Writer
Resume:
Amina Quershi, M.A.
*********@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/aminaqureshi/
Summary
Accomplished Writer enthusiastic about writing engaging, compelling copy for diverse clients. Ready to leverage expertise and a decade long background in the field to provide exceptional work for new clients. An emphasis in creative and analytical work. Skilled in writing and editing with a marketing and journalism degree. Offers an expertise in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in analytical analysis.
The intersection of these traits gives me a well-rounded skill set that will make me an expert in writing and marketing.
Experience
WRITER
● Goodreads top 30 reviewer
● Reporter for state paper
● Writers workshop program
● Parent blog
MARKETER
● Analyzed competitors to evaluate effective marketing strategies
● Designed and created marketing collateral for sales meetings and presentations
● Prepared business proposals and worked with team members
● Launched brand management to increase revenue
ASSESSMENT and DIAGNOSIS
● Conducted several psychological screenings, assessments, and in-depth interviews Assessed the needs of patients involving a wide variety of issues, including:
Coping with serious mental Illness
Coping with communication barriers
Behavior modification implementation
Exploring career and life skills
TEACHING
● Teaching english to children and adults
ESL Certified
Met top-rated reviews
● Creating curriculums for teaching
● Assessments
● Hiring teachers
Work History
Assessment and Teaching, VIPKid Global
New Orleans, LA 2016-present
● Teaching english
● Creating assessments
● Providing prompt and positive feedback for students
● Tef/Tesol Online
Graduate Psychology Intern, Allen Memorial Hospital 2009 Waterloo, IA
● Co-facilitated group therapy sessions
Psychology Practicum Intern, Family Services of Northwestern Pennsylvania 2008 Meadville, PA
● Worked with families coping with abuse
Youth Care Worker/Therapist, Girls and Boys Town 2004-5 Bronx, NY
● Implemented behavioral cognitive therapy,
● attended court hearings
● directed family meetings for inner city juvenile delinquents Document Solutions Account Specialist, Xerox Corporation 2010-11 Chicago, IL
● Marketed document solutions for large corporations Directed Research in Marketing,
University of Iowa
● Spearheaded advertising research trends in teens and young adults 2000 Beat Reporter, The Des Moines Register
Iowa City, IA
● Writer for a newspaper with state wide distribution 2001 News/Features Reporter, University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA
● Wrote editorials and breaking news
Education
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
● Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology 2009
University of Iowa
● Bachelor of Arts, Journalism with an Emphasis in Marketing 2001 Professional Affiliations
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS
SUMMA CUM LAUDE
ICNA RELIEF ORGANIZATION
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