Afra Khanani

319 Kensington Drive Streamwood, IL 60107

Phone: 630-991-7210 E-Mail: akhanan@ilstu.edu

EDUCATION
Illinois State University
Major: Integrated Marketing Communications GPA: 3.8 Honors Program
Elgin Community College
Degree: Associates in Science with high honors GPA: 3.7

Graduation Date: May 2016

Graduation Date: May 2014

EXPERIENCE
Ovation Cinemas Server Bloomington, IL
January 2015 - Present
Assisting in theatre, greeting and serving customers who are watching movies.
Bandito Barneys Beach Club Server and Bartender
May 2013 - Present
Greet and host customers. Take drink and food orders in a proper and respectful fashion.
Make and serve a variety of drinks. Work in a very fast paced environment.
Interactions Marketing - Promotional Job
November 2014 Present
Assist with and create promotional activities for distinguished products. Help gain customer interest and brand
loyalty in those certain products.
ACTIVITIES AND LEADERSHIP
Packback Books
September 2014 - Present
2015-2016: Campus Marketing Manager: Manage a team of motivated brand ambassadors and work with
other managers around the country to help solve promotional issues as well as achieve marketing goals.
2014-2015: Lead Brand Ambassador: Market Packback through on campus activities which engages the
student body. Perform team driven tasks like writing blogs and creating campaigns to inform and educate.
President of Marketing for ISU Entrepreneurial Start-up Showcase
February 2015 Present
Run a team to help promote the start-up showcase to the student body through various mediums
American Marketing Association
August 2014 Present
Creative Design and Events Committee
Business Association
August 2014 Present
2015: Vice President of Marketing Assist with gaining new members and loyalty throughout the chapter by
promoting BUA and organizing fundraisers to help boost awareness.
2014: Executive Board - Social Chair Plan social outings and events for the whole chapter
Specialized in:
World Language and International Studies Academy Rigorous advanced placement high school program
Roosevelt Entrepreneurship Academy Designed a GREEN campaign and competed with colleagues
COMMUNITY ACTIVITES
ISU Transfer Program Mentor January 2015 Present
Volunteer at Masjid Al-Huda - Continuous
Helping children learn values of their religion.
American Cancer Societys Relay for Life 2008-Present- Co-captain
Door to door activities, served at annual chili cook-off, held in school activities like Miracle minute.
Silver Team with more than $6,000 in donations
Volunteering at Ridge Circle Elementary Continuous
Serve as a volunteer for back-to-school, Holiday, and end of the year events, as well as assist the librarian and
principal by shelving books and designing bulletin boards.
AWARDS
DECA An association of marketing students
August 2010 April 2012
During my DECA involvement my awards consist of: Top Ten Finalist at DECA Area Competition, State Qualifier. First
Place at State Career Development Conference in Fashion Merchandising Promotion Event, International Qualifier. Top
ten at State Career Development Conference in Automotive Individual series. Top Five Finalist at DECA SCDC in
International Business Plan Event.
ACADEMIC HONORS
I received honor roll every quarter in high school as well as made the Deans list every semester in college thus far. In
2012, I was recommended and accepted into Mu Alpha Theta, a mathematics honors society as well as Phi Theta
Kappa, an honorary society. I was one of 26 at Streamwood High School named Illinois State Scholar in January, 2012.