Miraj Bukhari 82-03 263rd Street, Floral Park, N.Y. 11004 Residence: 718-347-4623 / Mobile: 917-584-2624 email2miraj@gmail.

com Career Summary: I a resourceful individual with several years of extensive diver se experiences and interests. I hold a Bachelor's of Liberal Arts degree in Comm unication Arts & Sciences with experiences in Administration, Early Childhood Ed ucation and Development. In regards to attributes, I have great research, commun ication, time management, and organizational skills; I do my best to turn any ne gative into a positive outcome. Objective: To apply my degree, creative knowledge, technical skills, and experie nce in order to obtain an applicable position in Administrative or Legal Support . Skills/Interests: * Platform: MAC OS X/ PC Windows 7; Software: Microsoft Word, Power Point, Outlo ok, Excel; Illustrator CS4/5 and Photoshop CS4/5. * Possesses great organizational and administrative skills; experience in custom er service; detail and results oriented; flexible, supportive, enthusiastic, col laborative team player who works extremely well in a dynamic fast paced environm ent. Demonstrates initiative and follows through. * Interests in foreign languages, globetrotting, arts/design/eclectic music, nut rition/exercise, altruistic, humanitarian, collaborative, visceral work. Education: City University of New York, Queens College, Flushing, NY Cal State University, Northridge, CA Bachelors of Liberal Arts (June 1994) Extension program: Liberal Arts Spring 1993 Major: Communication Arts & Sciences University of California, Los Angeles, CA University of Minnesota, Minneapoli s,MN Extension program: Liberal Arts Summer 1993 Extension program: Communication Art s Fall 1995 Parsons New School, New York, NY Fashion Institute of Technology, New York Continuing Education: Home Products Design Continuing Education: Computer Graphi cs Spring 2010 Spring 2010 - present Professional Experience: Child life Volunteer (November 2010 - present) North Shore Long Island Jewish Healthcare System Cohen's Children's Medical Center, Lakeville, Long Island, NY * Volunteer for Child Life department for NICU and Med 3 Units. * Support, represent, and contribute in fundraising efforts for the Child Life p rogram. * Advocate, empower, and facilitate activities in a supportive, nurturing, trans itional environment in regards to child's psycho-social emotional health, develo pment, and learning within a medical center. Miraj B. Textile & Surface Design (February 2010- present) Freelance Textile and Surface Design Artist, New York, NY * Provides consultations to promote commissioned work for personal and professio

nal acquaintances in regards to one of a kind, handmade, eclectic murals, textil es, and wall art. * Develop contracts and design templates of visuals utilizing color, theme, and mediums. * Research and prepare for presentations/projects for future upcoming tradeshows and events. Sales Associate/ Visual Merchandising and Graphics (July 2010 - present) Pier 1 Imports, Inc., Lake Success, NY * Ensure that each customer receives outstanding service and consultation, maint aining solid product information, taking inventory, visual merchandising setup a nd displays, along with financial transactions. * Communicate with management and associate team in regards to overall performan ce and success. * Entrusted with the most complex customer service issues as a result of excepti onal ability to promptly resolve concerns and satisfy customers. Art Coordinator/ Lead Teacher: Pre-K thru 8th Grades (Summer 2008 - Fall 2009) Genesee Academy, Swartz Creek, MI * Taught, managed and facilitated art education and activities applying age appr opriate learning strategies and behavior modifications. * Discussed tools of the trade, mediums, techniques, color theory, and critique with application to variety of projects utilizing a multidisciplinary approach t o learning. * Conducted progress reports in regards to individual's child's strengths and we aknesses. Communicated with parents and participated in staff meetings/workshops to enhance overall school performance by promoting a creative learning environm ent for a technology, math, and science based institution. Administrative Assistant (Spring 2000 - Spring 2001) Xplica, Inc., Oakland, CA * Performed direct administrative duties and tasks for the Founder and Chief Ope rating Officer of a start-up telecommunication company. * Handled inbound phone calls, client follow ups, filing, copying/faxing documen ts, and scheduling appointments and travel; arranged and kept track of expenses and invoices and expenses. * Organized and handled day to day operations, communication, and support for ma nagement team. * Worked on company brochures, enhancing presentations for corporate meetings, s eminars, and events. * Transcribed daily meeting minutes and managed monthly, quarterly, and annual p erformance reports. Developmental Therapy Assistant (Fall 1994 - Fall 1996) Fraser Child & Family Center and Community Service, Minneapolis, MN * Planned and implemented intensive 1:1 treatment in the areas of communication, behavior, and learning in children diagnosed with attention deficit disorder an d autism. * Created rationale for treatment and progress within a therapeutic and diagnost ic setting. * Moderated communication between clinical staff and parents on a daily basis in regards to each individual child's milestones and progress. * Participated in staff meeting, ongoing training and seminars fostering dynamic approaches to therapy.

Pre-School Teacher (Spring 1995 - Spring 1996) University of Minnesota, Como Community Center, Minneapolis, MN * Facilitated and managed a classroom of students between the ages of 21/2 to 5 years of age, coordinating learning strategies with emphasis in literacy and vis ual arts. * Assesses child's individual strengths and weaknesses in order to expedite appr opriate learning strategies and behavior modification models. * Communicated directly with program director, staff, and parents in an oral, wr itten manner to create a rationale for progress.

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