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Raniya Mirza

Islamabad

Summary

Dedicated Public Policy Scholar with experience in achieving tangible research-driven results and cross-team collaboration. Proactive and excited to partner with like-minded individuals to achieve goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Director Human Resources

Bunyaad Pakistan
05.2023 - Current

Currently overseeing the entire HR Department at Bunyaad, including the registrations, and admin team.

  • Conducted interviews, surveys and conversations with staff to obtain opinions and views on workplace environments.
  • Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
  • Screened, interviewed and hired candidates to facilitate smooth recruitment procedures.

Sales Associate

The Conover Company
06.2024 - 09.2024

Gained experience in sales outreach, specializing in cold calling and appointment setting within the U.S. higher education market.

Successfully engaged colleges in the Southern U.S. to promote Quality Enhancement Programs.

Booked appointments with high-profile customers to upsell academic products.

Research Intern

Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI)
01.2024 - 02.2024

Authored, and published numerous articles on the following topics:

  • Saudi Arabia under Mohammad Bin Salman - Modern Diplomacy
  • Strategic Entanglements through Proxies - Eurasia Review
  • Realism: Pakistan, and India - Eurasia Review
  • Indian target-killing plot foiled by the US - Eurasia/IPRI Journal

Teacher

Benchmark Junior School
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Replaced worn labels and barcodes to keep materials in good physical condition.
  • Coached students, faculty, and staff to use electronic, print, and internet resources, maintaining equipment and resources.
  • Established student schedules and oversaw day-to-day work to align with library vision and protocols.
  • Sourced materials to meet current needs, driving curiosity and supporting learning.
  • Directed group activities to promote immersive, play-based learning.
  • Mentored, tutored and instructed students in need of additional support.

Summer camp intern

The Citizen Foundation
05.2021 - 06.2021
  • Facilitated play-based learning activities tailored for students in grades 3, 4, and 5, specifically targeting children from underprivileged families facing economic hardship

Education

Bachelors - B.A in Governance, and Public Policy

National University of Sciences & Technology/NUST
2025

A-Levels - Social Sciences

Benchmark School System
2021

GCSEs - Sciences

Benchmark School System
2019

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Analytical
  • Network Building
  • HR Policy Development
  • Public Policy formulation
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Creative Thinking
  • Organizational development
  • Research

Languages

Urdu
First Language
English
Proficient
C2

Extra-Curricular


  • NUST Debating Society: General Secretary 2022-2023
  • Finding Innovative, and Creative Solutions (FICS); Deputy Director Human Resources
  • NUST International Model United Nations: Best Delegate DISEC 2019
  • NUST International Model United Nations: Deputy Director Human Resources 2023
  • NUST Orientation 2023 & 2024: Human Resources Directorate
  • Benchmark School System Student Union
  • Bunyaad Tree Plantation Drive 2021, 2022, and 2023
  • Old-Age Home Visits 2022
  • Bunyaad Ramadan Ration Drives 2023, and 2024
  • Libro De Vistiti 2022-2024

Timeline

Sales Associate

The Conover Company
06.2024 - 09.2024

Research Intern

Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI)
01.2024 - 02.2024

Director Human Resources

Bunyaad Pakistan
05.2023 - Current

Teacher

Benchmark Junior School
06.2021 - 10.2021

Summer camp intern

The Citizen Foundation
05.2021 - 06.2021

GCSEs - Sciences

Benchmark School System

Bachelors - B.A in Governance, and Public Policy

National University of Sciences & Technology/NUST

A-Levels - Social Sciences

Benchmark School System
Raniya Mirza