Faiz Zuberi

131 Periwinkle Lane Bolingbrook, IL 60490 T 630.802.2727 faiz.zuberi@gmail.com fzuberi.tumblr.com

PROFILE
Recent Graduate seeking a leadership position in a global organization which encourages collaboration, innovation, advertising and marketing excellence. Motivated achiever with B.A in Advertising, strengths that include implementing effective advertising campaigns that align with business goals. Strategic leader with a proven track record in driving change initiatives through my advertising experience and strategic planning. Effective integrator of past work experience with my technical & academic expertise, supplementing my client support skills to grow the business through sales, continuing services and loyalty. Influential interpersonal communicator, negotiator and presenter. Proficient oral and written communicator.

EXPERIENCE
Advertising Intern - 2 work terms, INNER-CITY MUSLIM ACTION NETWORK Chicago, IL May 2010 - December 2010 Served as an Associate Intern, providing necessary assistance in the digital marketing campaign for Takin it to the Streets International Music Festival 2010 Collaborated with campaign team in re-designing web connection using WordPress Assessed and Supervised web campaign day to day operability, Monitored key user link hits and web registration Developed and implemented process monitoring tool to gauge website access and traffic Analyzed target feedback using Facebook Insights and Google Analytics. Promoted key features of live campaign with local and national news agencies Coordinated press releases and live campaign updates for user access Proficiently increased campaign exposure by developing modernized communication methods, creating official microsites on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Flickr Increased marketing presence by taking prints out in newsletters

Graphic Designer and Marketing Associate - 1 work term, PAKISTAN FLOOD RELIEF Chicago, IL July 2010 - September 2010 Developed marketing campaign for Pakistan Food relief following regions stricken with flood(s) Created initiative relief brand logo via digital advertising Raised relief proceeds in excess of $25,000 worth of goods and services in a period of 3 months Supervised relief budgeting pay-per-click costs against operational and overhead costs Designed and assisted in relief apparel marketing Supervised apparel sales in Chicago, New York, New Jersey and Virginia Digital Life Associate - 11 work terms, BEST BUY Bolingbrook, IL January 2007 September 2010 Sales and Servicing Assistant in Digital Media and Imaging

Assisted potential customers in digital media sales, Extensive knowledge in compact (still) cameras, digital HD video cameras, DSLRs Developed and enhanced business relations with a diverse and developed personal clientele Key Accomplishments:

Recognized for outstanding professional insight in digital photography, placed first in district-wide photography contest.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Advertising Fall 2010 DePaul University; Chicago, IL

SKILLS
Languages: Proficient in English, Urdu and Arabic Software: MS Office Suite Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Apple Keynote PASW / SPSS Facebook Page Insights Google Analytics

Academic Acumen: Deans List Honor Roll 2008 to 2010

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Graphic Design, Photography, Drawing, Painting Creative director for DePaul Universitys United Muslims Moving Ahead