Sharika Mahdi
175 Sumer Lane S, Douglasville, GA 30134
404-202-2783, [Send email using form at bottom]

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
•	Exceptional ability to communicate effectively and interface at all levels.
•	Computer literate and proficient on multiple software packages.
•	Highly motivated, reliable, confident, and committed to professional
standards.
•	Excellent organizational skills.

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY
Microsoft Access, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Lotus Notes, Internet                
                                 Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash CS3

PROFESSIONAL ABILITIES                                                          
 
Computer and Technical Skills
•	Manage a diversity of routine tasks and projects in a fast-paced project based
and computer corporate office environments.
•	Prepare a variety of documents including multiple-page letters, envelops,
memos, and reports using Microsoft Office programs.
•	Effectively utilize the Internet through search engines such as Netscape
Navigator and Google to conduct research and acquire information.
•	Design and layout newsletters, product labels and advertisements.

Communication Skills
•	Ability to apply business ethics and human relation skills.
•	Exceptional writing and editing skills for promotional and inner office
communication.
•	Experience dealing with a high volume of customers on a daily basis while
maintaining a professional, customer service oriented manner at all times.
•	Ability to effectively communicate with clients, co-workers, and contractors
in-person, through e-mail, or regular business correspondence.

Office Skills
•	Able to prepare a variety of documents including multiple-page letters,
envelopes, memos, and reports.

•	Highly skilled at proofreading reports and documents.
•	Trained in the latest equipment used for faxing and photocopying.
•	Experienced maintaining cash flow and using computers to perform inventory
control and various counter duties.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Mahdi Creations, Douglasville, GA                                               
                    
Graphic Designer / Illustrator,  part-time    2/2007 to present

Silk2 Professional Hair Systems, Atlanta, GA                                    
                                        Office Administrator/Designer, full-time 
  01/25 to 02/2007

Bronner Bros. Hair Care Company,  Marietta, GA                                  
                 Marketing/Office Administrator, full time   01/2001 to 05/2004

Young Aspirations/Young Artists, Inc., New Orleans, LA                          
                                                         Outreach Director, full
time    10/98 – 1/2000

EDUCATION
Louisiana State University A & M, Baton Rouge, LA                               
            
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communication 1996
Louisiana State University A & M, Baton Rouge, LA                               
             
Master of Mass Communications 1998

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST