Summary

A diligent and dedicated individual aiming to utilize my academic training in Biosciences and Neuroscience, in addition to my work experience in the Public Health and Mental Health research sector to develop a research career in the domain of public health. I am particularly enthusiastic about working in the area of maternal and child health. Also interested in working toward the improvement of mental health facilities in low-and-middle income countries.

Projects

National Institute of Health Hepatitis A Risk Factors Research Paper
Bachelors in Biosciences Research Project Thesis
Master's in Neuroscience Research Project Dissertation

Experience

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Writing Specialist (Trainee)
skyscrapers
Nov 2022 - Dec 2022 | Islamabad, Pakistan

As part of this role, I performed the following tasks and responsibilities:
Participated and completed a one-month complete training program involving theoretical and practical training in research proposal writing and proofreading, case study analysis, literature review, different styled-essay writing (i.e. argumentative, expository, discursive), and blog writing, both manually and using various AI copywriting tools such as Jasper.

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Digital Marketing Strategist/ Content Creator
Stakeville Pvt. Ltd.
Jul 2022 - Aug 2022 | Islamabad, Pakistan

As part of this role, I performed the following tasks and responsibilities:

Developed social media strategies for the company.
Created graphic design content for the company's social media pages.
Scheduled and shared story and post content on social media pages.
Developed layout and content plans for the company website.
Communicated with potential influencers for client social media promotion.

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Growth Officer
AGAHI Enterprise Pvt. Ltd.
Jan 2022 - Jun 2022 | Islamabad, Pakistan

As part of this role, I performed the following tasks and responsibilities:

Developed strategic communication plans for a professional services firm based on behaviorial studies of customer target markets.
Developed visual graphic design content for communicating organizational goals through storytelling and strategic communication.
Developed concept notes, press releases, and training reports for important organizational events, such as for a Universal Service Fund training event.
Collaborated with government and non-governmental organizations for their participation in different organizational events.
Led teams as part of organizational events, such as during an Art of Communication event held at the Universal Service Fund office in Islamabad.

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Creative Marketing Intern
Eikon 7
Aug 2021 - Dec 2021 | Islamabad, Pakistan

As part of this role, my tasks and responsibilities included:
1. Developed graphic design and written content for company brand social media pages.
2. Developed written content for the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC)'s website.
3. Managed social media customer queries for the Chinese restaurant, Ginyaki.
4. Communicated with potential influencers for increasing social media promotion.
5. Production management for different photo/ video shoots.
6. Provided voiceovers for company brands, such as Fun City Islamabad.

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Field Epidemiology Research Intern
National Institute of Health Islamabad
Jun 2018 - Feb 2019 | Islamabad, Pakistan

As part of this role, I performed the following tasks and responsibilities:
1. Collaborated with senior epidemiologists and researchers to explore prevalence of various infectious diseases in Pakistan.
2. Studied and learnt literature manuscript writing based on case studies of epidemic outbreaks in Pakistan and other South Asian countries; suggested proposals for case studies on infectious diseases like Malaria, Typhoid, and Hepatitis A, based on gaps in previous studies.
3. Worked as part of field research groups in disease surveillance and health awareness campaigns.
4. Contributed towards writing/editing of the Seasonal Awareness Alert Letter(SAAL), an annual disease incidence status report published by NIH.
5. Studied literature on neurological and mental health disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease and depression, and suggested proposals on stress hyperglycemia research.
6. Completed the first tier of a WHO online course on Health Sector Emergency Response or Incident Management System.
7. Contributed towards writing of a research paper titled “Assessment of risk factors associated with outbreak of Hepatitis A in Shakrial, Rawalpindi-Pakistan during May 2017”, submitted to and approved by the Journal of Infection in Developing Countries for publication.

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Social Media Specialist/ Content Writer
B. Tech Group/ Burkhiya Group of Companies
Nov 2017 - Mar 2018 | Islamabad, Pakistan

As part of this role, I performed the following tasks and responsibilities:
1. Developed social media marketing content for B. Tech Group, a Chicago-based IT solutions provider.
2. Managed social media campaigns for Nauman Khan Azeemi, a motivational speaker using online advertisements and social media posts.
3. Managed customer queries on social media regarding Mr. Azeemi's social media campaigns and community events in different cities of Pakistan.
4. Developed content for the Burkhiya Group of Companies's blog pages, a subsidiary company of B. Tech Group.

