Hey there! Thanks for stopping by my site. My name is Diana Faruqui (pronounced Fuh-roo-key). I recently graduated from the University of Central Florida with a major in English (Technical Communication). I already have degrees in Graphic Design and Studio Art (Photography) and was able to put them to some use in my previous career in PR/Communications for my church. Though unplanned, I am increasingly seeing the overlap between all three degrees, and I believe this can be an advantage. However, my current passion is copy editing and technical writing, and I hope to be of superb service in those fields someday.
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ABOUT ME
RESUME
EMPLOYMENT
2009-2014
Sales Associate
2022
Course Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
I was recruited by two of my English professors to help redesign the online versions of ENC 3241: Writing for the Technical Professional and ENC 4265: Writing for the Computer Industry. Tasks: offered recommendations, compiled useful content, enhanced course organization, copy edited, and more.
2010-2020
Communications & Administrative Assistant
CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER
During my 10 years at CLC, I wore multiple "hats." Earlier years had me doing administrative tasks (i.e. registering adults for theological courses) for various ministries. In later years, I had the role of Communications Assistant.
Tasks: created graphics for both print and digital media for a church of over 1,000 attendees, edited weekly church bulletin, facilitated distribution of bulletins by leading a team of 15+ older adults each week
COACH
The most important thing I learned from this job was exceptional customer service--going the extra mile for the customer.
Tasks: sold higher-end handbags and accessories, operated the cash register, kept stockroom tidy, wrapped sold items according to strict standards
2007-2008
FIRST SOURCE MEDICAL RESOURCES
Data Entry Clerk, Receptionist
This was a summer job in an unfamiliar field that increased my attention to detail and my discipline to do tedious, repetitive work.
Tasks: answered phone, kept records of medical coding
2006
Sales Associate
JCPENNEY
This was a seasonal job while I was off from college. The seemingly unimportant, yet useful, practice of keeping things tidy was enhanced.
Tasks: sold lingerie, kept fitting room tidy
2005
Sales Associate
NATURALIZER
This was a seasonal job while I was off from college. This store attracted an older demographic, so I was able to learn how to communicate more effectively with them.
Tasks: sold higher-end shoes, operated cash register
2003-2005
Library Assistant
SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
This work-study job allowed me to practice keeping things organized.
Tasks: shelved books, completed minor front desk tasks
2004
Cashier
THE DOLLAR TREE
I see this as a time when I learned how to maintain respect towards authority in the midst of a tense atmosphere.
Tasks: operated cash register
EDUCATION
2021-Present
Bachelor's Degree
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
BA in English (Technical Communication), December 2022.
2005-2009
Bachelor's Degrees
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
BFA Graphic Design, April 2009
BFA Studio Art (Photography), April 2009
2003-2005
Accounting Studies
SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Accounting Studies
SKILLS
Mac/PC
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Microsoft Office
Google Docs
Wix
Canva