Peri Shushi 2039 Cap Rock Drive, Richardson TX 75080 (C) 214-395-1687 (E) ps17b3ec4@westpost.

net Objective Seeking a position that will enable me to utilize my strong communication, organ izational skills and educational background, enhanced by exceptional interperson al skills to bring success to your organization. Core Strengths Excellent interpersonal, verbal/writing skills Punctual, dependable and outstanding enthusiasm Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro Detailed knowledge of Content Management Systems Proven ability to learn quickly Fluent in spoken and written Kurdish and basic knowledge of Persian, Arabic and German Work Experience 07/2009 - 06/2010 Voice of America Kurdish Service Washington, DC Broadcaster/Translator Successfully kept up-to-date on national and world current events to ensure accu racy in detail in reports Managed translation of written news reports from English to Kurdish on deadline for two separate radio shows Wrote, edited and broadcasted news on strict deadline for AM and PM radio show o n a daily basis Superbly handled conduction of interviews as a result of strong people skills, s pecifically with Kurdish and Middle East experts for radio broadcast Edited news reports and interviews through proficiency in Dalet digital media sy stem Entrusted with writing and updating the VOA Kurdish website due to outstanding t ime management, writing skills, ability to work under pressure and expertise in using Content Management System CommonSpot 08/2008 - 12/2008 Texas NewsWatch Austin, TX Reporter/Writer Constructed packages for UT's television news station, including writing and edi ting reports through editing software Final Cut Pro Delegated with the task of anchoring the news on several occasions due to strong oratory ability Obtained the skills necessary to produce a television newscast, including how to complete rundowns and in-show and pre-show decision making 08/2007 - 12/2007 Dispatch 40 (UT Radio News) Austin, TX Reporter/Writer

Effectively selected news stories and served as a local campus reporter on a wee kly basis Produced various reports on deadline on local Austin/UT Campus community using t he latest edition of the digital audio edit Adobe Audition Mastered the skills needed to refine writing and reporting for broadcast news 09/2005 - 05/2009 UT Libraries: Perry-Castaneda and LBJ School of Public Affairs Austin, TX Library Associate Managed circulation desk and ensured that patrons needs were properly met Productively assisted library patrons with research questions, finding and check ing out books Organized library material according to alphabetical and numerical filing system Entrusted with opening and closing facility as a result of punctuality and great organizational ability Education May 2009 UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN-Bachelor of Journalism Dean's Honors List - UT College of Communication, Spring 2008/ 2009