MARYAM VIRK
Charlottesville,Virginia
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Fifa World Cup Volunteer Try Outs
FIFA World Cup 26™
, New York / New Jersey
11.2025 - Current
- Elite Selection and Participation: Selected from a pool of over one million global applicants to participate in the exclusive volunteer tryout event for the FIFA World Cup 2026 New York/New Jersey Host Committee.
- Team Engagement and Training Immersion: Engaged in group activities, networked with prospective volunteers, and completed immersive group sessions, including viewing official FIFA volunteer videos focused on global connection and team essence.
- Ambassadorial Communication: Successfully communicated passion for the FIFA brand and the volunteer mission while interacting directly with the New York/New Jersey Host Committee management teams during the official selection process.
Pre - Litigation Paralegal
Marks & Harrison Law Firm
Charlottesville, VA
01.2025 - Current
- Comprehensive Case Management: Directed all stages of personal injury cases from initial client contact and screening through pre-trial settlement, consistently serving as the primary liaison between clients, attorneys, and external parties.
- Documentation and Settlement Expertise: Managed critical case documentation, including requesting medical bills and records using Filevine, securing police crash reports, creating detailed Statements of Damages, and preparing and finalizing complex demand packages and settlement agreements.
- Lien and Communication Resolution: Successfully managed complex financial resolutions by communicating with insurance adjusters (e.g., State Farm, Geico), medical providers, Medicare, and Medicaid to update and resolve all case liens and firm fees, leading to successful settlements in 99% of cases.
Coordinator, Outreach & Advocacy
Ahmadiyya Muslim Womens' Association
Fredericksburg, Virginia
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Coordinated weekly religious community meetings and regional events for the Ahmadiyya Fredericksburg Chapter, VA, collaborating virtually and in person with other Virginia chapters to strengthen inter-county support and ensure spiritual development.
- Enhanced organizational visibility and outreach by presenting multiple times at major events, including the 40,000+ attendee Ahmadiyya National Convention, contributing to broader community engagement for the Fredericksburg Chapter.
- Advocated for the representation of a persecuted Muslim minority, promoting women’s empowerment and religious solidarity through organizing monthly in-person events, leadership workshops, and successful interfaith dialogue programs in the Virginia region.
Vice President of Administration Candidate
University of Virginia Student Council
Charlottesville, Virginia
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Successfully campaigned for months to represent the Vice President of Administration position on the UVA Student Council, securing thousands of petitions (the highest among all candidates) to drive significant administrative reforms.
- Championed critical administrative reforms by effectively communicating policy initiatives during a live broadcast debate, resulting in an editorial endorsement in UVA'S, The Cavalier Daily and mobilizing widespread student support.
- Vigorously advocated for equitable resource allocation and strong representation for the transgender student body at UVA, actively fostering a culture of transparency and accountability by addressing resource gaps.
Education
BA - American Government
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05.2024
UVA Summer Study Abroad Certificate Program - Oxford, England
University College Oxford
Oxford, England08.2023
AS - General Studies & Education
Germanna Community College
Fredericksburg, Virginia05.2022
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
Relevant Articles
- Https://centralvatimes.com/stories/627332912-new-germanna-grad-vows-to-help-women-in-her-native-pakistan
- Https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2023/03/candidates-for-student-council-president-debate-importance-of-safety-transparency-and-representation-among-student-government
- Https://www.jkcf.org/our-stories/2022-undergraduate-transfer-scholarship-semifinalists/
Timeline
Fifa World Cup Volunteer Try Outs
FIFA World Cup 26™
11.2025 - Current
Pre - Litigation Paralegal
Marks & Harrison Law Firm
01.2025 - Current
Coordinator, Outreach & Advocacy
Ahmadiyya Muslim Womens' Association
01.2024 - 12.2024
Vice President of Administration Candidate
University of Virginia Student Council
02.2023 - 04.2023
BA - American Government
University of Virginia
UVA Summer Study Abroad Certificate Program - Oxford, England
University College Oxford
AS - General Studies & Education
Germanna Community College