Shiva Zokaei
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Education
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ
Bachelor of Arts: Mass Media and Communications
GPA: 3.57
Awards
● New American University Scholarship
Professional Summary
Performance-driven communicator skilled in creating marketing plans and leading successful product development and promotions. Well-versed in content creation, graphic design, social media audience engagement, and brand management.
Skills
● Strategic planning
● Inkscape
● Digital marketing
● Farsi
● Product sales
● Mandarin
● MS Office
● Adobe Creative Suite
Work History
CEO and Founder
Good Vibe Gang Corporation · Part-time
Jan 2022 - Present
Los Altos, California
- Set the mission and vision of GVG
- Defined GVG’s strategic direction, ensuring that resources are in place to accomplish important mission goals, recruiting and retaining staff
- Kept teams motivated and capable of exceeding expectations, and building the kind of corporate culture which supports GVG’s mission
- Created visual text and imagery concepts, by hand or using computer software, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers
- Wrote blog posts educating readers on how to lead environmentally conscious lives
- Managed budget and ensured that it’s a financially viable, sustainable organization with the resources to meet current and projected program growth
Retail Sales Associate
Equinox · Part-time
March 2022 - Present
Palo Alto, California
- Strategically arranged merchandise in displays
- Assisted customers with questions, complaints, returns, and processing payments
- Marketed and sold products to customers on commission basis Media
Marketing Intern
Fresh Prints · Part-time
March 2022 - Present
New York City, New York
- Planned and pitched marketing objectives to HQ
- Conducted market research on social media trends
- Sent out weekly report highlighting social media metrics to marketing team
- Managed other content creators to follow posting schedule by any means necessary to ensure growth on social media
Lead Server/Host
Bluestone Lane · Part-time
January 2022 - Present
Los Altos, California
- Prepared room for dining by clothing tables and setting decorations etc.
- Helped patrons select food and beverages by presenting menu; offering cocktails; suggesting courses; explaining the chef's specialties; identifying appropriate wines; answering food preparation questions
- Perform basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor
- Served orders by picking up and delivering patrons' choices from bar and kitchen; deliver accompaniments and condiments from service bars
Editing Intern
Los Altos Town Crier · Part-time
January 2022 - Present
Los Altos, California
- Conducted and arranged interviews for articles
- Edited articles for other reporters on the team
- Transcribed articles
- Managed Los Altos Town Crier social media accounts Event Organizer
Arizona State University · Part-time
Jan 2022 - March 2022
Tempe, Arizona
- Utilized social media marketing skills to raise awareness regarding event
- Coordinated individuals to create promotion squads and delegated tasks accordingly
- Organized resources and teams to conduct tabeling at strategic locations to market events to ASU students
Personal Assistant
Storm Ventures Group · Part-time
Aug 2021 - Jan 2022 · 6 mos
Scottsdale, Arizona
- Assist in the management and organization of the CEOs calendar by scheduling personal services, engagements, and daily activities, including running errands
- Communicated with other personal assistants regarding travel schedule and personal needs
- Maintenance of organization within the home
- Primary caretaker for newborn at home and in office
Retail Sales Associate
Purity Cosmetics (100% PURE) · Part-time
Aug 2021 - Dec 2021 · 5 mos
Scottsdale, Arizona
- Organization and compartmentalization of store
- Provided excellent customer service
- Make-up application on customers
- Made product sales within the store
Marketing Intern
Lost Our Home Pet Rescue · Part-time
Aug 2021 - Dec 2021 · 5 mos
Tempe, Arizona
- Managed social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook
- Sent out weekly newsletters to clients to promote incoming adoptables
- Improved marketing objectives by constructing communication initiatives and branding strategies to increase client outreach
Retail Sales Associate
Victoria's Secret · Part-time
Jun 2021 - Aug 2021 · 3 mos
Palo Alto, California
- Organization and compartmentalization of the store
- Provided excellent customer service at the changing rooms and registrar
- Followed the sales plan on the floor
- Attended to customer needs and kept them educated on all promotions Campus Marketing Manager
Bumble · Part-time
Aug 2020 - May 2021 · 10 mos
Tempe, Arizona
- Identified key partners, organizations, and locations used to execute grassroots marketing campaigns and initiatives
- Pitched execution plans to headquarters
- Brand advertisement on social media
- Drove new registrations
- Participated in community outreach
- Planned events on ASU's Tempe campus
Barista
Peet's Coffee · Part-time
Dec 2018 - Jan 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos
Los Altos, California
- Provided exceptional customer service and helped customers determine what drink, food, or merchandise would be best suited for them
- Well versed in latte art
- Swept, mopped, washed the dishes, and restocked merchandise and utensils meticulously in order to maintain the store’s cleanliness
Crew Member
Wildberry Yogurt
Jul 2018 - Sep 2018 · 3 mos
Los Altos, California
- Ensured that cash register functions are performed in an accurate and consistent manner
- Provided great customer service
- Efficiently performed operational and cleaning tasks