Resume
Seal Beach, CA 90740 (760) 917-3464
asravan541@gmail.com
Skills
- Highly skilled in reading and writing in a journalistic style
- Content creation adhering to AP Style
- Extensive experience in various forms of art (digital, sculpting, painting)
- Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented
- Artistically and linguistically creative
- Experience working with and around children
- Proficient in managing and interacting with animals
- Adept at interpersonal communication
- Mastery of basic graphic design principles and utilizing them in content creation (InDesign, Canva, Photoshop)
- Comprehension of short video editing fundamentals (Adobe Premiere Pro)
- File organization and maintenance using Google Drive
- Screening and hiring applicants using SmartRecruiters
Education
- California State University, Long Beach CA — Bachelor's degree in Public Relations (In Progress)
- AUGUST 2023 - PRESENT (PROJECTED MAY 2025)
- Honor Roll
- Dean's List all four semesters (4.0 GPA)
Mira Costa College, Oceanside CA — Liberal Arts Associate Degree for Transfer (4.0 GPA)
AUGUST 2020 - DECEMBER 2022
- Dundee-Crown High School, Carpentersville IL — Diploma (4.0 GPA)
- AUGUST 2016 - MAY 2020
- Honor Roll
- Cum Laude (Commencement Distinction)
Internship Experience
- Our National Conversation - Human Resources Intern
- FEBRUARY 2025 - CURRENT
- In October 2024, I pitched my “Pocket Cookbook” story to the editor-in-chief of DIG Mag, a student-produced arts and culture magazine published by CSULB's Department of Journalism and Public Relations. I then wrote the piece, leading to its publication on DIG's website after consultation with the editorial team.
Work Experience
- Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park, Dundee IL — Children’s Zoo Associate/Animal Caretaker
- JANUARY 2018 - AUGUST 2019
- Educated children about the various animals in the Petting Zoo and Barn.
- Managed Sales (Gift Shop).
- Tended to and handled many animals as well as maintained exhibits.
Aeropostale, Dundee IL — Sales AssociateJULY 2017 - DECEMBER 2017
- Helped Sales Advertising to promote products.
- Frequently communicated with co-workers and customers to ensure an organized and smoothly-functioning environment.
- Marketed new products by pitching to customers.
- Persuaded customers to purchase products on the sales floor as well as online.
- Managed the sales floor, ensuring it was organized and well-kept at all times.
Notable Projects & Achievements
Service Learning Client- Unboxed Delights — California State University, Long Beach (2024)
- I worked with Unboxed Delights, a new donut shop in Fountain Valley, to create various Public Relations materials that they could use as needed. I planned content and release schedules for their Instagram posts as well as provided insight into how to grow their social media accounts and reach their target audience effectively. I also developed a cohesive press kit.
Published Article with DIG Mag — California State University, Long Beach (2024)
- In October 2024, I pitched my “Pocket Cookbook” story to the editor-in-chief of DIG Mag, a student-produced arts and culture magazine published by CSULB's Department of Journalism and Public Relations. I then wrote the piece, leading to its publication on DIG's website after consultation with the editorial team.
- Service Learning Certificate — Mira Costa College, Oceanside CA (2022)
- I created and designed an educational anti-bullying pamphlet for the Boys & Girls Club of Oceanside for a Psychology course. It was selected and printed for distribution to the children at the club's Oceanside location. From this opportunity, I was awarded with a Service Learning Certificate.
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