Uzma's Resume

Uzma Lakhani's Resume

lakhani@email.unc.edu

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EDUCATION

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations Concentration
Anticipated graduation: May 2003

Significant coursework includes:

Public Relations Writing
Public Relations Case Studies
Principles of Public Relations
Public Speaking

News Writing
Global Issues
International Communication
Electronic Information Sources

HONORS

Gertrude Clinton Health Career Scholarship 1999-2001

Dean’s List

EXPERIENCE

The Women's Center, Public Relations Intern, Chapel Hill, N.C. (Sept. 2002-Dec. 2002)

• Communicated with local media about annual art show
• Created PSAs and news releases for annual art show
• Updated media list

Cougar International, Secretary, Gastonia, N.C. (June 1997-Aug. 2000)

• Communicated with clients on a daily basis
• Organized data using computer software

UNC Department of Physics and Astronomy, Student Assistant-Accounting Technician, Chapel Hill, N.C. (Jan. 2001-Present)

• Posted and balanced major accounts using Excel software
• Processed check requests for the major accounts

Factory Outlet, Sales Associate, Gastonia, N.C. (December 2001)

• Aided customers in sales on a daily basis
• Handled and exchanged money at the register

ACTIVITIES

Publicity Chair - Muslim Students Association

Volunteer - Pediatric Ward of UNC Hospitals

Volunteer - St. Thomas More Afterschool Program

SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop
Proficient Hindi & Urdu