1. NIMRA AZIZ
nimra.aziz99@gmail.com, 857-253-8039
www.linkedin.com/in/nimraaziz99
50 South Huntington Avenue - Apt. 2, Boston, MA 02130
EDUCATION
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
School of Journalism
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Minor in Communication Studies (GPA: 3.3) Expected August 2016
Suffolk University, Boston, MA
Coursework completed towards Bachelor of Arts in Journalism August 2012 – May 2013
Concentration in Broadcast Journalism (GPA: 3.5)
EXPERIENCE
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Editorial Lab Assistant September 2013 - Present
§ Responsible for handling labs in the absence of professor
§ Proofread and rewrite obituaries for the New England Newspaper and Press Association Bulletin
§ Chosen to open and close the labs
Pioneer Investments, Boston, MA
Marketing-Communications Coordinator (Co-op) July 2015 - December 2015
§ Managed relationships with internal stakeholders and outside service providers and vendors
§ Gained skills in project management including budgeting, order changes, quality assurance and status tracking
§ Identified social media marketing activities; updated content management systems
§ Completed administrative work including filing, inventory, ordering supplies and organizing meetings
TechTarget, Newton, MA
Editorial Assistant (Co-op) January 2014 - June 2014
§ Assisted Vice President with a project related to entering definitions on TechTarget’s various websites
§ Responsible for copyedit and production processes related to online content with Associated Press
§ On-air anchor for the video companion to one of the e-zines, Modern Infrastructure
Marshalls, Somerville, MA
Sales Associate (Seasonal) August 2012–September 2012
§ Ensured each customer received excellent customer service, part-time cashier
§ Executed daily operational goals and priorities assigned by store management
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Bay View High School, Karachi, Pakistan
Sports House Captain & Head of Drama Club August 2011 – May 2012
§ Directed and wrote skits and plays for the school year
YMCA International Learning Center, Boston, MA
Volunteer February 2015 – May 2015
§ Led English classes as a second language for adults
§ Taught computer skills and helped with job readiness
SKILLS & ACTIVITIES
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MAC-OS, Facebook, Twitter, Medium, and WordPress
Languages: English (Fluent), Urdu (Native) and Spanish (Basic)
Activities: Member of Bollywood Dance Team at Northeastern University (2015-2016), Hosted the Graduation Ceremony and
Annual Awards Ceremony at Bay View High School (2011)