For immediate Release

Maryam Orokzai

Phil Xu

Hxu4@gmu.edu

A communication student who wants to be voice of a company

Phil Xu has a great knowledge about fixing and finding all kinds of problems in any kind of Electronic devises. One of his favorite hobbies to do is to research about technology and see what is new and how it is useful for the society.

Xu worked for couple of years in a small company named “Main Street Radio Network. His goal is to learn as much as he can, and have great knowledge of everything. “I can tell what the problem is with a cellphone only by looking at it” Xu said.

Xu’s dream job is to become part of a big company and work as voice of the company and connect the company with the media. He wants to introduce his company to other countries and be number one around the world.

Xu has years of experience of playing piano, he started playing piano at age of 5. Xu wants to use this talent in his future and somehow wants to connect it to his dream job. He thinks connecting music to business and business to media will bring a great success to him and where he will start working.

Xu’s ability to argue allows him to protect his company and raise his voice for the rights of his company. “If people think you have a good reputation, then you do have good reputation. In PR it’s as simple as that” Xu said.

For immediate Release

Maryam Orokzai

morokzai@gmu.edu

Cell 571-294-98-48

           Northrop Grumman Corporate Director Mark Root shares his journey with George Mason University students. He talks about the opportunities in public relations. As he mentioned, it was helpful for him to make the switch from journalism to public relations.

“Public relations experts write for their readers. They want facts for the most parts and they want to provide service to their readers,” Root said.

As Corporate Director of Media Relations at Northrop Grumman Corporation, it is his responsibility to share information about the company and use social media to help it grow.

“The social media brought many positive changes to our company, but we generally do not respond to media via social media. However, we do get questions from social media,” Root said.

Northrop Grumman’s mission is to be at the forefront of the technology and innovation by delivering superior capability. Northrop Grumman has many competitors, however Root expresses, “We want to have friendly relationships with our competitors.”

As Root mentioned, social media helps their company make several business connections with many countries. On the other hand they need to expand their connections and need translators to help to build up that relationship with even more countries.

“When we make announcements, in Australia, Japan, Saudi, we have to translate, the cultures of those companies are also unique. We have personnel in Australia and in Middle East countries. They are helpful and we rely on them,” Root said.

Root added that an event would be held on October 28 at the George Mason University. He stressed how important it is for students to attend. This event will help students build up business relationship with companies. Northrop Grumman will be among the companies represented.

“There are a lot of folks like myself. You can make contact with professionals; tell your friends and relatives about it too. You don’t have to stay for the entire event, it is a good opportunity for all of you,” Root said.

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Maryam Orokzai

morokzai@masonlive.gmu.edu

571-294- 9848

Communication student seeks reporting job

        A Gorge Mason University communication student is extremely knowledgeable of cultural values and traditions. She is Eager to work with challenging people of diverse cultural backgrounds. She learned from her parents about middle-eastern culture and since she grew up in Russia learned about western culture as well.

“I can speak English, Russian, Urdu, Persian, Hindi, Pashto and Dari, I think it’s very fun and useful to know seven languages and know about deferent cultures,” Orokzai said.

Maryam Orokzai is originally from Afghanistan, but was raised in Moscow. Orokzai Along with her family moved to the USA a few years ago, and enrolled in NOVA right after her graduation from high school.

Orokzai successfully got associate degree in Science/General Studies in 2012. Currently she is enrolled in Mason and this is her first semester. Orokzai is planning to major in Communication at Mason and graduate by the end of 2015.

Orokzai’s dream job is to work for CNN and be a successful reporter. She loves to travel around the world and talk about women rights. Orokzai is able to work alone or as a part of team. She enjoys to organize different tasks as needed and eager to learn new things.

Orokzai’s education, diverse work experience, international exposure, and ambitious drive to learn and succeed are a unique blend of qualifications. She is able to work alone or as a part of team.

“I chose my path and I will get succeed one day, and will never lose hope. I always work hard to achieve what I want in my life,” Orokzai said.

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