Meral.

Meral Kamran

Economics & Political Science Student with Expertise in Data-Driven Policy Analysis and Financial Operations

Overview

Meral is a BSc (Hons) candidate at LUMS with a strong background in econometrics, financial reconciliation, and industrial research. She has demonstrated leadership through her roles as a Teaching Assistant, Finance Intern at Kaizen Paints, and Captain of the varsity netball team.

Lahore, Pakistan

Experience

Sep 2025 – May 2026

PART_TIME

Teaching Assistant

LUMS

Lahore, Pakistan

Delivered structured one-on-one academic mentorship and facilitated weekly office hours to enhance student comprehension and performance outcomes. Evaluated and graded assignments, quizzes, and examinations with rigorous attention to accuracy, fairness, and timely feedback delivery. Managed academic records and supported end-of-term grade consolidation, ensuring data integrity and compliance with institutional standards.

•Delivered structured one-on-one academic mentorship and facilitated weekly office hours to enhance student comprehension and performance outcomes.

•Evaluated and graded assignments, quizzes, and examinations with rigorous attention to accuracy, fairness, and timely feedback delivery.

•Managed academic records and supported end-of-term grade consolidation, ensuring data integrity and compliance with institutional standards.

Jul 2024 – Aug 2024

INTERNSHIP

Finance Intern

Kaizen Paints

Managed accounts payable (AP) using Microsoft Dynamics 365 processed vendor invoices, and ensured timely payments. Prepared and reconciled monthly tax certificates (GST/TDS/VAT), ensuring compliance with local regulations and avoiding penalties.

•Managed accounts payable (AP) using Microsoft Dynamics 365 processed vendor invoices, and ensured timely payments.

•Prepared and reconciled monthly tax certificates (GST/TDS/VAT), ensuring compliance with local regulations and avoiding penalties.

Microsoft Dynamics 365GSTTDSVAT

Aug 2023 – Sep 2023

INTERNSHIP

Research Intern

PACRA

Researched and compiled data on the local steel industry, tracking pricing trends, production volumes, and regional market shifts. Applied advanced data management and modeling techniques in Excel to existing dynamic forecasting models for steel demand analysis. Prepared a professional PowerPoint deck (15+ slides) with data visualizations, presenting key takeaways to senior management.

•Researched and compiled data on the local steel industry, tracking pricing trends, production volumes, and regional market shifts.

•Applied advanced data management and modeling techniques in Excel to existing dynamic forecasting models for steel demand analysis.

•Prepared a professional PowerPoint deck (15+ slides) with data visualizations, presenting key takeaways to senior management.

Key Achievements

→Prepared a professional PowerPoint deck (15+ slides) with data visualizations, presenting key takeaways to senior management.

ExcelPowerPoint

Project Portfolio

ACADEMIC

Present

Development Economics Project

Policy Analyst

Conducted policy analysis on financial inclusion barriers in Pakistan, evaluating regulatory frameworks, access gaps, and digital banking penetration using evidence-based research. Developed strategic recommendations to enhance inclusive finance through fintech integration, microfinance expansion, and institutional accountability mechanisms. Produced a data-driven policy brief incorporating stakeholder analysis, governance assessment, and sustainable development principles to propose scalable financial access solutions.

Policy analysisStakeholder analysisGovernance assessment

ACADEMIC

Present

Econometrics Project

Researcher

Conducted quantitative analysis of Pakistan’s labor force participation using PLFS 2020–21 microdata, applying advanced econometric modeling techniques. Designed and estimated multivariate regression models to evaluate the impact of gender, education, vocational training, and regional disparities on employment outcomes. Generated data-driven, policy-relevant insights on workforce inclusion, structural labor market inequalities, and human capital development.

PLFS 2020–21 microdataMultivariate regression modelsEconometric modeling

Education

Sep 2022 – Jul 2026

BSc (Hons.)

Lahore University of Management ScienceSpecialization in Economics and Political Science

Relevant Coursework

Sectors and Policy DevelopmentEnvironmentalism and DevelopmentEconometrics

Societies & Activities

LUMS Netball TeamSports at LUMS

Impact & Recognition

Awards

LGS 1A1

Merit Scholarship 100%

LGS 1A1

Student Council Member

Governance & Advisory

LUMS Netball TeamSep 2025 – May 2026

Captain

OTHER

Lead a 12-member varsity team, setting training schedules, strategies, and fostering teamwork to compete in national/inter university tournaments. Motivate players through constructive feedback and improving overall performance. Collaborate with coaches and sports committees to secure resources (e.g., equipment, funding) for the team.

Sports at LUMSSep 2024 – May 2024

Director

OTHER

Led a 10+ member team to organize high-impact social and community engagement initiatives, fostering student collaboration and campus vibrancy. Event Strategy & Execution: Spearheaded 5+ large-scale events (e.g. LUMS Sports Fest, Fall Fest, Women’s League) with 100+ attendees, managing budgets, logistics, and stakeholder coordination. Team Leadership: Mentored and delegated tasks to committee members, improving event productivity through structured timelines.

Skills & Interests

PowerPoint

TOOL

Excel

TOOL

Microsoft Office

TOOL

Policy Analysis

TECHNICAL

Stata

TECHNICAL

Econometric Modeling

TECHNICAL

Data Visualization

TECHNICAL

Microsoft Dynamics 365

TOOL

Canva

TOOL

Areas of Expertise

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

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