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Kumail Zaidi

Winnipeg,MANITOBA

Summary

An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for quality and speed. Passionate about empowering Indigenous youth through financial literacy and community-focused initiatives. Proven leader with experience in organizing events and supporting teams, driven to make impactful contributions in both corporate settings and social enterprises to foster economic resilience and inclusivity.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Route Sales Representative – Summer Sales Student (Small Format)

PepsiCo Foods
05.2024 - Current
  • Executed national and local promotions, displays, and racks, ordered sufficient product inventory for customer volume demands, and ensured frequent communication with store managers.
  • Merchandised store shelving with Frito-Lay products, handled cardboard carton returns, rotated inventory to ensure products remained fresh for customers, and cleaned shelving and racks.

Staff Accountant – (Co-op Term - 3)

Booke & Partners
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Effectively employed CaseWare and Tax Prep applications to facilitate year-end accounting processes for corporate entities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Leveraged accounting software tools including Sage 50 and QuickBooks to efficiently access and manage client-related information, streamlining data retrieval and enhancing client services.

Summer Program Intern

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure - Government of Manitoba
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Prioritized safety protocols during site inspections, identified potential safety hazards and communicated safety recommendations to enhance the well-being of construction personnel and site inspectors.
  • Efficiently organized travel arrangements to construction sites, optimizing schedules and logistics.

Staff Accountant – (Co-op Term – 2)

Magnus LLP
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Gained proficiency in the “CaseWare” software by efficiently managing corporate financial records while performing in-depth analysis of financial statements to identify omissions or inaccuracies.
  • Proficiently utilized the tax compliance software “Tax Prep” to prepare tax forms, including personal tax returns (T1), corporate tax returns (T2), and trust tax returns (T3).

Corporate Assistant

Corporate Administration - Government of Manitoba
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Developed an exceptional hold over the SAP (HR Version) software by efficiently maintaining the timesheets and compiling the attendance reports accurately.
  • Practically implemented the theoretical knowledge by processing all kinds of invoices belonging to various cost centers and cost elements in the Government of Manitoba’s invoice processing system, known as the Finance and Administration Shared Services Browser (FASSB).

Project Assistant – (Co‐op Term 1)

Diversity and Inclusion Unit (DIU) - Government of Manitoba
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Proved the capacity to be extremely attentive and retain valuable information by working closely with the Program Coordinator in drafting the Manitoba Government’s Accessibility Plan for the year 2023 (MGAP).
  • Completed the annual archiving project in the corporate office for the first time in six years by performing physical and electronic categorization of files based on their respective programs by being highly detail‐oriented and receptive throughout the entire process.

Sales Associate

Under Armour
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Provided exceptional client services to assist customers in bettering their quality of life by selecting the best available product.
  • Applied problem‐solving skills by understanding and resolving customer needs and ensured a quality store image by accurately stacking, organizing, and pricing the merchandise.

Student Assistant – STEP Student

Public Service Commission
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Provided administrative support to the Corporate Administration by filing plus maintaining paper and electronic databases simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated time management skills and the ability to prioritize work by ordering office supplies and equipment on time.

Security Officer / Loss Prevention Officer

Garda World Security Services
06.2020 - 01.2022
  • Safeguarded client’s property and assets against acts of theft, violence, and vandalism, and was able to uphold good order on the site while working within procedural guidelines.
  • Discouraged shoplifters from stealing items, decreasing the MBLL store’s average theft by more than 50%.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) - Entrepreneurship & Small Businesses, Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations

Asper School of Business - University of Manitoba
05.2025

Timeline

Route Sales Representative – Summer Sales Student (Small Format)

PepsiCo Foods
05.2024 - Current

Staff Accountant – (Co-op Term - 3)

Booke & Partners
09.2023 - 04.2024

Summer Program Intern

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure - Government of Manitoba
05.2023 - 08.2023

Staff Accountant – (Co-op Term – 2)

Magnus LLP
01.2023 - 04.2023

Corporate Assistant

Corporate Administration - Government of Manitoba
09.2022 - 12.2022

Project Assistant – (Co‐op Term 1)

Diversity and Inclusion Unit (DIU) - Government of Manitoba
05.2022 - 09.2022

Sales Associate

Under Armour
05.2022 - 08.2022

Student Assistant – STEP Student

Public Service Commission
02.2022 - 05.2022

Security Officer / Loss Prevention Officer

Garda World Security Services
06.2020 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) - Entrepreneurship & Small Businesses, Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations

Asper School of Business - University of Manitoba
Kumail Zaidi