Zahra Farahmand
Orono,ME
Summary
Skilled Environmental Science professional with expertise in water sampling, curriculum development, and social media management. Strong customer service and leadership abilities, fluent in Persian and English. Currently completing a B.S. in Ecology and Environmental Sciences at the University of Maine
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Science and Education Intern
Penobscot Indian Nation, Old Town
, United States
05.2023 - Current
- Assist in water and fish tissue sampling to monitor persistent bioaccumulative toxic substances
- Conduct fieldwork to collect dragonfly larvae samples for lab analysis for mercury contamination
- Develop K-12 curricular materials on environmental health, bioaccumulation, and Wabanaki culture.
Front Desk Agent
UMaine Office of International Programs
Orono , United States
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Answering calls
- Manage online and phone reservations
- Verifying reservations - Assists customers in making reservations
- Checking guests in and out
- Greeting all office guests
- Maintaining records and files
- Maintaining office supplies
- Maintaining a clean work area
- Page 1 of 2 - Reminding appointments.
Social Media Intern
Bard College
New York , United States
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Developed social media content and campaigns and analyzed metrics to capture trends and opportunities
- Edited videos, photos, and graphics for use in branded materials
- Scheduled content for publication on social media at ideal times
- Combined secondary data sources with keyword research to more accurately profile and satisfy user intent
- Employed storytelling for digital content and developed unique campaigns to promote brand engagement.
Team Leader
Rainbow Social and Cultural Organisation
, Afghanistan
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Organized and delivered environmental education workshops to middle school students
- Organized and delivered book reading competition among middle school students
- Led cleanup campaign in Kabul
- Written reports of the activities to the project managers
- Won Best Team Award among 20 teams of Rainabow Social and Cultural
- Organization.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Environmental Studies
American University of Central Asia (AUCA)
08.2023
Bachelor of Science - BS - Ecology and Environmental Sciences
University of Maine
Skills
- Water Sampling
- Water Testing
- Field Work
Personal Information
Title: Student at the University of Maine Intern at the Penobscot Indian Nation
Languages
- Persian, Native or Bilingual
- English, Professional Working
Awards
- Dean's List Fall 2023
- Maine Scholarship Commitment
- Qatar Scholarship for Afghanistan
- Program International Student Scholar
- Dean's List Spring 2024
Publications
PFAS Water Contamination in New Jersey: Perspectives and Experiences
Timeline
Front Desk Agent
UMaine Office of International Programs
01.2024 - 06.2024
Environmental Science and Education Intern
Penobscot Indian Nation, Old Town
05.2023 - Current
Social Media Intern
Bard College
01.2023 - 04.2023
Team Leader
Rainbow Social and Cultural Organisation
01.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor's degree - Environmental Studies
American University of Central Asia (AUCA)
Bachelor of Science - BS - Ecology and Environmental Sciences
University of Maine
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