivileged students around the globe access education. I have been running meetings to prepare for a future Gala that the Youth Club.

Interests

Politics

Writing

Music

Community Building

Timeline

Actor
Getty Center
09.2022 - Current
Assistant Sales Person
Hermozo Textile
06.2022 - 07.2023
Music Instructor
01.2019 - Current
Social Activist
01.2019 - Current
Assistant Set and Costume Designer/Backstage Manager
01.2019 - Current
Farhang Foundation
03.2018 - Current
Sales Associate
Mal Mal Clothing
01.2018 - Current
Math and English Tutoring
01.2018 - Current
Arts and Craft Teacher
Bazi Va Zaban After School Program
01.2018 - 02.2020
Volunteer at Skirball Family Festival
Skirball Center
06.2017 - 07.2017
Babysitting
01.2017 - Current
Creative Writer
01.2016 - Current
Principal player
LA Daf Ensemble
01.2015 - Current
University of California- Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts from Global Studies- Peace & Conflict- The Middle East

Hobbies and Interests

Hobbies and Interests

- Creative Writer

- Musician

- Painter

- Political Writer

Nargol Rashidian