Curriculum Vitae

MAYISHA SHAMIHA

South Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034 | shamiha@usc.edu | linkedin.com/in/mayishamiha

EDUCATION

University of Southern California                                                                                                                                                                            Los Angeles, CA

Master of Arts (MA) in Public Relations and Advertising                                                                                                              August 2023-May 2025

Expected graduation: May 2025

Independent University, Bangladesh                                                                                                                                                             Dhaka, Bangladesh

Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSS) in Media & Communication Studies (Minor: Marketing)                    September 2017-December 2021

Graduated: December 2021

Languages: Bengali (Professional), English (Professional), Hindi (Fluent), Urdu (Fluent)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Libertas Center for Human Rights                                                                                                                                                          New York, NY (Remote)

Social Media and Communications Intern                                                                                                                                           May 2024-August 2024

  • Developed the first brand kit, ensuring cohesive branding and visual identity
  • Created reusable templates to streamline content creation for social media campaigns
  • Optimized website navigation with UX-based strategic recommendations

Chillox                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Dhaka, Bangladesh

Digital Lead of Marketing                                                                                                                                                               September 2022-March 2023

  • Designed and executed data-driven digital marketing strategies for brand growth
  • Expanded audience engagement and brand reach through SEO and content marketing
  • Tracked KPIs, analyzed campaign performance, and optimized ads for higher conversion

Purplebot Digital                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dhaka, Bangladesh

Client Service Executive                                                                                                                                                                               April 2021-August 2022

  • Managed multiple marketing campaigns for beauty, e-commerce, and fashion brands
  • Led stakeholder coordination for cross-functional teams to enhance ROI and engagement
  • Implemented brand strategy and content creation for digital platforms

FCB Bitopi                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Dhaka, Bangladesh

Junior Copywriter                                                                                                                                                                                  September 2019-June 2020

  • Wrote bilingual copy for brands like Airtel, Samsung, and Nescafé
  • Developed monthly content for digital campaigns aligned with brand identity
  • Assisted in campaign execution for both digital and offline media

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Foundation 21                                                                                                                                                                                     Dhaka, Bangladesh (pro bono)

Content Editor & Advisor                                                                                                                                                                                 April 2021-May 2023

  • Co-authored research-based content for advocacy and social impact storytelling
  • Conducted strategic communications workshops on menstrual health for underprivileged students 

Projectdebi                                                                                                                                                                                          Dhaka, Bangladesh (pro bono)

HR & Administration Manager                                                                                                                                                 October 2019-September 2021

  • Led project management efforts and team delegation for efficiency 
  • Spearheaded awareness campaigns and fundraising initiatives

SKILLS

  • Technical: Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, WordPress, Slack, Notion, Adobe PS