Zahra Anderson

Zahra anderson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Emerging Tech & Design Strategist | Creative Problem Solver | Digital Marketing & UX/UI Design | User Research Driven | Creatively Organized | Class of 2025

  • Education

    • Miami university

      2021 - 2025
      Emerging technology in business and design freshman

      Activities and Societies: MUCCI - Miami University’s Community for Creativity & Innovation: Fall 2022 - Fall 2022

    • Lyons township high school district 204

      2017 - 2021
      High school diploma

      Activities and Societies: Cross Country: August 2017 - May 2021 National Honor Society: March 2020 - present

  • Experience

    • Lagrange field club

      May 2018 - Aug 2021
      Snack bar cashier and lifeguard

      As a cashier, I was responsible for taking orders and making food for the members of the club. I also had to serve the food as well. As a lifeguard, I had to enforce the rules around the pool at all times to ensure safety. I watched the children in the pool when I was on active duty to make sure the rules and regulations were being followed at all times. I tended to members whenever they needed assistance.

    • Miami university

      Aug 2021 - now

      I am an Emerging Technology in Business and Design student who has an interest in UX/UI design, user research, and digital marketing.

      • Student at Miami University

        Aug 2021 - now
      • Student

        Aug 2021 - now
    • Bath & body works

      Dec 2021 - now
      Retail sales associate

      I was responsible for maintaining a certain look to the store by doing shipment and restocking the shelves when needed. I aided customers whenever they needed it. I was also responsible for mentioning the sales going on and any new products that recently came into the store in order to get sales.

    • Meghan's mark

      Jun 2023 - Jul 2023
      Social media marketing intern

      I was responsible for helping to create content for her website such as helping take pictures and videos of her work. I also checked up on the website's analytics every now and then to make sure everything was going well.

    • Hellocollege

      Jun 2023 - now
      Social media marketing intern

      I help out with SEO and generating lists of potential keywords. I generate marketing copy as well. I also help create and curate content for their content calendar. The goal is to help tell stories through the people who work here and the company. I have also done small projects involving helping kids get assigned to counselors and making sure things stay up to date.

    • Obvi

      Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
      User researcher

      I individually researched information for our client and presented my findings to my boss to help make informed decisions. This helped the company better understand their target market and what their client was looking for.

    • Miami university emerging technology in business + design

      Sept 2023 - Dec 2023
      Teaching assistant for ims375

      I was responsible for answering questions from students and assisting them with the labs. I was also responsible for ensuring that the classroom equipment was prepared and ready for the students to use.

    • United wheels inc.

      Jan 2024 - May 2024
      Client: united wheels/buzz bikes

      I took a capstone course that allowed me to work closely with Buzz Bikes. They wanted to better understand purchase paths and exploration for their product. Additionally, they also wanted to better understand their audience and market their product to cater to their users' wants and needs. I was a part of the User Research team. This involved gathering information through designing and distributing surveys, observational studies, creating personas, as well as conducting in-depth interviews to gather insights. Based on the findings, my group developed a targeted marketing strategy aimed at reaching the ideal user demographic. Additionally, we compiled a detailed process book that outlines the exploration of purchase options, enhancing the overall user experience and aligning with the company's goals. Show less

    • Birkdale pediatric and adult neuro physio

      Jun 2024 - Jul 2024
      Client: birkdale pediatric and adult neuro physio

      I traveled to the UK to collaborate with students on a design project for our client. We prototyped and designed a therapy device that improves hand and arm mobility for those who have with cerebral palsy and strokes. We conducted research, created countless prototypes, and went in person to discuss wants and needs of the client as well.

    • U.s. department of state

      Sept 2024 - Dec 2024
      Client: u.s. department of state

      The U.S. Department of State (DOS) is working to adapt to modern diplomatic demands, improve operational efficiency, and enhance employee engagement. In order to do this, they need innovation spaces. During this project, we were able to: - Interview members of the State Department both here in the U.S. and overseas- Create personas based on the data we collected- Create mock app icons in Figma - Create a mock website in Figma- Explore existing models of innovation spaces- Recommend a design for a collaborative space Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Hootsuite platform certification

      Hootsuite
      Sept 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Social marketing certification

      Hootsuite
      Sept 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Snapchat essentials

      Snapchat
      Oct 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Linkedin marketing solutions fundamentals

      Linkedin
      Oct 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Content marketing certification

      Hubspot academy
      Feb 2023
    • Google ads display certification

      Google
      Nov 2022
    • Performance fundamentals badge

      Twitter
      Sept 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Google ads search certification

      Google
      Nov 2022
    • Google ads apps certification

      Google
      Mar 2023
    • Semrush seo toolkit course certification

      Semrush
      Oct 2022
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Zahra Anderson
      Dean's List Miami University Jan 2025
    • Awarded to Zahra Anderson
      Dean's List Miami University May 2024
    • Awarded to Zahra Anderson
      Dean's List Miami University Jan 2024
    • Awarded to Zahra Anderson
      Dean's List Miami University May 2023
    • Awarded to Zahra Anderson
      Dean's List Miami University 2023
    • Awarded to Zahra Anderson
      Dean's List Miami University May 2022
    • Awarded to Zahra Anderson
      President's List Miami University Jan 2022
    • Awarded to Zahra Anderson
      LTHS Service Award Lyons Township High School May 2021
    • Awarded to Zahra Anderson
      RedHawk Merit Scholarship Miami University May 2021
    • Awarded to Zahra Anderson
      LTHS National Honor Society Lyons Township High School Mar 2020
    • Awarded to Zahra Anderson
      LTHS Academic Honor Roll Lyons Township High School May 2019