MAHA YACOUT
******@*****.*** 732-***-**** Hazlet, NJ 07730
Summary Hardworking and reliable show host/ presenter and writer with strong ability in
communication. Allows others to express themselves freely and comfortably. The
background in acting and singing has helped control voice and be more
expressive and aware.
Education and _ Bachelor of Arts: Journalism And Media Studies 05/2013
Training Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ
Bachelor of Arts: English 05/2013
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ
Voice Ill And Voice IV: Voice 09/2014
Brookdale Community College Lincroft, NJ
* Studied contemporary and classical singing.
© Performed excerpts of singing from musicals.
Sang in choir for numerous performances.
Experience Start Your Dream (Arts Workshop) 03/2021 - 01/2022
Ministry of Arts and Culture(The house of theater) Egypt
* Gained experience in theater.
* Leamed different types of dance styles (hip-hop, Tango, Salsa, etc.)
* Further learned more singing techniques and history of different cultures.
* Applied expertise in body movements, gestures and different forms of speech
to engage audience members and drive engagement.
Collaborated with other actors to brainstorm ideas
¢ Studied and memorized scripts to lear lines and cues.
* Researched roles to lear traits, mannerisms, accents and other key features of
characters,
* Worked closely with voice instructors to lear new dialects and accents for
acting roles.
Rehearsed for roles alone and with fellow actors.
Collaborated with director to find best interpretation for character.
© Brainstormed and wrote original jokes and content, typically focused on
personal experiences and anecdotes.
* Danced and sang during performances.
Acting /Directing Workshop 03/2021 - 04/2021
Dahab Academy Egypt
* Improved acting skills and better control of expressions and voice.
‘* Wrote and acted original short scenes.
* Studied scripts to identify best methods to use when directing actors.
* Studied scripts and made revisions and changes for improvement to produce
better content.
Radio Show Host/ Writer 11/2020 - 04/2021
Radio Bridge TV Egypt
* Wrote scripts for weekly shows based on themes and available guests.
Introduced fresh and new angles on previously reported material to update
and inform people.
* Wrote and produced compeliing investigative and human interest stories about
celebrities and iconic news subjects.
Researched subjects and prepared for special programs and guest interviews
Conducted live interviews with local celebrities and social media talents.
Found and researched stories to maintain accuracy of station.
Researched topics before writing scripts and reporting on findings.
Planned shows by selecting music and topics and writing content.
Customer Service Representative 01/2019 - 08/2020
ElTahan Paterson, NJ
© Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and
service complaints.
© Established positive rapport with customers, managers and customer service
team members to maintain positive and successful work environment.
* Maintained knowledge of company products and services to promptly resolve
complaints and concems.
© Assisted customers in making payments on accounts and setting up payment
plans.
‘© Confirmed delivery of orders and troubleshot missed delivery dates, shortages
and overages.
Skills © Critical thinking © Expressive
© Organization © Work ethic
© Great at brainstorming © Strong artistic skills
© Creating and writing original content