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Digital Media Officer
Chefling Tales/ National Incubation Center
Mar 2017 - Oct 2017 | Islamabad, Pakistan

As part of this role, I performed the following tasks and responsibilities:
1. Created digital marketing content for social media promotion of Chefling Tales, a startup aimed at promotion of local food culture in Pakistan.
2. Wrote and edited articles for the startup’s social media blog.
3. Represented my team at important occasions before business investors.
4. Developed social media marketing content for and handled social media platforms for promotion of the National Incubation Center Islamabad and maintained their key performance indicators (KPIs).
5. Provided social media photography and live video coverage for important incubation events and seminars being organized at the NIC.

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Molecular Lab Technologist
Biocare Labs, Blue Area and Ali Medical Hospital
Jan 2017 - Feb 2017 | Islamabad, Pakistan

As part of this role, I performed the following tasks and responsibilities:
1. Monitored routinely maintenance of laboratory parameters and interacted with patients during sample collection.
2. Conducted diagnostic tests on patient samples; mainly blood, serum, and urine samples, using the Cobas C311 automated analyzer, for spectrophotometric analysis.
3. Conducted clinical tests including Liver Function Test (LFT), Blood Glucose/Sugar, Lipid profile and Renal Function Test (RFT).
4. Performed qualitative and quantitative tests for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C PCR patient samples.

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Molecular Lab Technologist
Shifa International Hospital Ltd
Oct 2016 - Dec 2016 | Islamabad, Pakistan

As part of this role, I performed the following tasks and responsibilities:
1. Collaborated with senior laboratory scientists at the Pathology Department and conducted routinely procedures on patient samples, from receiving samples to clinical analysis of test results.
2. Handled daily maintenance of laboratory equipment and reported technical issues to the department.
3. Processed blood specimens of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Hepatitis Genotyping patient samples using centrifugation and serum separation.
4. Conducted manual operation of laboratory instruments used for viral DNA/RNA extraction, such as the m24sp and m2000sp.

Education

University of Sussex
Masters, Masters in Science, ‎
Neuroscience
2021
COMSATS University Islamabad
Bachelors, Bachelors in Science, ‎
Biosciences
CGPA 3.0/4
2016
Beaconhouse Margalla Campus
Intermediate/A-Level, , ‎
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Pre-Medical
Percentage 74%
2012
Beaconhouse Margalla Campus
Matriculation/O-Level, , ‎
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Pre-Medical
Percentage 78%
2010

Skills

Intermediate 2D Digital Art
Intermediate Analytical Skills
Beginner Book Writing
Expert Computing Proficient
Expert Configuration Switches
Expert Content Writing
Expert Creative and innovative skills
Expert Creative Writing
Intermediate Data Analysis and Management
Intermediate Data Monitoring
Intermediate Digital Copy Writing
Intermediate Digital Marketing
Expert English Language Skills
Intermediate Field Research
Expert Improvisation Skills
Intermediate Intuitive Skills
Expert Laboratory Research
Expert Literature Review
Intermediate MS Excel
Expert MS PowerPoint
Expert Networking Skills
Expert Observation Skills
Expert Persuasion Customer
Expert Presentation Skills
Expert Proficiency in Computer
Intermediate Programme Monitoring
Beginner Programming Skills (Python)
Expert Proofreading
Expert Receptionist Task Management
Expert Report Writing
Expert Reporting and Documentation
Expert Research proposal writing
Expert Scientific Literature Review
Expert Scientific Research
Expert Scientific Writing
Expert Security Principles
Intermediate Social Media Customer Service
Intermediate Social Media Management
Intermediate Survey Conduction
Intermediate Team Management
Expert Teamwork Skills
Intermediate كتابة الإعلانات لكبار المسئولين الاقتصاديين

Languages

Expert Urdu
Expert English