Marwa Alaa ElDin Khalifa
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PERSONAL PROFILE
Graduated from the University of Westminster, London, with a degree in Journalism and have passion in photography. Can work under pressure and meet deadlines.
EDUCATION
2015-2017 University of Westminster
●JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION (BA Hons)
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-Some of the modules studied:
●News and Public Opinion Gained a sociological perspective of media, developed skills in written communication, analysis and critical thinking. Enabled me to discuss the roles of journalists, news organisations, sources and audiences in the production, distribution and uses of news.
●Advanced Online Media it was about Developing ideas for innovative online media. Analysis of current cutting edge industry sites and services, focusing on innovative content ideas, interactivity, social media and mobile platforms. Using research to develop online media product ideas. Using social media research to develop online community strategies. Mobile and tablet apps and their connections to traditional media channels and websites. Creating different forms of online media content, from text-based blogs to multimedia, to work with the potentials of the net.
2010-2012 Saint Fatima High School, Egypt
●Passed my IGCSE's, passed 7 subjects. Got A in ARABIC OL, B in both English and English Literature.
EMPLOYMENT
November 2017 – Current: Social media manager at Creative Diva marketing agency.
August 2017 - October 2017: Writer at Scoop Empire. Covering bustling entertainment scenes to burgeoning fashion worlds, delectable restaurants, political debates, the latest from the tech world, social media, thoughts and insights, or simply your daily dose of news.
February - April 2015: PR department at Al-Wafaa company for importing and exporting.
June - August 2013: Customer services and sales during the summer vacation at Al-Wafaa company for importing and exporting.
Skills required included:
• Organisation skills
• Excellent communication skills
WORK EXPERIENCE
August 2016 – Translation assistant, Al Ahram newspaper, Egypt.
●Gained experience in translation articles from Arabic to English and vice versa.
●Knowledge in getting news from press agencies and making news pieces out of them.
July 2014 -- Samarpan Foundation -India- for 8 weeks with AIESEC Taught children from age 7-15 English, Math and art.
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Our volunteers claim no expenses, which mean that 100% of the money you donate will be used to fund their projects, without deduction for administrative costs.
Skills required:
●English, both reading and writing.
●The ability to choose and write news worth reading.
●The ability to deal with kids and how to teach them
SKILLS
IT Skills: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, InDesign.
Languages: Fluent in Arabic, English, basic French speaker.
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
Current affairs, Sport, Live music, Art, Fashion, Food, Books.
-World Scout Jamboree 2015 in Japan as a part of the International Service Team. -World Scout Jamboree 2011 in Sweden as a participant.
-Camp in Norway, Denmark 2011. -Enactus member.
-AIESEC member