Artai Shoghli
Summary
To acquire a position relevant to my field of studies in an organization offering challenges and career advancement in an innovative, stimulating work environment, with opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Vice President of Finance
Western Association of Iranian Students (WAIS)
09.2023 - Current
- Create annual and quarterly budgets and enforce resource allocation to various Club committees
- Increase overall team efficiency by streamlining communication and implementing project management tools
- Delegate and participate in community outreach for fundraising and securing sponsors
- Support Marketing Committee in promotional activities
- Develop long term strategies for club growth and timely project completion within budget constraints
- Advocate and enhance awareness of WAIS amongst faculties and academics
- Monitor and analyze financial data for meeting Club objectives and smooth operations
Sales Representative
BC Liquor Store
06.2023 - Current
- Enhance customer experience by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns
- Generate additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques
- Collaborate with marketing and conduct product demonstration to create impactful promotional materials
- Increase repeat business by fostering trust-based relationships with key accounts through authentic interactions
- Boosted internal collaboration within the sales team by sharing best practices
Property Manager
Airbnb
04.2023 - Current
- Publish and monitor bookings for multiple Airbnb rental properties
- Increase property occupancy rates and maximize profitablility by effectively marketing available units and conducting thorough tenant screenings
- Enhance property rating through consistent tenant satisfaction and attending to guest requests
- Manage housekeeping and cleaning service schedules
- Coordinate with maintenance staff to ensure timely completion of repairs, minimizing downtime for tenants and maintaining property aesthetics
- Conduct regular property inspections, identifying areas for improvement and proactively addressing potential safety hazards
- Implement cost-saving measures through efficient resource allocation and vendor negotiations, optimizing property financial performance
Customer Service Associate / Retail Merchandiser
Shoppers Drug Mart
06.2016 - 08.2020
- Created a positive shopping experience by identifying and addressing customer service needs
- Assisted the Management team by training and coaching new employees
- Minimized workflow inefficiencies; Facilitated a safe and engaging work environment, Followed up completion with colleagues and execution of Manager’s Task-list
- Promoted corporate initiatives and Loyalty programs; set-up product displays; adhered to company standards.
Education
BBA - Management And Legal Studies
University of Western Ontario
London, ON06.2024
High School Diploma -
École Sentinel
West Vancouver06.2020
Skills
- Process improvement
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Verbal and Written communication
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer relationship management
- Financial analysis
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Time management
- Data-driven decision making
- Creative problem-solving
- Report Preparation
Community Outreach Extracurricular Activities
- Western Intramural Soccer team, 2023
- Western Intramural Basketball Team, 2022
- Western Basketball Association (club), 2021-current
- West Vancouver Minor Hockey Association, 2011-2020
- Sentinel Spartans Basketball Team, 2017-2020
- BC Children’s Hospital: Fundraising Coordinator - Salesforce, November 2019
- Kettle Society: Prepared and served lunch to Downtown Vancouver’s East Side vulnerable community, July 2019
- West Vancouver Minor Hockey Tournament Fundraiser: Collecting funds with teammates, February 2018
Certification
Canadian Securities Institute, Ongoing
Canadian Securities Certificate in Foundational Financial Services
Responsible Service BC, 2023
Serving It Right Certificate
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Persian
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Junior Vice President of Finance
Western Association of Iranian Students (WAIS)
09.2023 - Current
Sales Representative
BC Liquor Store
06.2023 - Current
Property Manager
Airbnb
04.2023 - Current
Customer Service Associate / Retail Merchandiser
Shoppers Drug Mart
06.2016 - 08.2020
BBA - Management And Legal Studies
University of Western Ontario
High School Diploma -
École Sentinel
Canadian Securities Institute, Ongoing
Canadian Securities Certificate in Foundational Financial Services
Responsible Service BC, 2023
Serving It Right Certificate
Similar Profiles
Vaibhav RautelaVaibhav Rautela
Practicum Student at Western Australia Institute Of Sport ( WAIS )Practicum Student at Western Australia Institute Of Sport ( WAIS )
Soheyil JavanBenisSoheyil JavanBenis
Community Outreach Volunteer at Iranian Students CommunityCommunity Outreach Volunteer at Iranian Students Community
Paria AbbasiParia Abbasi
Attorney at law at Iranian Central Bar AssociationAttorney at law at Iranian Central Bar Association