Maira Sarwar-Sheikh

Maira Sarwar-Sheikh has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and positions. Maira currently works at Brilliant Ink as the Director of Strategy, a role they have held since February 2023. Prior to this, they were a Senior Strategist at the same company from March 2022 to February 2023.

Before joining Brilliant Ink, Maira worked at Davis & Company as a Project Manager from July 2021 to March 2022. Maira also held the position of Project Specialist at Davis & Company from June 2016 to July 2021.

Maira has experience in the automotive industry, having worked as a Communications Specialist at General Motors' St. Catharines Propulsion Plant from May 2015 to May 2016.

Maira also gained valuable experience as a Marketing/Communications Project Intern at Human Resources at Brock University from January 2015 to April 2015. Additionally, Maira worked as a Communications Assistant at Student Health Services at Brock University from September 2014 to April 2015.

Maira's other work experiences include roles such as Public Relations and Communications Intern at Big Brothers Big Sisters St. Catharines-Thorold and District from September 2014 to February 2015, Marketing and Office Manager at RE/MAX Niagara Realty Ltd., Brokerage from April 2014 to August 2014, Account Executive at The Agency from January 2014 to April 2014, Peer Services Office Assistant at Mohawk College from September 2013 to April 2014, and Marketing, Media Relations & Communications Intern at United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton from September 2013 to December 2013.

Maira Sarwar-Sheikh completed their education as follows:

From 2011 to 2015, they attended Brock University and obtained an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies. Maira graduated with First Class Standing.

In 2013 and 2014, they enrolled in the Public Relations Post Graduate Certificate Program at Mohawk College's McKeil School of Business.

Prior to attending university, Maira attended Westlane Secondary School from 2007 to 2011. Here, they earned a diploma with a focus on Business.

In addition to their formal education, they obtained the Account Accelerator (TM) programme certification from Account Management Skills in May 2023.