MARA
BAREKZAI
ADMINISTRATIVE, EXECUTIVE, PERSONAL
ASSISTANT
CONTACT
PHONE
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PROFILE
Highly organized and dependable Administrative, Executive, and Personal Assistant with experience supporting senior leadership through calendar management, correspondence, document preparation, and office coordination. Known for professionalism, discretion, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in fast paced environments. EDUCATION
CCAC
May 2017
Associate of Science, U.P. Liberal Arts and
Sciences
University of Pittsburgh
Expected May 2028
Bachelor of Science, Human Resource
Management
Penn Commercial Business/Technical
School
March 2023
Nail Technician
SKILLS
• Calendar & Schedule Management
• Email & Correspondence Handling
• Meeting Coordination & Minutes
• Travel Planning & Expense Tracking
• Confidential Information Handling
• Office Administration & Records
Management
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel,
PowerPoint)
• Professional Communication
KEY STRENGTHS
• Discretion & Confidentiality
• Executive-level Communication
• Time Management & Prioritization
• Attention to Detail
• Proactive Problem-solving
• Professional Judgment
• Advanced Organizational Skills
• Relationship Management
• Project Management
• Impeccable Customer Service Skills
WORK EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION
January 2025 – present
Manage confidential research and personnel records with discretion and accuracy. Support continuous improvement of administrative processes within research operations. Maintain accurate records for sponsored research projects and funding sources.
CCAC, LEAD REGISTRATION REPRESENTATIVE
October 2007 – December 2022
Performed advanced administrative duties to support student registration, acting as a liaison between students and the Registrar’s office. Processed complex student records, troubleshoot registration issues, trained staff, and ensure compliance with FERPA regulations.