Shahryar Rizvi

Shahryar Rizvi

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Digital Marketing Manager and Content Creator

  • Education

    • University of North Texas

      2009 - 2011
      Master of Journalism Journalism 3.3

      Activities and Societies: Research Assistant for Nikhil Moro, 2009-2010 school year Mayborn Scholar, 2010-2011 school year Relevant Coursework: Editing Practices, New Technologies, Quantitative Methods, Qualitative Methods

    • Michigan Technological University

      2005 - 2009
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Communication and Culture Studies 2.88

      Activities and Societies: International Club, Tech T.E.A. Michigan Tech Lode Relevant Coursework: Introduction to Journalism, Creative Writing

  • Experience

    • 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.

    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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).

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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

    • 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.

    • Interstate Batteries

      Apr 2021 - Apr 2022
      Facilities Assistant
    • 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.

    • 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.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Google AdWords Search

      Google
      Oct 2017