I am currently a full-time student striving toward a career in software development and data analytics. I've worked in many industries, including customer service, healthcare, retail, and marketing. This experience has sharpened my ability to work with people of varying backgrounds, observing and listening to an audience so that I can better play a role in strengthening and growing a business.
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Contact Information:

Email: ranaashour3@gmail.com
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Education:

California State University, Los Angeles - B.S. Computer Science
3.89 GPA
Expected May 2025
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Projects:

Social Media Marketing - Luna's Dog Wash
They accumulated 1k + following over five months of social media activity for a small business opening in Southern California. Met weekly target within the first week of opening storefront via budget-friendly marketing techniques. Accounts continue to experience growth, as well as storefront success.

Java- Text-Based Adventure Game
Worked collaboratively in a small group to build a text-based adventure game using only Java. The game is playable through the GitBash compiler; techniques include methods, arrays, and loops. My contribution included managing the work distribution, finalizing the game concept, writing the narrative, and programming some mini-games within the project.
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Experience:

Operations Assistant - MD Business Consultants - Oct. 2021 to Present
Graphic Design assistance and marketing needs for varying clients, Data Entry in Quickbooks and Basic Accounting Software, Continuous learning within HR as well as brainstorming business growth by analyzing audience engagement

Direct Care Staff - Independent Options - Aug. 2021 to Oct. 2021
Direct care in a group home that housed adults/seniors with intellectual and physical disabilities; followed medical schedules and curated routines to ensure
progress and support the well-being of patients, maintaining consistent and thorough communication with nurses and physicians via daily shift reports.

Server - Georgie's Mediterranean Cuisine - May. 2020 - Jan. 2021
Taking and Serving orders as well as managing the order system within the kitchen, organization, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment; an emphasis on customer service skills through developing long-lasting customer relations, shift manager when needed.
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Organizations:

Association for Computer Machinery - Cal State LA - VP of Internal/External Affairs
Managing organization outreach on campus, communication with other clubs and leaders on campus, as well as increasing member engagement during events