Shahryar Rizvi

Experience

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  Michigan Tech Lode

  Oct 2007 - Apr 2009

  News Writer

  Wrote news articles in AP Style as part of the student newspaper editorial board.• Covered local political figures for the 2008 Presidential election and the 2009 Tea Party rally• Covered reaction of international students, advocacy groups, and university administration to U.S. Border Patrol activity on campus in fall of 2008.

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  WMTU 91.9 FM

  Aug 2008 - May 2009

  Radio Host

  · Hosted electronic music program "Sietch #9" at college FM radio station consisting of weekly themes· Assisted in organization for concerts

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  University of North Texas

  Aug 2009 - May 2010

  Research Assistant

  Wrote literature reviews, and collected qualitative data sets for Dr. Nikhil Moro’s academic research on Internet and Media Law while pursuing Masters in Journalism.

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  Dallas Observer -- DC9 at Night blog

  Feb 2010 - May 2010

  Editorial Intern

  Wrote entertainment articles for the newspaper. Managed and updated calendar of events and. Developed formats for print pages via InDesign. Developed ideas for blog contents.

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  Various Publications

  May 2010 - Mar 2023

  Freelance Writer

  Write online pieces and administered web content for clients including 1105 Media, Brooklyn Vegan and Unwinnable.• Wrote the music columns “The Problem With...” and “In Defense of…” uninterrupted between 2012 and 2010 for the Dallas Observer. • Interviewed national touring musicians including Vinnie Paul Abbott (Pantera, Damageplan) Iain Cook (CHVRCHES), and Duane Denison (Tomahawk).

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  DFW International Community Alliance

  Aug 2011 - May 2012

  Communications Coordinator

  Developed communication plans for media and wrote press releases for a Dallas/Ft. Worth non-profit organization serving newly-arrived demographics to the U.S.

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  ALTbrown Podcast

  Jan 2015 - Jul 2017

  Co Founder, Producer

  Co-founded, produce, edit, and host a weekly online audio program interviewing artists and musicians in underrepresented international diaspora communities. Employs interview skills and developing a brand on social media.

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  American Councils for International Education

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2015

  Screening Panelist

  Grading and evaluating essays written in English by high school students across the the world applying for cultural exchange programs Future Leaders Exchange and National Security Language Initiative for Youth

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  USABAL Solutions LLC

  Aug 2016 - Feb 2023

  Project Manager

  Administered websites, email campaigns, and PPC ad accounts for various clients, including the National Foundation for Cancer Research, Maryland Sister States, and Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland.

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  Interstate Batteries

  Apr 2021 - Apr 2022

  Facilities Assistant
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  JSJD Media LLC

  May 2022 - Nov 2022

  Account Manager

  Developed and administered up to 30 Google Ads PPC accounts. Assisted in programmatic ad campaign development and monthly analytics reports via Google Data Studio and TapReports.

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  Genpact

  Feb 2023 - now

  Product Expert Trainer

  Full time consultant supporting Snapchat’s Account Managers in domain knowlege areas by conducting frequent evaluations, newsletters and training seasons. the go-to resource for product questions.