Raya Smidi

About

The candidate excels in testing, debugging, and troubleshooting software. They also possess design abilities in wireframing, prototyping, and user research, as well as intermediate knowledge of Python and SQL. Their work experience demonstrates outstanding leadership in marketing strategy, financial planning, and social media campaigns. The candidate is dedicated to self-improvement in product management, full stack development, and mobile app design. They have experience in both educational and non-profit sectors, with a focus on digital engagement and financial operations.

Experience

• Science Teacher · The Bounty Collegium2024-11-01 – 2025-06-01

  • Taught 6th and 7th grade science classes, designing and delivering interactive lessons aligned with curriculum standards. • Created, administered, and graded exams, quizzes, and assignments to evaluate student understanding and track academic growth. • Provided individualized and small-group support to reinforce key science concepts and boost student confidence. • Developed engaging class materials and hands-on activities to foster curiosity and critical thinking. • Maintained a structured, supportive classroom environment that encouraged participation and academic success.

• Youth Mentor · Islamic Center of Greater Toledo2020-08-01 – 2022-02-01
• Team Lead · Islamic Center of Greater Toledo2016-03-01 – 2021-08-01

  Set up events for the Mosque such as an International Festival and youth programs

• Social Media Manager · Vivre Cosmetics2020-10-01 – 2020-12-01

  • Managed social media presence across platforms, including Instagram (13K) and TikTok, resulting in increased brand awareness and engagement. • Designed and executed creative campaigns and mock-ups that gained 2K followers and boosted social media metrics. • Engaged with influencers to expand brand reach and enhance user engagement, elevating brand awareness. • Conducted comprehensive research to identify profitable partnerships with retailers and distributors, driving sales growth. • Leveraged analytical tools to track social media metrics, enabling data-driven decision-making and optimization of strategies.

• Public Relations Chair · Muslim Youth of North America2020-07-01 – 2020-08-01

  • Utilized Canva to design an impactful marketing campaign for the MYNA/ISNA convention, and printed multiple copies of charts, illustrations, and other artwork to support MYNA/ISNA's marketing and communications initiatives. • Conducted market research studies to gain insights into the target audience and analyzed findings to optimize outreach efforts.

• Blogger · Muslim Youth of North America2016-09-01 – 2019-09-01

  REC of South Atlantic (Myna Moments Blog), and Section editor for Midwest (hadith, reflection, and quotes)

• Public Relations Assistant · Muslim Youth of North America2019-07-01 – 2019-08-01

  I did public relations sporadically but mainly during the summer time (July 2019- August 2019) and I would take pictures and videos for a recap video of the week.

• Finance Operations · Muslim Youth of North America2018-07-01 – 2018-08-01

  • Fundraised $1000 for the organization's summer camp program, supporting campers who could not afford to attend. • Prepared and presented accurate financial and regulatory reports to advisors, and efficiently evaluated cost data to plan budgets that maximized resources and minimized expenses.

Education

• The University of Toledo College of EngineeringBachelor's degree, computer science engineering
• Toledo Early College High SchoolHigh School Diploma
• Northview High School

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