nausheen farishta

* Developed scope for this new department as agency's first learning and development manager. * Vetted and implemented online learning management system to increase training efficiency. * Outlined course catalog with 250+ courses to serve employees across three departments. * Created and implemented training queue to collect and track agency-wide course needs. * Liaise with senior leadership to ensure training materials align with agency business goals. * Plan and facilitate monthly offsite training retreats for 10-20 employees at a time. * Create and facilitate all new hire and intern onboarding trainings. * Support Diversity & Inclusion Committee as internal spokesperson and training consultant.

* Wrote articles covering organization events and chapter meetings, for publication on blog. * Managed organization's social media presence on Twitter and Facebook, using Buffer App.

* Represented the organization at meetings and campus events * Oversaw all 38 members and 5 committees within the organization * Presented content at National General Assembly Conference in Orlando, Florida * Scheduled presentations for student audiences across campus. * Led presentations promoting healthy behaviors for student audiences. * Trained and evaluated members in presentation material and style.

* Established framework for future Fulbright ETA interactions with the IE University. * Designed instructional PowerPoint presentations for University writing courses. * Created ESL conversation lessons for University staff classes. * Presented English writing and conversation lessons to University students and staff.

* Researched University's Renaissance Campaign to improve understanding of campus goals * Cold-called University alumni to encourage donations for campus renovations * Raised approximately $15,000 within 8 months * Set the record for dollars raised during 2010-2011 school year * Set the record for funds donated via credit card during 2010-2011 school year

* Established organization presence on Facebook to promote events. * Attracted 100 followers within first week of creating Facebook account. * Revamped website format and regularly updated website content. * Wrote program success stories based on self-conducted Interviews with participants.

* Organized and led a team of 20 members to represent APO at Relay for Life. * Researched and utilized fundraising strategies to promote donations for the American Cancer Society. * Motivated team to raise $1,500 for the American Cancer Society through Relay for Life.

* Manage a team of media relations specialists to execute account activities * Provide strategic counsel for clients and internal team toward fulfillment of campaign objectives * Maintain project scopes for various client accounts and activities * Coordinate design and account teams' work to complete cross-team client projects * Develop and present new business materials to aid in sales process

* Creation and Presentation: instructional content based on state and district learning objectives * Event Planning: overnight field trip for 60 students to Austin, including University and Capitol visits * Data Analysis: collected data and used it to inform lesson planning and remediation * Professional Development: sought out and attended trainings for continuous improvement * Leadership: selected to lead colleagues in norming sessions before district-wide grading sessions * Initiative: created individual student behavior and goal tracker which was implemented school-wide * Screening: assisted campus hiring process by interviewing and observing instructional candidates.

* Write press releases for client announcements. * Pitch media on behalf of clients. * Build network of traditional media and blogger contacts. * Clip media hits and manage media coverage reports. * Research market trends and opportunities for new client programs. * Develop proposals for new business acquisition. * Manage social media content development and dissemination through clients' social channels. * Manage content planning and development as editor of company blog, The Bubble.

* Lead growth of agency's education practice. Manage education and nonprofit accounts primarily, through PR functions including and not limited to: initial evaluation and research * key message development * media training and interview support * development and distribution of story ideas, pitches and press releases * targeted media relations * social media strategy creation and implementation * event planning and facilitation * ongoing client counsel. Clients: International Housewares Association, Chicago Scholars Foundation,Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, The Kennedy Forum Illinois, Glenwood Academy, Catherine Cook School, Marwen, Youth Guidance, Illinois State Treasurer's Office, Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel, Destination Kohler, Osteria La Madia, Firecakes Donuts, Additional responsibilities: Manage agency website content and optimize SEO Serve as editorial manager for agency blog, The Bubble Develop and present new business proposals as requested Assist with PR responsibilities for agency, in addition to agency clients

* Extracted relevant data from funding applications submitted by local nonprofit organizations * Organized data into Excel spreadsheets by nonprofit category * Evaluated data to determine effectiveness of services offered by local nonprofit organizations * Presented findings to Director of HOI United Way, who used it to inform funding decisions

* Write press releases for client announcements. * Build media lists using Cision. * Pitch media on behalf of clients. * Clip media hits and manage media coverage for clients. * Research market trends and successes for new client programs. * Research and track industry influencers to guarantee efficient outreach.

Minor - Business Management Activities and Societies: Global Scholar, Alpha Phi Omega - Service Fraternity, Mortar Board Senior Honor Society, Sigma Tau Delta - English Honor Society, Dean's List