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Maham Shaikh

Los Angeles,

Summary

Innovative and adaptable leader with experience in law, policy, and business. Co-founded student policy groups at UCLA, managed restaurant and logistics ventures, and advanced legislative reforms in Canada. Skilled in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and driving measurable impact.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-President and Founder

Policy Impact Coalition (PIC)
2025 - Current
  • Lead student-led organization advocating reforms in dining, housing, sustainability, and campus services
  • Direct teams in policy research, proposal drafting, and presenting reforms to UCLA leadership
  • Organize workshops, forums, and events to elevate student voices in campus policy
  • Oversee professional development through advocacy training, simulations, and campaign leadership

Co-President and Founder

CorpLaw at UCLA
2025 - Current
  • Lead professional development initiatives in corporate law, including workshops on contract drafting, negotiation, and governance
  • Coordinate networking events and summits with attorneys, business leaders, and alumni while integrating innovation through legal tech (AI, blockchain) and pro bono projects
  • Support career preparation through LSAT prep, internship readiness, and case competitions

Founder, Policy Advocate

Testing Clean, Military Trauma Bill for Canada
2023 - Current
  • Initiated military trauma training bill to end animal use in the Canadian military; engaged 600+ people from Ontario to sign petitions & support advocacy
  • Working with Member of Parliament and Members of Provincial Parliament on research and legislation

Customer Relationship Manager

MRG Express Inc.
2025 - Current
  • Secured a company-wide best customer satisfaction rating increase from 85% to 95% by optimizing customer feedback processes
  • Boosted quarterly sales by 47% by identifying and targeting underserved customer segments by enhanced analytics and personalized marketing
  • Started as intern and worked way up to customer relationship manager

Owner

Osmow’s Shawarma
01.2023 - Current
  • Managed daily operations including staffing, scheduling, customer service, and inventory to ensure efficiency.
  • Executed strategic business plans and marketing initiatives, expanding brand visibility and customer reach.
  • Contributed to the growth of Osmow’s, a leading Mediterranean QSR with nearly 200 locations across Canada and the U.S.

Intern for Law Firm

Law Wise Professional Corporation
2025 - 2025
  • Reviewed over 100 case files and provided feedback to lawyer; focused on real estate and family law
  • Shadowed several client meetings, enhancing legal acumen in real-world scenarios
  • Attended court hearings, taking detailed notes to summarize proceedings for team reference
  • Assisted in legal research, ensuring accuracy and relevance of case law information

Digital Strategy & Business Operations Intern

Ebsy LLC
2023 - 2024
  • Collaborated on e-commerce logistics and vendor negotiations, increasing operational efficiency by 38% as measured by time saved
  • Designed and implemented a vendor comparison database in Microsoft Excel, enabling better rate negotiations and reducing annual supply costs by 12%
  • Sourced and secured 7+ key clients, while directing the implementation of CRM systems to streamline communication workflows
  • Strengthened long-term business relationships that continue to benefit the company beyond internship completion

Youth Counselor for London

London Youth Advisory Council
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Elected through citywide election, earning a leadership role with over 300 votes
  • Founded community food drive, collecting food to support families all over London
  • Hosted and volunteered at events with 1000+ attendees
  • Selected by Member of Parliament after monitoring my projects as Youth Councilor to Elevate mental health and homelessness initiatives to provincial level

Founder, Private Tutor

All-Subject Student Tutoring
01.2019 - Current
  • Tutored over 25 immigrant/ESL students in grades 5-8 for free, creating workshops to enhance English-speaking skills and prepare them for high school

Board Of Directors

Canada Life Young Leaders Program
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Secured placement in prestigious program, enhancing knowledge in nonprofit law with a local organization
  • Enhanced organizational efficacy by offering strategic feedback and working alongside board members

Author

The Great Tale of The Brain and The Heart, Children’s Book
2025 - Current
  • Writing children’s book on the connection between your heart and head; advising and educating kids to listen to both and make wise decisions
  • Collaborated with illustrators to create visually appealing layouts that enhance storytelling impact

Mental Health Writer

Teen Ink
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Published letters/ stories about mental health and coping strategies, preparing for high school and shared personal experiences for teenagers worldwide

Swim Instructor

Swim School
2022 - 2024
  • Taught 25-30 children per week aged 0-15 how to swim, focusing on preparation for joining professional swim teams and increasing comfort in water

Education

B.A. - Political Science and Sociology

University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Decision-Making
  • Customer-oriented
  • Adaptable
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Accomplishments

    Honor Roll Award of Excellence

    Highest Standing Award

    Ontario Scholar Award (Provincial)

Timeline

Owner

Osmow’s Shawarma
01.2023 - Current

Mental Health Writer

Teen Ink
01.2021 - 01.2022

Youth Counselor for London

London Youth Advisory Council
01.2020 - 01.2023

Board Of Directors

Canada Life Young Leaders Program
01.2020 - 01.2023

Founder, Private Tutor

All-Subject Student Tutoring
01.2019 - Current

Co-President and Founder

Policy Impact Coalition (PIC)
2025 - Current

Co-President and Founder

CorpLaw at UCLA
2025 - Current

Founder, Policy Advocate

Testing Clean, Military Trauma Bill for Canada
2023 - Current

Customer Relationship Manager

MRG Express Inc.
2025 - Current

Intern for Law Firm

Law Wise Professional Corporation
2025 - 2025

Digital Strategy & Business Operations Intern

Ebsy LLC
2023 - 2024

Author

The Great Tale of The Brain and The Heart, Children’s Book
2025 - Current

Swim Instructor

Swim School
2022 - 2024

B.A. - Political Science and Sociology

University of California, Los Angeles

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