Saira Ansari

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IBA GRADUATE DIRECTORY '10
SAIRA ANSARI
0213-5857018, 0333-2188809
SAIRA.ANSARI@HOTMAIL.COM
Field Of Interest : Marketing
Date Of Birth : June 16, 1987
City Available : Karachi
SCHOLASTICS
Qualification	Year	Institution	Grade / GPA
BBA	2010	Institute of Business Administration, Karachi	3.50 (89.02%)
A level	2006	Karachi Grammar School, Karachi	3As 1B
O level	2003	The City School, Karachi	12 As
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
National Award for highest grade in A' Level Sociology from the University of Cambridge
Global Award for highest grade in O' Level Business Studies from the University of Cambridge
Regional Award for highest grade in O' Level Economics from the University of Cambridge
Certificate of Distinction and Recognition Award from the President Pervez Musharraf
Valedictorian of Graduating O' Level Class
ELECTIVE COURSES
Consumer Behavior, French Language, Brand Management, Advertising*, Analysis of Financial Statements*
*In process
WORK EXPERIENCE
July2009 - Aug 2009 : 6 week internship at Pfizer Global Pharmaceuticals Karachi - Medical Department
June 2008 - July 2008: 4 week internship at Citibank Karachi- Global Consumer Banking Department.
MAJOR TERM PAPERS / REPORTS / PROJECTS
Wrote a research paper on Gap Analysis of Jodia Bazaar and foreign commodity markets.
Formulated a business plan on Small Business Venture of Giveaway Décor Items.
Observed Global Product Marketing Strategy at Estee Lauder Companies, New York.
Developed and Analyzed a Methods of Business Research Report on the Launch of Juice by Engro Food Limited.
Prepared a report on Trade in Pakistan and Measures to enhance it.
Conducted research and analysis of Pakistani Cement Industry.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Attended a Marketing and Product Development training rotation at the Estee Lauder Companies New York head office, 2008.
Secretary General and Committee Director for IBA's First Model United Nation Conference, 2010.
National Television Talk Show Host, Business Plus, 2010.
Winner of Scholarship to attend Entrepreneurship Programme at National University Singapore, 2009.
Member Organizing Committee, Pakistan Fashion Week, 2009.
Won Best Delegate Award amongst 4000 students at National Model United Nations Conference held in New York, 2009.
Marketing Manager, Alumni Society, IBA, 2009.
Executive Committee Head, Public Speaking Society, IBA, 2008.
Creative Manager, Social Events, IBA 2008.
Member of International Womens Club, 2008 to present.
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Skills include MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
Interests include reading, public speaking, and watching cricket.