Rana Mursi
Arlington,Virginia
Summary
I'm very outgoing and active with the people in my community. I love helping others whether it be directly or in a way. I'm very passionate about equality, diversity, and inclusion. I push myself in every way and try to never give up. I’m meticulous and detail-oriented with excellent observational, organizational and communication skills. I'm a motivated individual with strong work ethic and working independently. Strong organizational and team collaboration skills with experience in improving processes. I additionally also speak Arabic and French. Diligent College Student focused on political science and business finance and dedication to prompt project completion and continual adaptation. Team-oriented collaborator with reliability and focus on equitable task distribution through group projects and motivation to accomplish mutually held goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Service
Myself
03.2016 - Current
- Local Clean up
- Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
- The people in my neighborhood hold local clean-up events that I've attended since I was little
- Extracurricular Activities
- Organized fundraising campaigns to benefit the organization's mission.
- Facilitated team building initiatives amongst staff members in order to maximize efficiency.
- Created promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, videos, to advertise available volunteering opportunities.
Summer Camp Counselor
Baileys community center
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Grade 8, 9, 10, 11 45 Hrs/Week
- Provided guidance and support to campers in a safe, encouraging environment.
- Supervised groups of children during recreational activities.
- Encouraged positive behavior among campers through role modeling and reinforcement techniques.
- Organized games and sports activities to keep campers entertained.
- Helped plan special events such as field trips, picnics, and BBQs.
- Assisted with meal preparation and served meals in an organized manner.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to provide updates on their child's progress at camp.
- Educated children about nature conservation and outdoor living skills such as building shelters or starting fires safely.
Tutor
Myself
09.2020 - Current
- Weekly
- I home tutor younger kids
- Prepared and administered tests to assess student understanding of course material.
- Provided comprehensive feedback on student progress, including areas for improvement and successes.
- Demonstrated various teaching techniques to engage students in the learning process.
- Encouraged students to ask questions about topics they did not understand.
- Helped students develop critical thinking skills by engaging them in interactive dialogue about challenging concepts.
Stylist Manager
Lovisa Jewelry
Arlington, VA
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Handled customer issues to satisfaction by listening to complaints and offering effective solutions.
- Trained and mentored team members to achieve optimal performance and meet challenging business targets.
- Maintained inventory levels by ordering supplies, restocking shelves, and tracking stock levels.
- Assisted customers in selecting jewelry items that best suited their needs and preferences.
- Resolved guest complaints.
Librarian Assistant
School Library
05.2016 - 02.2022
- 6, 7, 8 20 Hrs/Week
- Maintained accurate library records for inventory of periodicals and books.
- Maintained well-rounded knowledge of automated library systems and reference data to share with patrons and visitors.
- Prepared and maintained displays and displayed cases.
- Assisted in organizing library materials and keeping shelves orderly.
- Provided reference services to library patrons, including locating books and other materials.
- Organized special events such as author readings or book clubs.
- Updated the libraries website with current information about upcoming events or resources available.
Representative
Cutco Vector
12.2023 - Current
- Talked with different types of people to try to get them to buy what I was selling
- Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
- Created displays for merchandise according to company guidelines and standards.
- Demonstrated strong problem solving skills when faced with challenging situations or complex inquiries from customers.
- Developed and implemented marketing campaigns to increase customer engagement.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to inform marketing decisions and strategies.
President/Vice President
Black Student Union
Arlington, VA
09.2019 - 06.2023
- I was vice president of the club last year and president this school year.
- Organized and facilitated board meetings, strategic planning sessions, and class meetings.
- Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization.
- Represented the organization at community events and public forums to promote equality awareness and inclusion.
Vice President/secretary
Model UN
Arlington, VA
09.2019 - 06.2023
- I was very active in Model UN, I attended almost every conference and I really just enjoyed the club as a whole.
- Prepared, formatted and bound reports for professional presentations.
- Facilitated internal communication by distributing information and scheduling presentations.
- Provided oversight of all departments in order to ensure smooth operation of daily activities.
Morning News Anchor
Wakefield High School
Arlington, VA
09.2016 - 06.2023
- Did it all of elementary school and got in touch with media again in high school
- Reported news stories for publication or broadcast, thoroughly describing background and details of events.
- Conducted interviews with various individuals to obtain valuable quotes for stories.
- Devised and published special headlines and content for social media.
- Collaborated with producers to determine story selection and coverage plans for each broadcast day.
Identity Matters
Wakefield High School
11.2021 - 06.2023
- It was a newly formed club where we discussed ways to make our school a safer and more comfortable place for students
- We covered topics such as mental health, all abuse, struggles at home, ect., I didn't have an official position but I was still active in allowing everyone equal opportunities
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
Theater
Wakefield
09.2021 - 12.2023
- I helped out with both the winter and spring play
- I was head of costumes and props as well as publicity, I ran the Instagram account and did advertising.
- Set up stage lighting equipment prior to each performance according to director's specifications.
- Assembled and arranged materials for display or sale.
- Provided input about media and assets to departmental committees.
United Minority Girls
United Minority Girls, UMG
01.2021 - 06.2023
- It was a group of minority girls.
- We all came together to learn about opportunities for college and different options.
- Invited guest speakers
- Helped with college applications, putting together resumes and financial aid.
- Created and implemented strategies to ensure effective delivery of the diversity and inclusion program.
- Collaborated with other departments on initiatives related to diversity and inclusion.
Debate Club
Wakefield High School
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Conducted weekly practice sessions with students to teach the fundamentals of argumentation and rhetoric.
- Assisted in developing strategies for team members to use during debates.
- Utilized current events and news stories to teach relevant topics related to debating.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-2027
BBA - Business Finance
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-2027
High School Diploma -
Wakefield High School
Arlington, VA06.2023
Justice High School
Falls Church, VA03-2020
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Self-Motivated
- Active Listening
- Good listening skills
- Decision Making
- Responsible
- Teambuilding
- Leadership
- Organization and Time Management
- Self-motivated professional
- Customer Service
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Timeline
Representative
Cutco Vector
12.2023 - Current
Stylist Manager
Lovisa Jewelry
10.2022 - 04.2023
Identity Matters
Wakefield High School
11.2021 - 06.2023
Debate Club
Wakefield High School
10.2021 - 06.2023
Theater
Wakefield
09.2021 - 12.2023
United Minority Girls
United Minority Girls, UMG
01.2021 - 06.2023
Tutor
Myself
09.2020 - Current
President/Vice President
Black Student Union
09.2019 - 06.2023
Vice President/secretary
Model UN
09.2019 - 06.2023
Summer Camp Counselor
Baileys community center
06.2018 - 08.2021
Morning News Anchor
Wakefield High School
09.2016 - 06.2023
Librarian Assistant
School Library
05.2016 - 02.2022
Volunteer Service
Myself
03.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
BBA - Business Finance
Virginia Commonwealth University
High School Diploma -
Wakefield High School
Justice High School