ZAINUB GHIAS
Schaumburg, IL ***** 224-***-**** ***********@*****.***
EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Chicago – College of Business Administration Expected: May 2019
Bachelor of Science in Marketing Concentration: Promotions & Communications GPA: 3.81
Harper Community College December 2016
Associates in Arts GPA: 3.94
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Being Single Magazine Marketing and Social Media Intern January 2018 – May 2018
Create content for social media platforms (Facebook & Instagram) promoting engagement with couples
Customize marketing campaigns targeting specific demographic groups to help increase followers
WORK EXPERIENCE
UIC, Institute of Research Policy General Office Assistant January 2018 – April 2018
Help with data entry tasks of environmental audits into an online database
Review documents for errors and maintain spreadsheets ensuring accuracy
Macys Sales Associate April 2017 – July 2017
Assisted 20 + customers daily with merchandise information and facilitated search
Consulted customers in selecting the appropriate shoe style based on their preference
Increased customer loyalty by promoting store rewards card membership
Managed inventory tracking on sales floor ensuring product availability
WRHC, Job Placement Resource Center Student Temporary Assistance Team September 2015 – December 2016
Aided 12 departments with administrative support by answering phones and effectively performing other office duties
Interacted with elementary and middle school students by giving tours of college campus
WRHC, ESL and International Student Office Student Aide September 2015 – December 2015
Presented details to international students interested in ESL program
Scheduled appointments for students to meet their respective advisors
WRHC, Success Services Supplemental Instructor February 2016 – December 2016
Arranged weekly review sessions for 30 students enrolled in historically difficult courses
Improved student academic success by facilitating course material reviews
College of Lake County, Financial Aid Office Student Aide March 2015– July 2015
Filed over 100 financial documents of students in their respective folders daily
Reviewed 500 + mailing documents related to financial aid acceptance
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Access and Disability Office Volunteer August 2015 – December 2015
LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES
UIC, American Marketing Association Co-Director of Communications January 2018 – Present
Honors Society (PTK) – Harper College April 2016 – December 2016
Student Activities Board – Harper College August 2015 – December 2015
ACHIEVEMENTS
Dean’s List August 2017 - Present
Phi Theta Kappa Honors Award Recipient April 2016
Donald J. Endowment Scholarship Recipient August 2016
SKILLS
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS, Google Analytics, and RedCap Software
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Slack
Fluent in Urdu