Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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RELATED COURSES TAKEN
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PAYA DIZDAREVIC

Ames,IA

Summary

Innovative leader with aspirations in brand development and social media management. Strong communicator adept at crafting strategic campaigns that resonate with target audiences and enhance brand visibility.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

BWR Floor President

Hall Council
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Represented residents’ interests and collaborated with peers to improve dorm life and community engagement.
  • Assisted in planning, promoting, and executing hall events and initiatives to strengthen student community.
  • Communicated concerns between residents and leadership to support a positive living environment.
  • Gained experience in leadership, event planning, and peer communication in a student government setting.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Advertising

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
12-2025

Skills

  • Brand development
  • Social media management
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Brand strategy

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Bosnian
Native/ Bilingual

RELATED COURSES TAKEN

JLMC 3160 VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN

  • Developed proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign through visual communication design projects.
  • Created digital and print design materials applying principles of layout, typography, and color theory.
  • Designed branding, marketing, and publication assets using Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Applied design thinking to produce visually engaging and functional communication pieces.

ADVRT 3440 ADVERTISING CREATIVITY

  • Developed advertising concepts through creative briefs, copywriting, and campaign planning.
  • Produced ad materials including brochures, billboards, print ads, and radio spots.
  • Practiced persuasive writing and messaging tailored to diverse audiences and media channels.

ADVRT 4730 SOCIAL MEDIA STATEGY 

  • Developed and implemented social media campaigns across Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook.
  • Created platform-specific content including posts, graphics, and a podcast episode to drive engagement.
  • Applied analytics and scheduling tools to optimize content performance; earned Hootsuite certification.

Certification

  • Hootsuite Platform (2025) Certified
  • Hootsuite Social Media Marketing (2025) Certified

Timeline

BWR Floor President

Hall Council
09.2023 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Advertising

Iowa State University