Education
University: Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A.
Attended: June 2003-Dec. 2005
Degree: Bachelors of Arts in Journalism and Promotional Communication
Honors: Cum Laude
Professional Experience:
• Blacktie-Cleveland, Freelance Photographer for non-profit Web site
• La Prensa, Cleveland Corespondent; writer & photographer for Spanish Weekly
• University Hospitals of Cleveland, Communication Specialis; copy writing, editing, designing,
• Books, Designed cover and promotional flyers for “Bleeding: Volume II…Backburner” published in 2004 and designed cover, book for “Transference” published in 2006.
• Cleveland Magazine, Editorial intern, Fact-checked articles, contributed articles and photos 2005
• Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), Intern, managed media files, organized events and designed promotional flyers 2005
• The Cleveland Muslim, Freelance writer, Cleveland, Ohio’s community newsletter 2005
• India International, Volunteer for Ohio’s largest Asian publication 2004
• Lakewood Buzz.com, Writer, photographer for Lakewood’s online publication 2004
Collegiate Experience
• The Cleveland Stater, Editor, School of Communication lab newspaper
• The Cauldron, Writer, Photo Editor, for Cleveland State University’s weekly newspaper,
• Multichannels, School of Communication alumni newsletter
• The Vindicator, Photographer, Cleveland State University’s bi-monthly multicultural magazine 2005
• Whiskey Island, Copy Editor, Biannual literary magazine
Skills
• Quark Express,
• Adobe: Photoshop, InDesign, Page Maker, Illustrator
• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Language Proficiency: Urdu, German, English
Honors
• Peggy Krischner Outstanding Student Leader, Outstanding ethical leadership to
Cleveland State University and unselfish contributions to the community May 2005
• Outstanding Community Service Award, Awarded by CSU for 902 service hours May 2005
• “Superior Commentary,” Northeast Ohio Scholastic Press Association (NOSPA) April, 2003
• “Honorable Mention In-Depth Individual,” Northeast Ohio Scholastic Press
Association (NOSPA) April, 2003
• “Excellent in Human Interest Feature Stories,” Awarded by Journalist Association of Ohio Schools Dec. 2002
Activities
• Society of Professional Journalists, President, Secretary, Cleveland State University’s student chapter 2004-2005
• CSU Lions Club, President, vice-president , volunteer organization 2003-2005
• Student Government Association, Public Relations Committee Spring 2005
• CSU Advanced Leadership Certification, Leadership skills developed: delegation, facilitation, conflict management, time management, organizational
March 12, 2007 at 1:33 pm
It is a super work by Arooj Ashraf. I am really impressed by her way to present things in order. Her photographic abilities are no less than any one working the field. But she is to go long ahead to achieve some thing special. My prayers and wishes are with her.
I would like to say here just only one thing, carry on Arooj. I shall be happy to see you creating for people.
thanks
jamil
December 25, 2007 at 3:34 am
hey arooj,
wow! its really awesome knowing someone who’s achieved so much at such age already, just wanna tell u girl ur an awesome person, u have mashah allah a very bright future and may allah just give u so much more. keep up the excellent work.
love
mobin..
May 20, 2008 at 10:29 pm
Arooj,
Do you want to do some work in the corporate communications/public relations space?
email me at peeshchopra@gmail.com