Zara Askari
Melbourne
Summary
Second-year Biomedical Science student at Monash University with a strong interest in healthcare systems, medical research, and global health policy. Experienced in mentoring and public speaking, with proven communication and leadership skills. As an adaptable international student, I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy guiding peers and contributing to team-based problem solving. I am eager to apply my scientific foundation and global perspective in a healthcare-focused internship.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Mentor
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences
Monash University
02.2026 - Current
- Selected to mentor incoming Biomedical Science students and support their transition to university academics and campus life.
- Lead mentoring groups, facilitating discussions and activities that encourage peer engagement and collaborative learning.
- Establish communication channels for mentees to share resources and maintain consistent peer support.
- Organise informal mentoring sessions and check-ins to foster community and promote student wellbeing.
- Serve as a student leader and liaison between mentees and faculty, directing students toward relevant academic and wellbeing resources.
Director of Hospitality
KyMUN
Hosted At Marriott Karachi
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Directed and supervised a hospitality team of 50+ volunteers during a large-scale Model United Nations conference.
- Coordinated logistics and communicated operational instructions to ensure smooth conference proceedings.
- Managed supplies and hospitality arrangements for committee rooms to maintain professional event standards.
- Resolved team conflicts and maintained an organised working environment during high-pressure event operations.
Journalism Society Chair
Student Council
The Lyceum Karachi
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Represented the Journalism Society within student government.
- Led a 100+ member society, coordinating meetings, events, and publication planning.
- Organised online and in-person events while managing logistics and scheduling.
- Collaborated with school administration on event proposals, including budgeting and risk assessments.
- Managed the society’s social media presence to promote activities and student work.
Editor-in-Chief
The Lysias [School Newspaper]
The Lyceum Karachi
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Led the writing, editing, and design teams responsible for producing the official school newspaper.
- Managed editorial planning and workflow to ensure consistent biweekly publication.
- Recruited and assigned roles to team members based on expertise and strengths.
- Edited articles and coordinated layout to maintain publication quality and consistency.
Education
Bachelor of Biomedical Science -
Monash University
Clayton, VIC08-2027
A Level -
The Lyceum
Karachi, Pakistan05-2023
O Level -
Beaconhouse School System
Karachi. Pakistan05-2021
Skills
Leadership & Communication
Public Speaking, Peer Mentoring, Team Leadership, Event Coordination
Technical & Software
Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, Zoom
Other Skills
Critical Analysis, Planning and Organisation, Written Communication
Bioinformatics
Skilled in bioinformatics tools and computational analyses, including BLAST, Clustal Omega, PyMOL, and STRING for sequence alignment, protein visualization, and interaction studies
Wet Lab Techniques
Proficient in molecular biology and microbiology techniques, including PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, streak plating, antibiotic susceptibility testing, and gel electrophoresis
Certification
Working With Children Check [card no. 3661359A-01]
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Peer Mentor
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences
02.2026 - Current
Director of Hospitality
KyMUN
09.2023 - 11.2023
Journalism Society Chair
Student Council
08.2022 - 03.2023
Editor-in-Chief
The Lysias [School Newspaper]
08.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Biomedical Science -
Monash University
A Level -
The Lyceum
O Level -
Beaconhouse School System