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Zainab Tijani

Brooklyn,New York

Summary

I’m a hardworking and motivated student with hands on experience from interning at a law firm, and working on media projects. Whether I’m at school, volunteering, or working behind the scenes, I always put in my best effort, and stay reliable. I enjoy learning new skills, working with others, and taking on challenges. My experiences have helped me grow both professionally and personally.

Work History

Intern

Mayer Brown
Brooklyn, New York
  • As an intern, I helped with the small tasks I was assigned, and completed different projects. I did everything that my coworkers above me assigned me to do. While it was a little hard to adjust, I learned how to communicate professionally in a real work environment and gained experience working with different people on the team. This internship helped me understand what it’s like to work in a law firm, and taught me the importance of teamwork and staying organized.
  • I sat in on meetings to observe team communication and workflow.
  • Manage my calendar for upcoming, scheduled appointments.

Broadcast Volunteer

Church
Brooklyn, New York
  • Operated cameras to record full church services for live streaming and archives.
  • Coordinated with the media team to capture clear, engaging video footage.
  • Assisted in setting up and managing camera equipment before, during, and after services.
  • Developed technical skills in video recording and live production support.

Versatile Media Production Experience

Academy For Careers In Television And Film
Brooklyn, New York
  • I wrote scripts for different projects, learning how to tell a good story.
  • Edited videos using Adobe Premiere Pro to put together final cuts.
  • Operated cameras and helped with dolly shots to get smooth video footage.
  • Helped decorate sets to make scenes look realistic and interesting.
  • Worked as an assistant director, helping to organize scenes and keep things on track.
  • I took charge as the main director for some projects, leading the filming and creative decisions.
  • I did hair and makeup for the actors to get them ready for filming.
  • Recorded sound and helped with audio equipment to ensure the sound was clear.

Small Business Owner

Myself
Brooklyn, New York
  • Designed and created handmade bracelets to sell directly to customers.
  • Promoted products through in-person networking and word of mouth.
  • Managed customer interactions, orders, and packaging to ensure a positive buying experience.
  • Developed communication, sales, and entrepreneurial skills by running a personal business.

Education

Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School
Brooklyn, New York

Academy For Careers In Television And Film
Long Island City, New York

Skills

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Creative thinker with hands-on media production experience
  • Comfortable operating cameras, directing, and editing with Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Able to manage time and stay organized across multiple tasks
  • Experience with in-person marketing and customer service
  • Problem solver who can adapt quickly in new environments
  • Quick learner with experience taking direction from professionals in real-world settings

Affiliations

  • Learning new languages
  • Improv and acting
  • Binge-watching shows
  • Gymnastics and dance

Accomplishments

  • Consistently earned First Honors or Second Honors throughout school
  • Recognized for strong academic performance and work ethic
  • Selected for various school programs and opportunities applied to

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Korean
Limited

Timeline

Intern

Mayer Brown

Broadcast Volunteer

Church

Versatile Media Production Experience

Academy For Careers In Television And Film

Small Business Owner

Myself

Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School

Academy For Careers In Television And Film