Ali I Murshed

1201 S Courthouse Rd, Apt. #829, Arlington, VA - 22204

Phone: +1(571)-2365599 | E-Mail: aim26@georgetown.edu

Objective
Enthusiastic graduate student seeking opportunities to gain professional experience in fields of Communications and Marketing
in a foreign country. Driven and willing to apply previously gained skills, knowledge and diverse cultural exposure to a creatively
stimulating environment that offers critical thinking challenges to seek innovative solutions to problems.

Education
Georgetown University
Master of Professional Studies, PR/CC
Concentration in Corporate Communications
Virginia International University
Master of Business Administration (Global Logistics)
Deans Merit Scholarship

Aug 2014 - Dec 2015 (Expected)

May 2013 - Aug 2014 (Transferred)

Independent University, Bangladesh

Bachelor of Business Administration (International Business/Human Resource Management)
CGPA 3.29 (out of 4.00)

Jul 2008 - Dec 2012

Professional Experience
Georgetown University
Graduate Assistant, McDonough School of Business

December 2014 - Present

- Assist Professor Michael Czinkota on a weekly basis with preparation of International Business course materials.
- Develop and consistently update research database and student resource tools.
- Conduct research on major trending business and trade activities around the world to publish in academic blogs.
- Provide creative input into developing student resources and building content for the social media presence.
Grameenphone IT Ltd.
Intern, Joint-Market Research (People & Organization)

Sep 7 - Dec 7 2012

- Work with a short-term research team comprising of professionals from various departments.
- Formulate target market selection criteria and research questionnaire based on input from team.
- Implement tactics to approach potential interviewees and establish contact in order to schedule physical visits.
- Conduct market visits and present situational report based on findings at end of period.
AIESEC in Independent University, Bangladesh
Vice-President, Communications

May 2010 - Mar 2011

- Lead a team of active members to implement communication plan devised internally.

- Develop marketing and communication strategies to ensure brand positioning locally.
- Maintain continuous relationship with both internal and external stakeholders vital to organization.
- Ensure consistent presence in local media and online community by developing partnerships.
- Responsible to coordinate all local activities in accordance to organizational and national guidelines.

Additional Info
- Software experience: MS Office, Google Drive, MS Publisher, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, SPSS
- Language Skills: Bangla (fluent), English (fluent), Portuguese (moderate), Spanish (basic), and French (limited)
- Marketing strategy develeopment
- Grassroots outreach
- Database and inventory management
- Research and analytical writing
- Hobbies: Photography, blogging and film critique, and reading books