Social Media Content Writer

Iman Qureshi

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Education

University of Alberta, Bachelor of Arts Sept. 2020 - Apr. 2024

● Major: Science Technology, and Society Minor: Creative Writing

● Certification: Computer Game Development

● Relevant coursework: Computer Science, Communications, Writing Experience

University of Alberta, Content Writer Sept. 2022 - Apr. 2024

● Awarded Most Prolific Writer (2023), with monthly features on the university blog, YouAlberta

● Developed structured, reader-friendly content adhering to university guidelines, researching technical and academic topics into accessible articles for students

● Edited and proofread content for clarity, grammar, and consistency, going through multiple rounds of editing

● Worked with teams to develop article ideas, coordinate interviews, and collaborate on pieces

● Created multimedia content, including social media campaigns, video skits, and TikToks to engage student audiences

The Gateway, Deputy Editor Dec. 2021 - Apr. 2022

● Wrote weekly articles per section based on current events, student affairs, popular media

● Oversaw editorial revisions and worked with writers to refine structure, tone, and grammar

● Managed and published articles using WordPress, optimizing them with good SEO practices

● Created and distributed weekly newsletters via MailChimp, tailoring messaging to diverse student demographics

● Led weekly pitch meetings, assigning and coordinating articles across multiple journal sections

The Crossings, Peer Editor & Reviewer Nov. 2021 - Apr. 2022

● Reviewed and edited academic manuscripts for clarity, coherence, and adherence to editorial standards

● Provided constructive feedback to writers, to ensure logical flow and technical accuracy

● Worked collaboratively with an editorial team to maintain consistency in tone and style

● Engaged in training sessions to refine review techniques and enhance team coordination Skills

Writing & Editing

● Technical Writing (Documentation, Style Guides, Reports)

● Copy Editing & Proofreading (APA, MLA, Chicago Style, Canadian Press, Fact-Checking)

● Research & Information Synthesis

● Journalism & Editorial Writing

● SEO Writing & Content Strategy

Software & Tools

● Content Management Systems: WordPress, MailChimp

● Editing & Design: Canva, Adobe, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

● Version Control & Documentation: GitHub, Trello

● Basic Programming: Python, C++, HTML, CSS, Unity, Twine Projects

STS 410 Capstone June 2023 - Dec. 2023

● Conducted in-depth research on women’s pockets, analyzing trends in fashion and gender roles

● Synthesized complex information into a structured, well-cited academic paper, later published in the Education and Research Archive

Life Goes On, Writer Jan. 2023 – Apr. 2024

● Showcased at Games Con Canada, awarded Best Tiny Game Missing Link, Writer Feb. 2024

● Created in 48 hours for a game jam, won Best Teamwork Award, showcased at Game Discovery Exhibition

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