PARISA E. EL-HAMID
7511 Little River Turnpike #T1
Annandale, VA 22003
703-625-2512
pelhamid@gmu.edu
EDUCATION
B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations, Expected May 2009
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA.
Relevant coursework includes: Introduction to Communication Research, Introduction to Public Speaking, Business and Professional Communication, Principles of Public Relations, and Organizational Communication.
Funded 85% of overall educational costs through full-time work.
EXPERIENCE
Volunteer, The ARC of Northern Virginia, Falls Church, VA
February 2009 – Current
- Compose and deliver grant proposals.
- Assist with website development and update.
- Coordinate events and utilize marketing tools in order to spread awareness of upcoming functions and/or meetings.
Assistant Manager, Occhiali da Sole, McLean, VA
March 2008 – Current
- Interview, train and hire eligible candidates through extensive interviewing and training processes.
- Manage approximately five employees; assessing employee needs and concerns; training new-hires and providing structure to a fast-paced environment.
- Develop weekly schedules, tasks and goals for entire team.
- Provide extensive customer service; resolve customer issues.
- Compile weekly business reports that include all business related activity for the current week.
SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and the Internet.
Working knowledge of Excel.
Fluent in English and Farsi / Completed two years in Arabic.
Proficient in Adobe CS4: Particularly Dreamweaver and Photoshop.
Proficient in HTML code and website development.
Extensive knowledge of successful Communication techniques within various environments.
REFERENCES
Available Upon Request
