Zainab Azzam
Analytical Problem Solver
Louisville,KY
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level data science position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Organizer
GDG (Google Developers Group)
Mosul, Iraq
7 2022 - Current
- Leading 15 team members of programmers and Developers
- Planning activities and events
- Writing and sending proposals to sponsors and donors
- Marketing for gathering on websites and others
- Managing social media team to reach customers.
- Develop strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth
Communications Director
MES Gaming Hub
Mosul, Iraq
1 2023 - 5 2023
- Developed and implemented short- and long-term communications strategies.
- Prepare and manage all communications material
- Develop brand voice and maintain brand integrity across all platforms
- Enhanced brand visibility by developing and executing strategic communication plans.
- Provided strategic counsel to senior leadership on matters related to corporate reputation management.
Communications And Public Relations Specialist
The Station Foundation For Entrepreneurship
Mosul, Iraq
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Draft press releases, pitches, and media summaries
- Build partnerships with other parties from private and public sector and making MOU to sign it with them
- Developed brand media relations strategies that bolstered community awareness and knowledge.
- Working with more than 20 startups and helping them from building their prototypes, testing it in market, improving their marketing strategy, expanding their business plan, reaching donation opportunities, and getting ready for investors
- Spearheaded community relations initiatives that demonstrated corporate social responsibility while elevating brand awareness among local audiences.
- Assisted with marketing strategy development to increase public awareness and customer engagement
Social Media And Content Creation Specialist
The Station Foundation For Entrepreneurship
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Plan, create, publish and share new content (including original text, images, and video)
- Develop, implement and manage our social media strategy after conducting competitive research, platform determination, messaging and audience identification
- Create editorial calendars and syndication schedules
- Work with designers to ensure content is informative and appealing.
- Manage social media accounts, ensuring timely responses to comments, messages, and reviews for enhanced customer service.
Frontend Web Developer
Freelancing
Mosul, Iraq
08.2020 - Current
- Develop new user-facing features
- Ensuring user experience determines design choices
- Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability
- Striking balance between functional and aesthetic design.
- Implemented SEO best practices in coding and content structure for improved search engine visibility.
Co-Founder
Graduate Tracking Startup
Mosul, Iraq
09.2019 - 09.2022
- Managing and designing data
- Co-Designing user journey
- Managing marketing of the startup
- Reporting to donor.
Trainer
Optimitic Startup
Mosul, Iraq
09.2019 - 09.2022
- Trained and mentored over 150 middle school students in robotics
- Participating in tech events and gatherings
- Participating in contests and winning first place in national robotics competition.
- Monitored and reported trainee progress, introducing new learning tools to address individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Engineering
University of Nineveh
Nineveh, Iraq 10.2016 - 08.2020
Masters of Science in Business Analytics
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 01.2024 - Current
Skills
Business Development & Planing
internships
- Summer Intern-AsiaCell
- Software Development Intern-Earthlink Tele.
- Advanced Business Development Intern-The Station
Websites
- https://www.linkedin.com/posts/iraqi-innovators_iraq-tech-community-activity-7009180817113382912-eqn
- https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6998330505158901760/
- https://iraqtech.io/meet-iraqs-influential-women-in-tech-version-two/
- https://www.re-coded.com/open-study-hub/9-female-influencers-you-should-follow-on-the-iraqi-kri-tech
Titles
- Iraqi Women Entrepreneur of 2022
- Google's Women Techmakers Ambassador
Training
- English for Entrepreneurs
- Iraq First Nationwide Hackathon
- Young Leadership Program (YLP)
- App Development using FLutter
- Cisco CCNA
Accomplishments
- A+ graduation project with a score of 93%.
- Conducting 2 Researches.
- Writing +5 proposals and concept notes.
- Implementing 4 projects.
- Developing +5 Apps and Websites.
- Establishing +5 Partnerships.
Timeline
Masters of Science in Business Analytics
University of Louisville
01.2024 - Current
Communications And Public Relations Specialist
The Station Foundation For Entrepreneurship
05.2021 - 10.2022
Social Media And Content Creation Specialist
The Station Foundation For Entrepreneurship
09.2020 - 05.2021
Frontend Web Developer
Freelancing
08.2020 - Current
Co-Founder
Graduate Tracking Startup
09.2019 - 09.2022
Trainer
Optimitic Startup
09.2019 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Engineering
University of Nineveh
10.2016 - 08.2020
Founder & Organizer
GDG (Google Developers Group)
7 2022 - Current
Communications Director
MES Gaming Hub
1 2023 - 5 2023
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