Madiha Tariq

1633 Denniston Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Ph: 412-805-6024
E-mail: madiha.t.hasan@gmail.com
mtariq@andrew.cmu.edu
EDUCATION

Carnegie Mellon University, H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy & Aug 2007-
Management Present
Masters in Public Policy and Management
Lahore University of Management Sciences Sept2002-
B.Sc. (Hons.) Economics May2006
CGPA: 3.58
Roots Montessori and High School, Rawalpindi 2000-2002
GCE Advanced Levels
3 Straight As in Physics, Mathematics and Economics
Beacon House School Systems, Islamabad 1998-2000
GCE Ordinary Levels
6 As and 2 Bs
PROJECTS AND PAPERS
Water Resource Management, it’s importance in contemporary development in Pakistan and the role
that State can play for ensuring sustainable WRM
Project leader for a 60-page research paper on the above subject; part of a Development Studies
course at LUMS.
Comprehensive Marketing Strategy Analysis of 10 different brands
Prepared a detailed report on the marketing strategies of 10 different brands as part of the Marketing
Management course at LUMS.
Migration and Agricultural Productivity
Group project evaluating the costs of migration and the resulting returns to source households.
Individual contribution included evaluation of a mathematical model to evaluate the implications of
the above
Financial analysis of Engro Company’s ten-year reports 1993-2002
Authored a report on the above company and provided an in-depth analysis of some key performance
indicators that showed themselves in the timeline
Research Papers
“Is Water Privatization a Viable option in Latin America; Case Study of Bolivia and Argentina.”
“New Dimensions to Conflict Resolution: What can be done to prevent the ‘Water Wars’ in the Nile
Basin?”
“The De-politicization of Our Youth: Pakistan’s Biggest Socio-Political Crisis Today.”

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
National Vocational and Technical Education Commission Sept 2006-July2007
Research Associate, Policy and Planning Division
In charge of aggregating national statistics on TEVT in Pakistan, analyzing data and
generating reports. Responsible for composition of various surveys. Conducted
research on foreign systems, skills standards and accreditations; presented policy
directions at various levels for the improvement of Pakistan’s TEVT sector.

Kennedy School of Government

Research Assistant, Executive Education Department July 2006-Sept 2006
Developed the research plan for carrying out background research on
“Decentralization in Pakistan”, for the creation of a series of case studies to be taught
at the KSG. In this regard conducted detailed interviews with bureaucrats, ministers
and Local Government officials culminating in summary reports on various
comparative aspects of the three decentralization reforms in Pakistan.

Citibank, Lahore Jun – Jul 2005

Summer Internship, Global Consumer Banking Department
Carried out extensive market research; a cost – benefit analysis for Citibank’s
potential branch in DHA, concluding in a formal report. Formulated and used tools
like focus groups, questionnaires and personal interviews for different categories of
potential clientele in the Defence Area.

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 Devolution Project, Pakistan Jul 2004, Feb 2005
Surveyor
Participated twice in field excursion conducting primary research on the effects of the
devolution project in Pakistan and its success since its implementation.
Interaction with people from vastly different social backgrounds helped develop
stronger and more perceptive communication skills.

CARE, Lahore
Volunteer, Teachers’ Training Program Mar 2004-Jun 2004
Weekly visits to different schools under CARE’s supervision. The program aimed at
improving the teachers’ spoken and written English skills along with development of
better communication and teaching methods at under-privileged schools.

LUMS Volunteer Society Jun 2003–Jun 2004

Events Manager
Was responsible for coming up with and organizing various fund-raising events,
evaluating the feasibility of personal initiatives and generating the requisite funds for
the same.

Fauji Fertilizer Company, Rawalpindi Jul – Aug 2003

Intern, Accounts and Finance
Human Resource: Learned how to make confidential personal reports of employees.
Budget: Assisted in gathering data from their plant operation and formalizing their
budgets.
March 2001
All Pakistan Peace Festival, Roots School Rawalpindi
Project Lead Management Committee
Was responsible for the entire organization of this national-level event. Was
responsible for the publicity of the event, collection of funds by acquiring sponsors,
transportation and accommodation of out of station students invited for the event,
management of the venue, decoration and catering.
Hosted by Roots Montessori and High School. Chief Guest: Begum Sehba Musharraf.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Economics Department, LUMS Mar – May 2006
Teaching Assistant for ECON 220 Macroeconomics I
Was mainly responsible for assisting the Instructor with assignments and exams. Also
conducted tutorials and help sessions for the students.

Social Sciences Department, LUMS

Teaching Assistant for SS 122 Communication Skills Dec 2004–Jun 2005
Was responsible for student counseling, aiding in presentations, conducting tutorials
for students for improving Communication Skills
EXTRA-CURRICULARS
• Events Manager LUMS Volunteer Society (2003-2004)
• Team Lead for the winning team in Economics Quiz Competition, South Asian Economics
Conference. (2004)
• President Dramatics Society, Roots School Rawalpindi (2000-2001)

HONORS AND AWARDS

• Placed on the Dean’s Honor List for the years 2002-2005
• Academic Scholarship 2000-2006
• Received Gold Medal for 3 straight As in Advanced Levels

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• Fluent in English and Urdu, and functional in Punjabi. Can understand, read and write French at a
basic level.
• Very strong personnel skills
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint.