Shirin Azmi

301.910.2074
shirin.azmi1@gmail.com
Permanent Address Current Address
6005 Folkstone Road 4611 Knox Road
Bethesda, MD 20817 College Park, MD 20740

Education
Bachelor of Arts in Government & Politics, University of Maryland, College Park
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, University of Maryland, College Park
Graduation date: May 2014
Honors Government and Politics Program
Deans List: Spring 2013, Fall 2013
Public Relations Track in the Communication Department
Efficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, InDesign, Excel, and Photoshop
Efficient with social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest

Work Experience:

BrandLinkDC, Public Relations Intern January 2014 - Present
o Produce work for marketing, public relations and event planning projects for wide range of clients including the
W Washington, D.C. Hotel, Drybar, The Frye Company, Equinox Fitness and Bluemercury
o Create press clips, memorandums, press lists and RSVP lists for clients and event preparation
o Monitor online and print media outlets to locate press hits for clients
o Conduct background research for new projects or potential projects and pitches for clients
o Assist with preparing, monitoring and executing clients events

Redman Communications, Assistant Account Executive May 2013- August 2013
o Drafted press releases, articles, media advisories, media lists, and memorandums to be distributed to various
media outlets
o Regulated meetings with clients regarding future PR promotions or current projects
o Conducted extensive research before implementing a PR plan or producing information for the press
o Reached out to reporters to coordinate press exposure for my clients
o Produced and pitch print and television advertisements to clients
o Managed social media outlets and website developments

Maryland General Assembly, Legislative Intern for Delegate Arora January 2013-April 2013
o Wrote speeches, memos, letters for the Delegate to send to his constituents, speak before the Assembly or speak
to the press
o Consulted with other Delegates, Senators, or government employees regarding legislation or other governmental
affairs
o Recruited valuable testimony from State leaders for bill hearings
o Researched bill, state issues and committee hearings

MRY Agency, ReadyU Campus Ambassador August 2012-May 2013
o Increased brand awareness for ReadyU products on campus through press and social media outlets
o Orchestrated local events and conduct social networking on campus
o Distributed samples all throughout the year to keep the campus interested and excited with ReadyU products

Rent the Runway, Campus Public Relations Representative August 2011-May 2012
o Built and maintained brand image, reputation, and influence around campus through various media outlets
o Established relationships with online and print publications that are popular on campus
o Generated press at least once per month

Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Legislative Intern August 2009-January 2009
o Composed speeches, memos, and letters to congressmen, constituents, and ambassadors
o Conducted research, draft reports, and conduct briefings
o Recorded notes and report information back to the congresswoman after briefings or committee hearings