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Bilal A. - Administrative/Virtual Assistant - Mac Expert! - Freelance Project Manager, Pakistan

I would welcome the opportunity to work "virtually", as I've been doing for Dianne Moon & Associates.  I have an excellent computer set-up at home, comprising of two MAC notebooks (both with Windows/Parallels), network, printer, scanner the works.  I enjoy virtual administrative tasks.  I also enjoy working with documents, editing, re-writing and so on.
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oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test Score Percentile Date Taken Duration
Office Skills Test 3.75 96% TOP 10% 07/25/2008 30 min
Technical Writing Skills Certification 4.00 95% TOP 10% 07/26/2008 33 min
Call Center Skills Test 3.75 92% TOP 10% 07/27/2008 33 min
Windows XP Test 4.25 86% TOP 20% 07/26/2008 12 min
Email Etiquette Certification 3.60 83% TOP 20% 07/25/2008 10 min
Job Category Interests

Writing

Administrative Support

Audio / Video & Multimedia

Skills
Skill Experience Level Last Used Description
Apple MAC OS X - Applications 4 yrs 4.0 2008
Business Transcription 8 yrs 4.0 2008
Office Applications (Microsoft) 15 yrs 5.0 2008
Virtual/Admin Assistance 8 yrs 5.0 2008
Certifications
Date Earned Name Score Percentile Organization Description
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Employment History
From To Company Title/Role Description
01/2004 Present Dianne Moon & Associates Virtual Assistant / Independent Contributor This is a part-time position, involving business transcriptions, documentation and so on.

http://www.diannemoon.com
03/2006 03/2007 iShop Pakistan Director / Executive iShop Pakistan was an online e-seller of laptop computers and notebook accessories.  More information, references, pictures, and details are available upon request.

About iShop: "iShop is the brainchild of three entrepreneurs who, with their years of experience in the IT industry, felt a mismatch between consumer expectations and the level of customer service and expertise provided by the local consumer markets.  We continuously research the latest products in the IT industry, and enjoy working with our clients in providing them with the best possible and most cost-effective solutions, to their computing needs."
04/2006 09/2006 Lahore Lyceum Assistant to Director / Executive Lahore Lyceum is a leading school system, in Pakistan, with several branches throughout the country.  This opportunity was wondering in the sense that it allowed me to learn how organizations grow and mature.  I believe management is key, before you expand your business.
03/2004 04/2006 Bridges Development Consortium Education Project Coordinator / Executive

Bridges Development seeks to promote the pursuit of common ground and deeper understanding, thus “bridging the divide” between the developed west and the developing cultures of the east.  We hope to alleviate this divide with effective analysis and objective solutions for core development issues in the region, with first-hand knowledge of the needs and the potentials of the region.

While at Bridges, I helped to set-up "Bridges Preschool" .. which was a ground-breaking revolutionary educational system.  References, pictures, curriculum and more information are available upon request.

About Bridges Preschool: "Bridges offers a comprehensive and vibrant learning experience for our preschoolers.  Our academic program embodies a dynamic educational process reflecting the individual needs of children.  Our curriculum has been designed by child development experts following NAEYC guidelines, to establish an outstanding educational foundation for all of our students.  Recognizing the fact that each child approaches the challenge of learning with a unique set of skills, offering students diverse opportunities to excel forms the critical core of learning at Bridges."

04/1994 08/1995 Lahore American School Assistant to Principal/Superintendent / Independent Contributor This is a position that I held while studying at LAS.  It gave me the opportunity to brush up on my communication, computing and "executive assistant" skills.
Education
From To School Degree Area of Study Description
08/2001 08/2003 Punjab University Masters Mass Communication External Programme / Degree

http://www.pu.edu.pk/
05/2000 07/2001 Punjab University Bachelors Social Sciences This was an external degree from Punjab University.  I decided to do the two year programme in one year.

http://www.pu.edu.pk/
08/1996 05/1999 National College of Business Administration & Eduation Bachelors Business National College of Business Administration & Economics's 90 credit BBA programme brings together an array of course offerings from a variety of disciplines such as Management, Social Sciences, Communication, Accounting, Finance, Mathematics and Statistics.
08/1991 06/1995 Lahore American School High School Social Sciences The Lahore American School (LAS) is an independent co-educational day school which offers an educational program from preschool through grade 12 for students of all nationalities.  Selective admission is based on prior academic achievement, standardized test scores, a writing sample, and a personal interview. Originally founded in 1956 to serve American students overseas, LAS is a highly esteemed international institution following an American college preparatory program. The curriculum is standards-based as consistent with contemporary curricula in the United States. The academic environment at LAS is rigorous, demanding, and competitive. The level of English used in the classroom is comparable to an American college preparatory school.

The school, which includes high school, middle school, and elementary, is housed in a large facility on four and one half acres. The school features large classrooms, two computer labs, two music rooms, two art rooms, and a large cafeteria. 

ACCREDITATION
Lahore American School was re-accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools in April 2006.
09/1982 05/1991 BeachTree Elementary & Edgar Allan Poe Other Grade and Middle School Beachtree (Grade School) - Grades 1 to 6 - located in Washington DC

Edgar Allan Poe (Intermendate School) - Grades 7-8 - loacted in Washington DC
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oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test Score Percentile Date Taken Duration
Office Skills Test 3.75 96% TOP 10% 07/25/2008 30 min
Technical Writing Skills Certification 4.00 95% TOP 10% 07/26/2008 33 min
Call Center Skills Test 3.75 92% TOP 10% 07/27/2008 33 min
Windows XP Test 4.25 86% TOP 20% 07/26/2008 12 min
Email Etiquette Certification 3.60 83% TOP 20% 07/25/2008 10 min
oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Company Managers 4.60 78% 07/25/2008 15 min
Editing Skills Certification 3.90 74% 07/25/2008 21 min
English Test (Sentence Structure) 4.40 63% 07/19/2008 21 min