Bushra Zia
Farm 5, Nilore Green Acres, PO Nilore Factory, Islamabad
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Ingenious Business Solutions (IBS) - Managing Director
Freelance Expert: Business & Finance; Education
MBA from Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Pakistan. Under Graduate from George Mason University (GMU),
USA. Ingenious Business Solutions – Managing Director (https://ibsexperts.wordpress.com/) - active as Manager
Finance and Accounting – Cynosure Consultants, Pakistan. Catalant Expert. Lecturer – Department of Management
Sciences at the COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT), Pakistan. Consultant/Assistant Professor – Faculty
of Management Sciences at the International Islamic University (IIUI), Pakistan. Completed Management Trainee – Finance
& HR Program at Pakistan Tobacco Company, Pakistan. Research Associate on project for UNDP Environment Program,
Pakistan. Substitute Teacher - Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and Student Tutor - Northern Virginia Community
College (NVCC) in USA. Winner of President’s Education Award Program and member of National Honor Society in the
USA. Excellent writing, research, training, and communication skills with command on Finance, Accounting, Business
Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Human Resources Management, Communication Skills, and English
Literature. Fluent in Urdu, Pashto, Sareiki, English, and French. LinkedIn Profile: https://pk.linkedin.com/in/ziabushra
Education
Institute of Business Administration (IBA)
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Finance
Karachi, Pakistan
May 2007
Virginia, USA
December 2003
Awards
CIIT-Successful Completion of FDA’s Pre-Services Training Course (2013)
PTC - You Rock! In Tune with Leadership: Rock-n-Rise Winner for Battle of Minds (2008)
NVCC-Member of Alpha Beta Rho chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (2002)
Northern Virginia Community College CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN GEOLOGY (2002)
NVCC-Dean’s List and Presidential Scholar List -)
Winner of National Library Week Essay Contest-Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) (2001)
Certificate of Membership National Honor Society of Secondary Schools (2000)
Langley High School CERTIFICATE OF MERIT (1998)
Winner of NORTEL Northern Telecom President Clinton Inaugural Essay Contest (1997)
President’s Education Awards Program (1997) USA
Reading Award 1996-97 Cooper Middle School
EXCELLENCE in preparing materials for the 1996 International Children’s Festival
Research Papers
A Glimpse of Swiss Gold Production (2013)
Pedagogical Skills for University Level Finance (2013)
The role and impact of International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) (2007)
Marketing Research on Procter & Gamble’s Safeguard soap: its introduction, current market situation, future brand
marketing in Pakistan, and SWOT analysis (2006)
Leadership Practices among Lower Management (2005)
Financial statement Analysis of Apple and Dell Computers (2003)
Parallels between Adolph Hitler and the hero of ‘The Drum’ (2003)
An Analysis of Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s novel ‘Crime and Punishment’ (2002)
Reading – Fiction (2200+ books)
Read over 2200 fiction books, both adult and children (Classic, Historical, Contemporary)
Genres include Children, Romance, Detective/Mystery, Western, Fantasy, Literature and Fiction
Written several analytical research papers on classic authors including, Dickens, Bronte, Austen, Dostoyevsky
Developed expert level creative writing and analytical skills, leveraged in business solutions
Personal blog: www.oceanpearlbooks.wordpress.com: extensive material with use of internal and external links
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Farm 5, Nilore Green Acres, PO Nilore Factory, Islamabad
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IBS CONSULTING PROJECTS
https://ibsexperts.wordpress.com
Islamabad, Pakistan
(Client)
Jul 2017 - Present
Cynosure Consultants (Pvt.) Ltd.
Manager Finance & Accounting
Manage business profitability and investments (including foreign currency and real estate)
Manage day to day business expenses, payroll, taxes, etc.
Provide up-to-date financial statements and business analysis reports
Catalant – Harvard Business School Global Consultant Platform
Global (Client)
Sept 2016 – Present
Catalant Expert
Visit: https://expert.gocatalant.com/
Worked on Response Letter to Orange County Florida on behalf of MGT of America, Inc. (Jan 2017)
Islamabad, Pakistan
(Client)
Apr 2014 - Present
PakTurk International Schools & Colleges
Private Tutor (K – 1)
Child Client registered in PakTurk International Schools & Colleges, consistently achieve A+ grades in K - 1
Tutored at all stages of Pre-School (Pre – Nursery, Nursery, KG) and Junior School (Grade 1)
Subjects taught: Art, Computer Science, English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Guidance/Good Citizenship Studies,
Physical Education, Karate, Islamic Studies, and Urdu Language
Focused on presentation styles, communication oral and written, social skills, emotional intelligence
Signifer Consultants
Finance Manager
Created intricate financial model for managing house construction finances
Up-to-date financial accounts
Micro management of suppliers and construction workers
Provide financial advice to home owner
North Carolina, USA
(Client)
Aug 2015 – Oct 2016
Riskwizards.com
Financial Writer & Editor
Islamabad, Pakistan
(Client)
Dec 2015 - Dec 2016
Financial blog writer for the internationally recognized PRM (Professional Risk Manager) Certification by PRMIA
Blog topics cover general and financial topics included in the PRM Exam such as: Risk and Risk Aversion, Capital
Allocation, the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), etc.
