Zain Dastgir Khan
Chicago,IL
Summary
Resourceful team player with experience with common software applications and social media platforms. Well-versed in business organization and strategies for successfully modernizing workplaces. Skilled at project support with proven history of solutions-oriented problem-solving. Professional with hands-on experience in collaborative environments, prepared to contribute to project success. Known for reliability and adaptability in meeting dynamic team needs. Exhibits strong organizational abilities and effective communication skills.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Tutor
Lahore Grammar School JT Boys Campus
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans that covered a wide range of topics in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Mentored new peer tutors, helping them develop their teaching skills and adapt to the unique demands of the role.
Volunteer at Dunkin Donuts
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Brewed and served coffee, tea and other non-alcoholic drinks according to company standards.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining accountability for daily register balances.
- Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Developed strong product knowledge to upsell menu items and increase overall sales revenue.
- Displayed strong problem-solving abilities when addressing customer complaints or concerns promptly while maintaining professionalism at all times.
Youth Tennis Coach
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Built strong rapport with students, instilling self-confidence that translated into increased motivation during practices and matches.
- Assessed player abilities accurately, placing them in appropriate skill-level groups for optimal learning experiences.
- Increased student participation in class by implementing engaging drills and exercises.
- Promoted teamwork among students by organizing group activities and fostering a supportive atmosphere.
- Challenged athletes by consistently using positive reinforcement and gentle criticism.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
- Established positive relationships with parents/guardians of athletes to align expectations about their child''s development within the tennis program.
Blood Camp Organizer
Sundas Foundation
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Organized blood camps for thalassemia patients over a course of one year
- Managed office space, including ordering supplies, setting up equipment, and ensuring cleanliness of work area
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of large-scale events, resulting in positive feedback from stakeholders.
- Utilized project management skills to meet event deadlines and complete requirements.
- Leveraged social media tools effectively to create buzz around events, driving increased registrations and engagement.
- Adapted swiftly to unforeseen circumstances during events, implementing contingency plans that minimized disruptions to attendees'' experience.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Participated in team meetings and staff training sessions.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to clients.
- Provided assistance with medication management.
Co-Founder
Discover 360
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Formulated vision and strategies to develop the idea of being able to truly envision what any place, such as a restaurant or a park, may look like in real time
- It later developed into a blog with written interviews of Pakistani celebrities pertaining to anxiety and depression based obstacles they faced and how they dealt with them
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Evaluated market trends to identify emerging opportunities and inform strategic decision making.
- Developed marketing materials and campaigns to boost brand awareness and customer engagement.
- Navigated complex legal requirements to ensure compliance with industry regulations while minimizing risk exposure for the business.
Intern
Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (SMEDA)
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Conducted in-depth market research and prepared feasibility studies for emerging enterprises
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Enabled more organized inventory system by cataloging company assets.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing by creating internal wiki for project guidelines.
Intern
Technology Upgradation & Skills Development Company
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Company Overview: Ministry of Industries & Production, Government of Pakistan
- Collaborated on projects focused on technology enhancement and skill development
- Prepared and posted financial journal entries using technically relevant software.
- Analyzed and interpreted financial data to inform business decisions.
- Generated financial projections and forecasts for short- and long-term.
- Provided strategic financial advice to senior management and stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, Illinois05.2026
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership & Team Building
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Quick Learner
- Problem-Solving
- Creative and Resourceful
- Professionalism and Etiquette
- Analytical mindset
- Recordkeeping
Accomplishments
- Silver Medalist, U-16 Tennis Nationals
- Organizer, Tennis Camps for U-14 Players
Volunteer Experience
- Sundas Foundation, 2019-2020, Blood Camp Organizer, Organized blood camps for thalassemia patients over a course of one year. Managed office space, including ordering supplies, setting up equipment, and ensuring cleanliness of work area.
- Rizq and Yardim Foundation, Ration Compiler & Distributor, Supported underprivileged communities through the distribution of essential supplies.
Leadership Experience
- President, Law Society, LGS JT, 2018-2019
- Treasurer, UNICEF at UIC
- Elected House Captain, Salamat International Campus for Advanced Studies, 2015-2018
Languages
English
Full Professional
Urdu
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Arabic
Elementary
Timeline
Volunteer at Dunkin Donuts
01.2024 - 06.2024
Youth Tennis Coach
01.2020 - 12.2021
Intern
Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (SMEDA)
07.2019 - 09.2019
Blood Camp Organizer
Sundas Foundation
01.2019 - 12.2020
Intern
Technology Upgradation & Skills Development Company
06.2017 - 08.2017
Co-Founder
Discover 360
01.2016 - 12.2019
Peer Tutor
Lahore Grammar School JT Boys Campus
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Illinois At Chicago
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