Shalini Nesan
Los Angeles,California
Summary
Highly efficient Communications Analyst with strong administrative expertise and public sector background. Effectively managed large services group's administrative functions and received recognition for quality of work. Excellent organizational and collaborative skills leading to outstanding results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Media and Digital Communications Analyst
USC Annenberg School For Communication
Los Angeles, CA - California
09.2021 - Current
- Tracked analytics of social media influence on campaigns for specific market and key campaigns across markets for the Third Space Youth Institute.
- Consolidated data on multi-market level and drew conclusions and recommendations across markets for brand campaigns and reputational topics.
- Monitored online presence of company's brand on Facebook and LinkedIn to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships, brought up social media engagement by over 50% on these platforms since beginning.
- Developed marketing content such as relevant blogs, promotional materials, and advertisements for social media.
University Relations Chair
Questbridge National Scholars, USC Chapter
08.2021 - Current
- Serves as the bridge of communication between low- income university students and external resources.
- Facilitated internal and external communications, with University administration, 83 members, external organizations, and 200+ national sponsors.
- Found 21 new potential sponsors for the organization
- Developed campaigns to increase public awareness of USC Questbridge and engage members.
- Managed 14 service projects in 4 months from start to finish by finding funding partners, making detailed plans, and executing projects.
Third Space Youth Institute Intern
USC Annenberg Center For Third Space Thinking
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Mentored 50 underprivileged high-school students in the LA area to provide educational resources and the skills needed to succeed.
- Guided these students through the college application process, and connected them with resources designed to ease student burdens.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome financial, personal, social affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Planned and led career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
Professional College Counselor
Summer ReachOut
Los Angeles, CA - California
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Assisted with admissions process, financial aid process, and obstacles that arose.
- Counseled around 4 clients per week regarding course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, and career planning.
Department Assistant
Margaret Tietz Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center
Jamaica, New York
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Collaborated with staff to create recreation offerings for over 100 residents and facilitated communication about new programs to generate involvement.
- Facilitated recreational programs such as game nights and personal visitation that increased resident well- being over 40%
- Factored-in abilities, needs, and interests of all residents in development of events and programs.
Education
B.A. - International Relations
The University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.2023
High School Diploma -
Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School
2020
Skills
- Expert in Microsoft and Google Software
- Expert in Canva, Adobe, and other graphic design Software
- Exemplary Professional Writing Skills
- Adaptable, Creative, Motivated, Critical Thinker, Public Speaker, Diligent, Works well in team settings and individually
- Strategic planning
- Network Development / Operations
- Analysis & Evaluation
- Team Leadership & Development
Additional Information
National Society of Leadership and Success ( Presidential, 2022), Dean’s Honor Roll (2021), Salutatorian of Graduating Class (2020), Journalism/Leadership Certificate & Medal (2020), Student Government Medal (2020), AP Scholar Award with Honors (2020)
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Italian
Limited Working
Tamil
Limited Working
Sinhala
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Social Media and Digital Communications Analyst
USC Annenberg School For Communication
09.2021 - Current
University Relations Chair
Questbridge National Scholars, USC Chapter
08.2021 - Current
Third Space Youth Institute Intern
USC Annenberg Center For Third Space Thinking
06.2021 - 08.2022
Professional College Counselor
Summer ReachOut
01.2020 - 01.2021
Department Assistant
Margaret Tietz Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center
06.2018 - 08.2018
B.A. - International Relations
The University of Southern California
High School Diploma -
Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School
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