Ayesha Iftekhar
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Administrative Assistant
Skilled, enthusiastic, self-starter with 2+ years of International experience assisting management in different environments. Seeking a position that reflects my experience, skills, and personal attributes including dedication, meeting goals, creativity, and the ability to follow through.
EDUCATION
Master’s Degree in Microbiology University of Karachi, Pakistan 2005
Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Lab Tech Baqai Medical University, Pakistan 2003
Certificate in Cytotechnology College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan 2003
CORE COMPETENCIES
Technical Skills
Demonstrate advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Access, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Scheduling and managing of appointments using Outlook scheduling software
Preparing charts, filing and chart organization
Knowledge of proofreading and formatting consult notes with attention to detail
Experience taking minutes if required
Maintaining department bulletin boards as assigned
Excellent knowledge of Minitab
Administration and Communication
Excellence in written and oral communication skills
Scheduling administrative and academic meetings, coordinating the logistics and distributing the materials for each
Prioritizing urgent tasks and requests from management
Responding to phone, e-mail and fax inquiries
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and act independently using sound judgment as well as accepting direction
Ability to work independently and balance multiple work demands, including time sensitive requests
Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate to and work well with a diverse group of individuals
Tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential issues
Experienced in instructing large groups of students on a daily basis
Key speaker at several occasions
WORK EXPERIENCE
Telephone Interviewer Forum Research Inc. (Toronto) 2018 - present
Take surveys on telephone on behalf of various clients like Red Cross Canada, WSIB,Canadian apprenticeship forum
Ensure Unbiased results
Record responses
Medical Lab Technician Dr Essa Laboratory (Pakistan) 2017 - 2018
Received specimens and performed routine clinical tests
maintained logs of specimens
communicated with referring physicians and patients
Met and greeted patients upon arrival to laboratory.
Answered phones, faxed, filed, and entered patient data in the system
Prioritized and responded to changing environment
High School lecturer (Biology and Chemistry) The City School (Pakistan) 2017-2018
Maintained grading, progress reports and classroom documentation
Authored skill and self-esteem enhancement units for high-risk students
Implemented positive discipline in challenging classes
Prepared annual, monthly and weekly plans
Streamlined topics for tests and quizzes
Invigilated and supervised during exams
Compiled and prepared results
Organized and managed school events such as farmers markets and quiz competitions
Ayesha Iftekhar
437- 989 6678 *.*********@*****.***
WORK EXPERIENCE Cont’d….
High School lecturer (Biology and Chemistry) Kuwait Computer Science Centre (Kuwait) 2007-2017
Communicated with parents on regular basis
Prepared reports
Prepared work plans and schedules
High School lecturer (Biology and Chemistry) International School and College (Kuwait) 2006-2017
Assisted vice principal in routine office work
Organized and managed school events such as science exhibitions and quiz contests
Organized and scheduled meetings and appointments with parents
Maintained contact lists
Prepared regularly scheduled reports
Provided general support to visiting parents
Provided information by answering questions and requests
Researched and created presentations
Carried out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning etc.
Wrote letters and emails on behalf of other office staff
Replied to email, telephone or face to face enquiries
Answered telephone calls and passed them on
Supervised the work of junior staff
Photocopied and print out documents on behalf of other colleagues
Medical Lab Technologist (Internee) Baqai Medical Laboratory (Pakistan) 2003
Conducted tests on the received specimens and prepared shipments to other medical facilities.
Collected and prepared gram staining slides necessary for examination; identified various range of bacteria through microscopic inspection.
Logged and labelled specimens and prepared them for testing.
Ensured suitable specimens are received and verified specimen identity
Ascertained that the laboratory is well stocked and resourced
Maintained a clean-safe environment
Provided lab results to inquiring physicians.
Met and greeted patients upon arrival to laboratory.
Answered phones, faxed, filed, and entered patient data in the system
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Certificate course (British Council) “Engaging with learning technologies- Cyber well-being”
Certificate course (British Council) “Engaging with SEN –Gifted and Talented learners”
Certificate course (British Council) “ Understanding Special Education Needs”
Certificate course (British Council) “Understanding Lesson Management”
Certificate course (FBISE) “Paper setting and evaluation
Certificate course (Pearson) “KS5 (IAL/GCE) Biology: understanding, assessment and effective delivery
Certificate course( Cambridge International Examinations Professional Development) Training in Intermediate Cambridge IGCSE Biology (0610)
Certified in Minitab and Bioinformatics
Successfully completed Computer-Based Training Program (WHMIS) and job-specific health and safety training program