Aryana

First-year MBA candidate and UCSB Communication graduate with hands-on experience in employee selection, digital marketing, public-sector case support, commercial property operations, and client service. Brings evidence-based judgment, polished communication, and reliable execution in sensitive and fast-moving environments.

Graduate Assistant at CAL POLY RESIDENTIAL STUDENT EXPERIENCE - yakʔitʸutʸu (2026-09 – Present)

• Review RA/CA candidates and contribute to hiring and rehiring decisions by evaluating communication, leadership, and community-building potential.
• Document evaluations and collaborate with professional staff to support a fair, consistent selection process.

Intern at SANTA BARBARA COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE (2025-07 – 2026-05)

• Reviewed sensitive case information and supported Diversion Court, Mental Health Diversion, and time-sensitive workflows.
• Organized case materials with accuracy, confidentiality, and sound professional judgment.

Commercial Real Estate Development & Operations - Family Business Experience at RAY MAHBOOB PROPERTIES (Present)

• Observed acquisitions, redevelopment, construction, leasing, and operations across Santa Barbara commercial properties.
• Attended Funk Zone project sites and assisted with property walkthroughs and prospective-tenant showings.

Sports Communications Intern at UC SANTA BARBARA ATHLETICS (2024-09 – 2025-01)

• Led an archival update of the Women's Tennis record book by researching and verifying historical performance data; supported digital content and press materials.

Social Media & Studio Intern at PILATES & OR (2024-09 – 2024-10)

• Created brand content and increased Instagram Reel viewership 20% through strategic posting and audience engagement.

PEAC Tutor at SANTA BARBARA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT - PEAC (2023-10 – 2025-05)

• Delivered individualized and small-group tutoring across core subjects and developed strategies for organization, confidence, and goal-setting.

Front Desk Receptionist Intern at HALEY HOTEL (2021-11 – 2022-03)

• Supported reservations, payments, check-in, checkout, and guest needs in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

Store Assistant at MANDANA'S BOUTIQUE (2019-12 – 2020-03)

• Built and maintained Excel invitation lists and supported event RSVPs, merchandising, outreach, and personalized customer service.

Master of Business Administration in Business Administration – CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN LUIS OBISPO (2028)

Bachelor of Arts in Communication – UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA (2025-12)