United States
I am a Data Science major at UNC Chapel Hill with a strong interest in applying data-driven methods to real world problems, particularly in business strategy, market research, and analytical decision-making. During my gap year, I worked across marketing, finance, sales, and distribution at a consumer goods company, gaining hands on exposure to how businesses operate and make strategic decisions. I conducted brand and competitor audits, analyzed market positioning, and translated qualitative observations into structured reports and presentations. This experience deepened my interest in using data, analysis, and research to inform business strategy, branding, and growth decisions. Academically, I have completed coursework in Calculus II, Intro to Computer Science (COMP 110), Intro to Data Science (DATA 110), and Data Visualization & Storytelling (DATA 150), and I continue to build a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and programming. I am especially interested in how data science can be used to extract insights from complex datasets and support evidence-based decision-making. I am actively seeking opportunities in research, analytics, and student-led technical communities to further develop my skills. In addition to my academic pursuits, I currently serve as a Freshman Representative for the Pakistani Students’ Organization (PakSoc), where I am involved in student engagement and community-building initiatives on campus.
- Represent the freshman cohort within the organization, acting as a liaison between new students and the executive board. - Contribute to idea generation and pitching for cultural, social, and community-building events throughout the academic year. - Assist in planning and organizing events, including logistics coordination, promotion, and on-site execution. - Support student engagement initiatives by encouraging participation, gathering feedback, and helping create inclusive campus experiences. - Participate in charity and fundraising efforts, collaborating with team members to plan initiatives and increase student involvement. - Develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills through cross-functional collaboration with board members and volunteers.
- Rotated across marketing, finance, sales, and distribution, gaining end-to-end exposure to how consumer brands operate at scale in a developing market. - Conducted brand audits by analyzing competitors’ websites, social media presence, product positioning, and messaging; compiled findings into structured reports and presented insights to internal teams. - Supported the marketing team with social media analysis, content ideation, and brand positioning strategy, contributing ideas for campaigns and long-term branding direction. - Created and delivered presentations for upcoming projects, pitching concepts to cross-functional teams and participating in feedback-driven iteration. - Assisted in ideation for advertising and brand growth, proposing creative strategies aligned with market trends and target demographics. - Shadowed finance, sales, and distribution teams to understand pricing, revenue flows, inventory movement, and retail distribution channels. - Developed a strong understanding of how data, consumer behavior, and financial decisions intersect in real business environments. - Strengthened communication skills through frequent presentations, reporting, and stakeholder discussions.
- Managed inventory and distribution of 500+ donated clothing items. - Collected, cleaned, and analyzed donation data to track which communities had received aid. - Identified gaps in distribution to support more equitable allocation of resources. - Used data-driven tracking to improve transparency and accountability in community service operations.