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Shamia Rahman

Summary

Design major with a strong foundation in marketing and communications, passionate about creating impactful designs that align with and advance corporate objectives by blending functionality with aesthetics. Skilled in program coordination, student engagement, and administrative support, with proven expertise in leveraging digital tools to enhance learning environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President/Design Operations Specialist

Efforts In Youth Development of Bangladesh (EYDB)
01.2019 - Current
  • Directed nonprofit focused on youth education and health, engaging with 200+ international volunteers.
  • Created literacy program and library in collaboration with Beacon Point to support local communities.
  • Co-developed sustainable menstrual kits and reproductive health resources with Days for Girls.
  • Contributed to EYDB's website design, improving functionality and accessibility.

Project Coordinator

Surgical Aesthetics Awareness Campaign
02.2024 - 06.2025
  • Produced a print and digital magazine addressing negative perceptions of plastic surgery and critiquing the toxic standards perpetuated by the beauty industry.
  • Performed in-depth historical research to guide design direction, enhancing the authenticity, relevance, and creative depth of the magazine.
  • Interviewed individuals serving as models for magazine photoshoots.

Administrative & Visual Communications Assistant

Koinonia Farm
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Led the visual rebranding initiative for Koinonia Farm, designing a new logo and brand identity system reflecting the farm’s history, values, and evolving mission
  • Conducted comprehensive brand research and competitive analysis to guide visual direction
  • Ensured consistency with contemporary branding standards throughout the project

Social Media Coordinator

Unraveling Fast Fashion (Magazine)
06.2024 - 11.2024
  • Launched a visual campaign advocating sustainable fashion practices via thrifted clothing to confront the fast fashion sector
  • Promoted throughout book club events in New York City

Creative Assistant

Equity Challenges in Design
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Developed inclusive design strategies focused on benefiting underserved and historically marginalized communities
  • Engaged with community stakeholders and planning teams to promote equitable design practices

Social Media Manager

Just Skin
02.2022 - 10.2022
  • Managed social media platforms, created promotional materials for new product launches, and executed a marketing campaign

Education

B.A. - New Media and Digital Design, Concentration: New Media & Commerce

Fordham University
New York

Skills

  • Project management
  • Content creation
  • Partnership building
  • Brand development
  • Market research
  • Visual communication

Timeline

Administrative & Visual Communications Assistant

Koinonia Farm
01.2025 - 05.2025

Social Media Coordinator

Unraveling Fast Fashion (Magazine)
06.2024 - 11.2024

Project Coordinator

Surgical Aesthetics Awareness Campaign
02.2024 - 06.2025

Creative Assistant

Equity Challenges in Design
01.2023 - 07.2023

Social Media Manager

Just Skin
02.2022 - 10.2022

Vice President/Design Operations Specialist

Efforts In Youth Development of Bangladesh (EYDB)
01.2019 - Current

B.A. - New Media and Digital Design, Concentration: New Media & Commerce

Fordham University