Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Professional Development
Volunteer Experience
References
Timeline
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Behishta Qaderi

Toronto,Ontario

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented Sales Associate with a proven track record of exceeding sales targets and delivering exceptional customer service. Possessing excellent communication and interpersonal skills, I excel in building rapport with customers to understand their needs and preferences. Skilled in product knowledge and adept at recommending suitable solutions to drive sales and enhance customer satisfaction. Highly motivated and adaptable, I thrive in fast-paced environments and am committed to achieving excellence in every interaction.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

Zinat Production
04.2023 - 11.2023
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely payments of invoices
  • Maintained detailed records of all financial transactions including journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Performed reconciliations between bank accounts and internal ledgers
  • Prepared accounting information, producing financial statements in accordance with accounting principles
  • Developed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management review
  • Posted journal entries by compiling and analyzing account information
  • Developed monthly closing procedures to ensure timely completion of month-end close activities.

Sales Associate

Walmart
02.2022 - 02.2023
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.

Sales Associate

Zara
02.2020 - 07.2021
  • Greeted customers warmly and offered assistance
  • Helped customers find and select products
  • Kept work area clean, organized and free of clutter at all times
  • Greeted and escorted customers to product racks and shelves to assist with finding merchandise
  • Handled customer complaints and inquiries in a courteous and efficient manner
  • Opened and closed cash registers, balanced cash drawers, and made deposits
  • Assisted with training and mentoring new team members.

Sales Associate

Koton
03.2019 - 12.2019
  • Greeted customers warmly and offered assistance
  • Performed cleaning tasks, keeping store neat and organized
  • Performed cash register operations accurately according to company guidelines
  • Built relationships with potential customers by providing helpful advice on product selection
  • Followed checklist to complete retail store opening and closing activities
  • Accurately completed daily reports on sales activity
  • Cleaned shelves, counters, and tables.

Trainer

Youth for Peace Movement
01.2018 - 02.2019
  • Prepare for and effectively deliver Job Readiness Training (JRT) to female job seekers providing them with the skills to prepare successfully for a job interview
  • Prepared and organized reports and result sheets for the purpose recording and tracking progress.

Teacher and Accountant

Turkistan Private University
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Designing curriculum and facilitating the mathematics courses to undergraduate students
  • Preparing Vouchers and invoices for each transaction and filing them appropriately
  • Reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts
  • Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for internal and external stakeholders
  • Manage the processing of invoices and the collection of payments
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.

Teacher

Rah-I Noor Private High School
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Managing a group of 10 instructors and coordinating their schedules
  • Prepared, organized and filed financial reports, marksheets, and other documents as per guidelines
  • Coordinating weekly meetings to brainstorm strategies to enhance students' performance
  • Teaching English and Math subjects.

Education

Certification - Administrative Clerk

YWCA Toronto
Toronto, Ontario
06.2023

Diploma - Accountant and Payroll Administrator

CDI Collage
Toronto, Ontario
08.2022

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Mathematics

Balkh University
Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan
11.2014

High School Diploma -

Aisha Afghan High School
Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan
10.2009

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • De-escalation skills
  • Filing and Organization
  • Data Entry
  • Communication skills
  • Multitasking
  • Problem solving
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Quick learner

Languages

English
Hindi
Persian
Urdu

Professional Development

  • Accounting and Payroll Administrator, CDI College, 2022-08-01
  • Bachelor of Education (Mathematics), Balkh University, 2014-11-01
  • High School Diploma, Aisha Afghan, 2009-10-01
  • Administrative Clerk, YWCA Toronto, 2023-06-01
  • Training of Trainers - Job Readiness, USAID Promote, 2018-12-01
  • Training of Trainers, USAID Promote, 2018-02-01
  • Jawana - Promote Women Leadership Development, USAID Promote, 2016-06-01
  • Didactics and New Method of Teaching, GIZ, 2015-03-01
  • Appreciation Letter, Rah-I-Noor High School, 2015-02-01
  • Labor Law, Income Tax Law, CoC and Human Rights, ACBAR, 2013-08-01
  • Education workshop, Save the Children, 2003-04-01

Volunteer Experience

Accountant, Zinat Production, Toronto, ON, 04/2023, 11/2023, Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely payments of invoices., Maintained detailed records of all financial transactions including journal entries and account reconciliations., Performed reconciliations between bank accounts and internal ledgers., Prepared accounting information, producing financial statements in accordance with accounting principles., Developed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management review., Posted journal entries by compiling and analyzing account information., Developed monthly closing procedures to ensure timely completion of month-end close activities.

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Accountant

Zinat Production
04.2023 - 11.2023

Sales Associate

Walmart
02.2022 - 02.2023

Sales Associate

Zara
02.2020 - 07.2021

Sales Associate

Koton
03.2019 - 12.2019

Trainer

Youth for Peace Movement
01.2018 - 02.2019

Teacher and Accountant

Turkistan Private University
01.2017 - 12.2017

Teacher

Rah-I Noor Private High School
01.2015 - 12.2016

Certification - Administrative Clerk

YWCA Toronto

Diploma - Accountant and Payroll Administrator

CDI Collage

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Mathematics

Balkh University

High School Diploma -

Aisha Afghan High School
Behishta Qaderi