SARA MEHBOOB
abk41v@r.postjobfree.com
Manassas, VA 20111
EDUCATION
Virginia Commonwealth University
B.S. (Honors) degree in Biology
Richmond, VA
. Awarded Dean's Scholarship for academic excellence. 3.8/4.00 GPA.
. Coursework in Anatomy, Genetics, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry,
Calculus, Biochemistry.
. Winter 2010: Selected for an Honors Study Abroad with the University of
Maryland in Spain for history.
EXPERIENCE
FAUZE CLOTHING LINE- Brand Development SPRING 2010- PRESENT
. Organized, styled, and edited highly successful photo shoot for the
first collection. Served as brand ambassador as the designer is not in
the country.
. Met with customers and held various upscale events to successfully
promote and sell the clothing line.
VCU Genetics laboratory course- Teacher's Assistant
Spring 2009
. Graded and analyzed work for a section of students to advise and guide
them for improvement..
. Held weekly review sessions to prepare students for exams as well as
guide their progress.
Surgical onocology lab assistant (Richmond, VA) - Lab Assistant
Fall 2008
. Assisted with the ordering and maintaining of supplies as well as weekly
lab maintenance duties including: sterilization, biohazard waste
disposal, and material preparation.
. Assisted with the tally of live mice, used as specimens, weekly.
Mapledale family dentistry (Dale City, Virginia) - Dental Assistant
Summer 2008
. Learned and applied the skills necessary to effectively assist in
procedures including: composites, root canals, dentures, crowns and
extractions. Sterilized and organized equipment throughout each work
day.
. Ordered, organized, and maintained all materials for all procedures
weekly. Assisted with light office work including: mail, data entry,
filing, and greeting customers.
ACTIVITIES
Mission of Mercy - Volunteer
Spring 2009
. Spent a weekend on a large scale volunteer trip to provide free dental
care to a rural area in southern Virginia.
. Assisted with set up, supply management, sterilization, records and
data entry, procedures, and clean up.
Muslim students association - Ramadan Chair, Fast-a-thon Chair
Fall 2007 - Present
. Planned and hosted seven dinners in one month for at least 150 people
and up to 350 people.
. Coordinated a speaker and program for each dinner to educate the
attendees on various topics.
. Raised all funds for the dinners through meeting with local families,
businesses, and mosques.
Project Downtown- Volunteer
Fall 2007 - Present
. Formed a program to feed the homeless population of Richmond weekly
with nutritious homemade meals.
. Advertised the program throughout campus to boost involvement, as well
as solicit the University for funds.
SKILLS & LANGUAGES & AWARDS
. Language: Fluent in English, Proficient in Urdu/Hindi and Spanish.
. Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint),
Photoshop, Dental X-Ray Certification
. Awards: Golden Key Honor Society, Honors College, Dean's List, Dean's
Scholarship