Lara Areiqat
Ann Arbor,MI
Summary
Highly motivated college student pursuing a bachelor's in International Studies with an intended minor in Public Policy. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Debate Captain
Bergen County Debate League
Old Tappan, NJ
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Conducted weekly practice sessions with students to teach the fundamentals of argumentation and rhetoric.
- Provided individual guidance on speech structure, delivery techniques, research methods, and evidence analysis.
- Assisted in developing strategies for team members to use during debates.
Club President
Future Business Leaders of America, FBLA
Old Tappan, NJ
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase club membership.
- Organized monthly meetings, assigned agenda topics, and led discussions.
- Recruited new members by attending events and giving presentations.
- Coordinated fundraising efforts for special projects or initiatives.
Managing Editor
The Lance News
Old Tappan, NJ
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Managed a team of editors in order to meet deadlines and goals.
- Reviewed and edited content for accuracy, clarity, and consistency with established style guidelines.
- Monitored the progress of assigned projects to ensure they are meeting deadlines.
Assistant Accountant
H. Landazabal & Co.
Montvale, NJ
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Private accounting practice with 3 acting Certified Public Accountants, retaining over 200 businesses as clients.
- Practiced data entry and processed bank statements/checks through QuickBooks '99 and Excel.
- Practiced professionalism and communication by addressing client inquiries through phone calls.
- Maintained and organized filing system.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan
Old Tappan, NJ06-2024
Skills
- Leadership
- Project Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Communication
- Organization
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
- Rotary Youth Leadership Award recipient
- University of Rochester George Eastman Young Leaders Award recipient
Publications
Best of Sno award recipient for publication spreading awareness for organ transplants.
Link to article: https://bestofsno.com/57115/features/saying-yes-to-saving-lives/
Timeline
Debate Captain
Bergen County Debate League
09.2023 - 06.2024
Club President
Future Business Leaders of America, FBLA
09.2023 - 06.2024
Managing Editor
The Lance News
09.2022 - 06.2024
Assistant Accountant
H. Landazabal & Co.
09.2022 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan
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