Provide continuous strategic marketing ideas to improve the website content and traffic
Registered tutor for the PRM Candidates
Experienced in WordPress blog writing and posting, Yoast SEO Plugin, Visualizer Plugin
Developed PRM I – III Question Bank and riskwizards.com marketing material in Adobe Acrobat and Kindle
Editor and Book Designer for PRM Exam Part I Detailed Study Notes (300 pages document) and PRM I – III Mega
Questions Bank
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Farm 5, Nilore Green Acres, PO Nilore Factory, Islamabad
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New York, USA
(Client)
May - Jun 2014
Native Writer
NYSE Stock Analyst
Provided analysis of major stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
Stocks analyzed included General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Toyota Motor Corporation, JP Morgan Chase & Co.,
Visa Inc.
Research Writers’ Studio
London, UK (Client)
Apr - May 2014
Content Writer: Business & Finance
Worked as Management Sciences Research Writer - contributed to research papers and case studies in Finance,
Accounting, Human Resources, Management, Supply Chain Management, and Psychology.
Well versed in international referencing styles such as Harvard, APA, MLA, Chicago
Excellence in research, report writing, and presentation skills
FULL TIME PROFESSIONAL
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
Islamabad, Pakistan
Dec 2012 – May 2014
Lecturer – Department of Management Sciences
Taught Financial Institutions, Financial Management, and Microeconomics to BBA and MBA classes
Student Counselor for BBA students
Successfully completed Faculty Development Academy’s (FDA) Pre-Services Training Course (4 weeks)
Islamabad, Pakistan
Jan 2010 – Jul 2010
International Islamic University Islamabad
Consultant/Assistant Professor - Faculty of Management Sciences
Taught Seminar in Management to MS and Operations Management to MBA classes
Performed multiple roles of imparting lectures, providing special career advice, and counseling students. Played
significant role as member of Discipline Committee. Successfully developed and implemented the department’s Social
Responsibility Project as part of a team
Islamabad, Pakistan
Nov 2007 – Aug 2009
Pakistan Tobacco Company, Ltd.
Management Trainee – Finance & HR
PTC is a part of the global conglomerate, British American Tobacco (BAT) Group
Completed MT Finance Program. Rotated in major Finance Functions, includingFinancial Accounting, Marketing Finance,
Company Planning, Treasury, Supply Chain Finance, Jehlum Factory Finance, and AkoraKhattak Factory Finance. Also
completed cross-functional assignment in HR
Worked on multiple special projects including Team Event Manager for Battle of Minds Recruitment Project (HR),
Developed Month End Process Manual (Financial Accounting), Recreated MS Excel Automated Leaf Company Plan
(Supply Chain Finance), Managed Capital Expenditure, Depreciation, and Cash Flow Budgets 2009 (AKF Finance),
Active team member of Global Process Standardization Project – created Process Manual for Plant Maintenance SAP
Module, Cash Management, and General Ledger (AKF/JF Finance), Developed MS Excel Automated Brand Profit and
Loss Account SAP based (Marketing Finance), and Developed Import Export Process Manual (Treasury)
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Farm 5, Nilore Green Acres, PO Nilore Factory, Islamabad
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Islamabad, Pakistan
May – Jun 2006
Cynosure Consultants (Pvt.) Ltd.
Research Associate
The GEF (Global Environmental Facility) formulated a portfolio database of all completed and ongoing GEF funded
projects implemented in Pakistan since 1994. The projects were implemented by the UNDP, UNEP, and World Bank in
collaboration with the Ministry of Environment.
Aided the UNDP Lead consultant in developing questionnaires targeted at project implementing organizations
Gathered relevant information from implementing partners including the Ministry of Environment and respective Project
Management Units
Designed and compiled the Final GEF Portfolio
Moving Boxes Depot, Inc.
Virginia, USA
2002 - 2003
Financial Assistant
Managed accounting and finances; payment for state and federal taxes
Constructed comprehensive business expense summary including monthly evaluation of gross sales price, sales taxes,
cost of goods sold (CGS), income after CGS, and annual income forecasts
Fairfax County Public Schools
Virginia, USA
Spring 2003
Substitute Teacher K - 12
Taught Kindergarten – 12 grade students, including Special Children
Taught various subjects including English, Literature, Math, Geography, History, and Sciences
Guided students on assignment completion, maintained class discipline, and developed friendly understanding with
students
Virginia, USA
Summer 2001; 2002
Northern Virginia Community College
Student Tutor and Language Lab Coordinator
Taught college-level subjects including Algebra I and II, Pre-Calculus, English, Accounting, & Statistics
Worked intensively with a mentally disabled student in Accounting Principles for the entire summer
Coordinated session activities aimed at marketing the Tutor Center and Language Lab
Designed several methods of teaching to motivate students in both centers
Independently managed Language Lab students – computer, software requirements etc.
Washington D.C., USA
Spring 2001
U.S. Capitol Hill
Intern: Office of Congressman Frank R. Wolf, 10th District
Briefed congressional staff members on international affairs, responded to constituent letters, and updated information
database
Recorded constituent concerns/issues and directed them to responsible legislative staff members
Conducted research assignments with minimal supervision
Attended International Relations Committee hearings on South Asian affairs
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Farm 5, Nilore Green Acres, PO Nilore Factory, Islamabad
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Skills
Exemplary leadership, financial, and business management skills
Exceptional teaching and training skills
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Outstanding research and public speaking skills
Strong mathematical, linguistic, and literature skills
Fluency in English, Urdu, Pashto, Sarieki, and French
Technical Skills
Platforms: Microsoft Windows 10/XP
Software: Microsoft Office Suite, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Wordpress, Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) Software
for Children and Adults
References
Mahesh Pappu – riskwizards.com, North Carolina, USA
o Email –-Faqir Hamim Masoom – Signifer Consultants, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Umm e Zia- Cynosure Consultants Managing Director, Islamabad, Pakistan
o Email--Phone-
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