Social Media Program Manager

Ilma Qureshi

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SUMMARY

Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and well-organized professional with a Ph.D. in Religious Studies and experience in consulting, program management, communications, and teaching. Expertise in South Asian studies and fluent in four languages.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Program Manager 2022 – 2023

Templeton Religion Trust; Charlottesville, VA

• Designed and implemented a two-year plan, resulting in 17 podcasts, 51 guest collaborations, cross-disciplinary partnerships, and $239,000 funding secured.

• Liaised with local stakeholders and grant agencies, effectively overseeing financial management and optimizing the allocation of a $239,000 budget.

• Led a nationwide team of 12 industry experts, conducting four impactful three-day workshops to ensure program objectives were met.

• Spearheaded multiple teams and projects, including recruiting and training a media team in social media marketing and website development.

Communications Intern (Digital Media & Marketing) 2022 Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service; Charlottesville, VA

• Analyzed data across social media platforms and presented key findings to the organization-wide team to improve customer outreach.

• Conducted data mining and market research to provide strategic recommendations to enhance user engagement and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) in a comprehensive report.

• Transformed data into visually appealing infographics, authored internal communications, and crafted engaging social media content for various platforms and audiences, resulting in a 70% surge in user engagement. Graduate Teaching Assistant 2017 – 2020

University of Virginia; Charlottesville, VA

• Led 900 discussion sessions and demonstrated strong leadership, organizational, and management skills.

• Taught 450 students and provided personalized feedback to meet each student's unique needs and learning styles.

• Facilitated discussions and activities that fostered critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical skills, and teamwork. Fieldwork Consultant & Translator 2016 – 2019

Henry R. Luce Initiative on Religion in International Affairs (VPA Reports); Lahore, Pakistan

• Provided expert analysis and interpretation of 351 ethnographic reports, utilizing expertise in South Asian Studies to offer valuable reports to clients.

• Executed professional translation of fieldwork data, ensuring accurate and effective translation from Urdu to English.

• Leveraged fluency in South Asian languages, including Urdu, Hindi, Arabic, and Punjabi, to conduct fieldwork and communicate effectively with regional stakeholders. EDUCATION

Ph.D. Religious Studies

University of Virginia

M.A. Religious Studies

2023 (Expected)

May 2017

University of Virginia

BSc Political Science; BSc Economics May 2014

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)

GRANTS & AWARDS

Fulbright Scholarship ($100,000-****-****

Templeton Religion Trust Grant ($239,000) 2022 – 2023 Dean Dissertation Completion Fellowship ($20,000) 2018 Religion, Race, and Democracy Lab Award ($5000) 2021 SKILLS

Languages: Persian (Proficient), Urdu (Fluent), Hindi (Fluent), English (fluent), Modern Standard Arabic (Advanced Intermediate), Punjabi (Advanced Intermediate), Saraiki (Intermediate). Technical: PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, Generative AI, Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Hindenburg, Riverside, & Microsoft Office Suite, Java Street Open Editor.

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