Sara Qureshi
Ealing,Greater London
Summary
Second year student of Communication, PR & Advertising at City, University of London.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Widening Participation Ambassador
City, University of London
London, United Kingdom
11.2024 - 11.2025
- Engaged over 100 students (aged 9-18) during campus visits, successfully promoting higher education access.
- Led campus tours for prospective students and participated in panel talks on university life, offering guidance on degree choice and motivations.
Sales Intern
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
United Arab Emirates
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Prepared 2+ tailored proposals and RFP responses for key accounts, supporting revenue growth.
- Coordinated cross-functionally with Events, Catering and Sales teams to deliver client-ready materials.
- Analysed MICE, FIT rates and source-market trends to support sales strategy and forecasting.
Cross- Exposure Intern, Operations Overview
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort & Residences
United Arab Emirates
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Gained comprehensive end-to-end operational knowledge of all departments (Front-Office, F&B, HR, Engineering, Sales) to understand customer journey impact.
- Attended morning briefings, reviewing occupancy data and revenue tracking changes per day, and VIP guest reports.
- Supported recruitment activities and contributed to 3+ internal audits of leisure facilities with Operational Excellence team.
Intern
Live Dubai International Real Estate Brokers
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Shadowed agents on 15+ property tours; observed client negotiation, property presentation and sales processes.
- Built market research reports on Palm Jumeirah residential trends using public and internal data to guide outreach strategy.
Teaching Assistant Intern
The Learning Tree Centre
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Delivered daily phonics, numeracy and science assistance to 12 young learners, including 2 SEN students.
- Led small-group sessions and supported assessments and parent communication.
Education
Bachelor of Arts with Honours - Communication, PR & Advertising
City, University of London
United Kingdom 09.2024 - 07.2027
A-Levels - Economics, Business, Geography
The Learning Tree Centre Dubai
United Arab Emirates 09.2022 - 06.2024
GCSEs - 9 Subjects
Kings School Al Barsha, Dubai
United Arab Emirates 09.2020 - 06.2022
Skills
- Communication
- Organisation
- Teamwork
- Collaboration
- Public Speaking
- Microsoft Excel
- Data Analysis
- Oracle Opera
- Proposal Development
Timeline
Sales Intern
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
06.2025 - 07.2025
Widening Participation Ambassador
City, University of London
11.2024 - 11.2025
Bachelor of Arts with Honours - Communication, PR & Advertising
City, University of London
09.2024 - 07.2027
Cross- Exposure Intern, Operations Overview
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort & Residences
07.2024 - 07.2024
Intern
Live Dubai International Real Estate Brokers
06.2023 - 06.2023
Teaching Assistant Intern
The Learning Tree Centre
01.2023 - 02.2023
A-Levels - Economics, Business, Geography
The Learning Tree Centre Dubai
09.2022 - 06.2024
GCSEs - 9 Subjects
Kings School Al Barsha, Dubai
09.2020 - 06.2022