Experience

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  The Escape Pod

  • United States
  • Advertising Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Art Director

    • Nov 2023 - Present

  • Art Director

    • Jun 2023 - Nov 2023

    - Presented campaigns in-person and virtually to clients; involved in new business pitches that helped the agency win new business. - Crafted dynamic social and paid ads, amplifying brand impact. - Regularly collaborated and presented to accounts and strategy.

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  Various Companies

  • Professional Actor

    • Sep 2016 - Present

    Recent credits include: Red Tape Theatre, Inanna in My Name is Inanna, Trap Door Virtual Theatre, And Away We Stared, and Sasha in Decomposed Theatre Episode 5; George Fox University Virtual Theatre, Nadia in The Hijabis; The Gift Theatre, Laura/Bridesmaid in Kentucky (Jeff Award-Nominated); Firebrand Theatre, Barker/Ensemble in The Queen of the Mist (Jeff Award-Nominated); Pioneer Theatre (UT), Alais in Lion in Winter; Trap Door Theatre, Jane Fonda in Childhood Beauty, Into the Empty Sky (Jeff Award-Nominated), and Monsieur d’Eon is a Woman (Jeff Award-Nominated); Windy City Performs, Wicked Witch in the Wizard of Oz; Red Tape Theatre, Nanna in Round Heads and Pointed Heads (Jeff Award-Nominated); Remy Bumppo Theatre U/S in Frankenstein. Maryam is an ensemble member of Trap Door Theatre and the Medina Theatre Collective. She is proudly represented by DDO Artist’s Agency.

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  Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

  • United States
  • Real Estate
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Real Estate Agent

    • Dec 2020 - Nov 2023

    - Developed a deep understanding of the local real estate market, including current trends, pricing, and competition, to provide valuable insights via social media videos and direct advice to clients.- Established a strong network of clients, including referrals and repeat business, showcasing excellent communication and customer service skills.- Developed and implemented successful marketing strategies, including online and offline advertising, social media, and direct mail campaigns, to generate leads and increase sales.- Closed a high number of real estate transactions within a given period, demonstrating proficiency in sales and negotiation.- Established a strong network of clients, including referrals and repeat business, showcasing excellent communication and customer service skills.

  • Real Estate Agent / Admin

    • Feb 2021 - Feb 2021

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  book180

  • Chicago, Illinois, United States

  • Student

    • Sep 2022 - Apr 2023
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States

    - Successfully completed a rigorous curriculum in art direction, demonstrating a strong understanding of the creative process, branding, and marketing principles.- Demonstrated a strong ability to concept and develop original and innovative ideas, showcasing a strong creative and strategic thinking ability.- Collaborated with a team of fellow art directors and copywriters to produce compelling campaigns, demonstrating strong teamwork and project management skills.- Learned the ins and outs of Web3.0 technologies and how to embrace the future of AI.- Earned "Best in Health and Wellness" for "Advil Pain Bias" campaign.- Balanced night classes with a full-time job in real estate.

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  The Trap Door Theatre

  • Chicago, Illinois, United States

  • Content Writer

    • Jul 2019 - Aug 2020
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States

    -Utilizes social media analytics tool in Constant Contact to track consumer engagement, which has increased by 35% within the first month of being employed-Creates weekly email blast with important updates for the theatre community-Communicates directly with the Artistic Director and Founder regarding creative elements of the website and social media platforms-Maintains strong social media and brand presence across Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram platforms

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  Rush Memorial Hospital

  • Chicago, Illinois, United States

  • STANDARDIZED PATIENT

    • Jul 2019 - Apr 2020
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States

    - Memorizes case scripts detailing emotions, behaviors, and symptoms for simulated learning situations with students- Accurately remembers encounters with students in order to score student’s communication skills, as well as provide verbal and written feedback for student and faculty; truly aiding the future of medicine/acceptable bedside manner - Maintains confidentiality of information related to cases, student behavior, and feedback evaluations

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  City Staffing

  • Greater Chicago Area

  • Recruiting Coordinator (long-term temp)

    • Oct 2017 - Oct 2019
    • Greater Chicago Area

    - Conducted interviews with potential hires and writes detailed notes in Excel, assessing eligibility for current job openings- Substitute office coordinator in a fast-paced work environment, managed calls and directed candidates regarding the application process- Regularly checked email, scheduled interviews, and communicated directly with candidates via email and phone- Quickly adjusted to new work environments and teams while on other short-term temp roles throughout the Greater Chicago Area

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  Van Petten Group, Inc., an Association Management Company

  • Greater Chicago Area

  • Content Writer

    • Nov 2017 - Jan 2019
    • Greater Chicago Area

    - Successfully spearhead campaigns on social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram- Monitor online presence of company’s brand and engaged with users, strengthening customer relationships- Managed all website and social media platform posts via Buffer, Slack, and Google Docs- Researched, pitched, drafted, and finalized Business Insights for website, as well as the CEO’s self-help book series

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  The Fulbright Program

  • Cameroon

  • Fulbright Student Researcher

    • Aug 2015 - Sep 2016
    • Cameroon

    - Conceptualized and facilitated Theatre for Development lesson plans for workshops in playwriting, acting, and general therapy practiced in youth rehabilitation centers, prisons, elementary schools, and universities- Responsible for hiring and managing several teams of workshop assistants- Drafted reports with specific data to analyze and write full length plays of workshops for professional research projects- Served as public spokesperson for the US Student Fulbright program on national CRTV television and radio programs with interviews as well as original works- Promoted marketing materials and coordinated multiple theatre events- Surveyed and conducted interviews with workshop participants to gauge a problem to be addressed, as well as which technique of Theatre for Development to use- Taught weekly after school drama to elementary students who conceptualized original pieces performed monthly

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  University of Evansville

  • Evansville, Indiana Area

  • Theatre Management Office Administrator

    • Sep 2011 - May 2015
    • Evansville, Indiana Area

    - Recruitment team lead responsible for hiring and managing work study students- Cultivated stewardship program for our donors via written and verbal communication- Sold tickets and season subscription exchanges over the phone and in person through Vendini Ticket Agent- Managed records and safe of ticket office revenue- Provided necessary training to Front of House volunteers, enabled understanding of the show process- Communicated with patrons via phone and email regarding current theatre season and ticket information

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  Marketing and Outreach Assistant

  • Paris Area, France

  • Théâtre du Chaos

    • Jan 2013 - Sep 2014
    • Paris Area, France

    - Regularly communicated via phone and email with French, Canadian, and US-based theatre companies to market “ˆThéâtre Interactif” technique, as well as the Théâtre du Chaos company abroad- Exported company’s original piece to 4 Quebec theatres, the Alliance Française de Seattle & New York- Managed Theatre website, social media accounts, & newsletters/ email shout-outs- Promoter and comedic presenter of the original piece, “Clochard Stellaire” at the Avignon International Theatre Festival- Became proficient in the French language with immersion in a fast-paced, Parisian theatre- Managed and scheduled multiple theatre projects with varying timelines- Presented PowerPoint presentation to American University students regarding experience working as a foreigner in Paris, as well as the impact of arts education