On Point with Maira!

MAIRA IQBAL

Contact me at: miqbal2@gmu.edu

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

• Fluent in speaking Urdu, English, Punjabi. Hindi.
• Technically proficient in basic computer applications such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Outlook and Web 2.0 tools.
• Excellent team cooperation and communication skills

EDUCATION

George Mason University, Fairfax VA

Expected Graduation December 2011
Accounting Major, with a minor in Electronic Journalism
Major GPA – 4.0

• Coursework Includes: Online Journalism, Cost Accounting, Intermediate Financial Accounting, Accounting Information Systems and Management: People and Organizations

EXPERIENCE

HomePro Realty Inc.
Real Estate Agent
Springfield, VA, February 2009 to Present

• Tasks include: creating contracts for Real Estate transactions, Meeting with clients and showing houses that fit their requirements.

AAMTAX Inc.

Assistant Manager/ Book Keeper

Springfield, VA, January 2006 to August 2009

• Entered debits and credits from Bank Statements in Peachtree for several clients who are owners of small businesses.
• Prepared payroll for clients on a weekly basis and Sales taxes quarterly
• Handled client phone calls and assisted them with payroll record, appointments and etc.

Garfield Elementary

Office Manager Assistant/Receptionist (Volunteer)

Springfield, VA, 2005

• Utilized multilingual skills to communicate with the families, answered questions and referred parents to appropriate resources when answering the phones.
• Greeted parents in the front office and assisted school-wide events such as Help the Homeless Walk

Garfield Elementary

Manager Assistant for After School Remediation Program (Volunteer)

Springfield, VA 2005

• Worked with students in small group settings to assist them in acquiring literacy and mathematical skills in a sixteen week After School Remediation Program

HONORS/PUBLICATIONS

• Deans List – Fall 2007-Fall 2008
• Beta Alpha Psi.
• Vice President of Finance for Real Estate Association for Leaders (REAL)- Fall 2009- Spring 2010
• Succeeding in life when health fails- United Press International – October 19, 2009 (Click to Read)
• The new generation takes a stand for Kashmir- United Press International – March 20, 2009 (Click to Read)