Zarrin Tasnim Ahmed
~ a storyteller ~
CURRICULUM VITAE
Zarrin Tasnim Ahmed
passionate / bold / charming / compassionate / intelligent
Professional Info
Born, raised, and educated in Connecticut, USA, I've always had a gift with writing and a special eye for details. Driven by intuition and intelligence, I strive for excellence in my work and to treat all beings with kindness and respect. I pursue my curiosity religiously.
Work Experience
Reporter, The BVI Beacon
2019 - present
Reporting courts and crimes in the British Virgin Islands
Technology Aloha
2018 - present
Managed Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram platforms for multiple clients / created custom content geared toward the success of individual organizations / thorough understanding of ROI on social media / in-depth experience collaborating with team members across the globe as a seamless operation / understanding, explaining, and reporting social metrics / developing social media strategy catered toward clients / updating and maintaining blogs on several websites / thorough knowledge of SproutSocial, HelpScout, Dashlane, and other marketing tools
G & B Photography
2017
Handling professional studio set ups / gained thorough knowledge of equipment including lighting and backgrounds / posing subjects with strict attention to detail / maintaining quality of excellent composition / processed pictures through Lightroom and Photoshop
Reporter, Wareham Week
2016
Covering all events and happenings in Wareham and Onset: board meetings, breaking news, general news, features, spotlights / Conducting research and interviews / Self-editing and lay-out of weekly paper / Becoming involved in town issues / Chasing leads and generating story ideas
Staff Writer and Photographer, The Daily Campus
2011 - 2015
Regular attendance and participation in weekly board meetings / Took both roles of writer and photographer / Covering events with quick turnarounds for stories and photographs / Night shift editing photographs for all sections of the paper / Mentoring new writers
Education
University of Connecticut
2015
Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism and Asian American Studies
East Catholic High School
2011
National Honors Society, National Art Honors Society, Yearbook Editor, Ultimate Frisbee Captain
Skills
Adobe Suite
Microsoft Suite
Photography
Interpersonal
Reporting
Languages
Bangla
Hindi
Urdu
Arabic
Spanish