HIRA SHUA RIAZ

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IBA GRADUATE DIRECTORY '10
HIRA SHUA RIAZ
0213-4633048, 0333-3405790
GET_HIRA_@HOTMAIL.COM
Field Of Interest : Marketing
Date Of Birth : March 23, 1986
City Available : Al-Khobar KSA / Karachi
SCHOLASTICS
Qualification Year Institution Grade / GPA
BBA 2010 Institute of Business Administration, Karachi 2.97 (84.19%)
A level 2005 St.Patrick's High School , Karachi 1B 2Cs
O level 2003 The City School – PAF chapter , Karachi 4As 4Bs 1Cs
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Achieved highest percentage in the Islamiat GCE exam (97%) in City school
ELECTIVE COURSES
Brand Management, Consumer Behavior, Advertising*, Sales Management*
*In process
WORK EXPERIENCE
May 2009 - June 2009 : 6 week internship at Citibank NA, Head Office - Marketing department
MAJOR TERM PAPERS / REPORTS / PROJECTS
Developed a report on HR managers as assertive leaders in the workplace
Researched on the spending behavior of teenagers in Pakistan
Prepared a report on opening and operating a Dental clinic in Pakistan
Prepared a video presentation on famous cultural failures of brands around the world
Developed a business plan on franchising Barbeque Tonight restaurant in foreign countries
Wrote a research paper on socio-economic aspect of Islamic marriages
Developed a live case on the use of lean manufacturing system at Indus Motors Corporation
Researched and gave recommendations to Bank Al-Falah on the launch of its Priority Banking
Prepared a term paper on IMF and its effects on the Pakistani economy
Prepared a report and presentation on Mutual Funds
Formulated a case study on the Ethical practices at Telenor Pakistan
Analyzed the Textile Industry of Pakistan
Developed a Business Plan of an Online Fashion Boutique
Wrote a research report on 4 P's of Marketing – Product, Price, Place and Promotion
Presented on Pakistan's economic development
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Member of the Iqra Society, 2008-2010
Assistant Editor of the Iqra Times, 2009-2010
Published an article in the Iqra Times issue of Feb, 2009
Member of CWS, 2008-2009
Member organizing committee the Charity carnival by CWS, 2009
Board member of Zephyr (Arts Society) in Saint Patrick's High School, 2005-2006
Vice-President of Saint Patrick's Environmental Conservation Society, 2005-2006
Event Manager Farewell Dinner, St.Patricks High school, 2005
Head of farewell society, The City School, 2004
Member of Rotaract Club - Karachi Clifton, 2003-2004
Participated in the annual play “Pygmalion” in The City School, 2003
Participated in the Inter-School Scrabble Champions Trophy organized by Dawn – Young World (Karachi: City of Our Future 2003 Contest)
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Enjoy befriending people from different cultures, Interested in reading, arts and craft, sightseeing
Enjoy playing basketball, badminton and swimming, Keen interest in travelling and visiting new places
Interested in photography
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