SAMEER ISMAIL
Victoria,BC
Summary
Motivated and passionate Economics graduate seeking a position to apply my analytical skills, research expertise, and economic knowledge to contribute to the success of an organization. Proven success working well with diverse groups of people to help achieve team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Tele-Fundraiser
University Of Victoria
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Conducted phone calls to alumni network to raise funding for the university.
- Garnered alumni interests and engaged alumni with UVic events.
- Pitched specific funds to alumni for donation, depending on their interest.
- Contributed to collecting up to 8% of total funds raised from alumni in a year.
Production Crew
Universal Moulding Ltd
10.2019 - 06.2021
- As a production crew in the manufacturing department.
- Removed manufactured thread protectors from machine and prepared boxes to assemble the parts to meet demanding production goals.
- Ensured high satisfaction of customers by examining quality of parts under direction of the team leader.
- Maintained maximum safety of factory by cleaning and organizing work area.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC12.2022
University Transfer Program - Business
Columbia College
Vancouver, BC08.2020
Skills
- Statistical Programming using R to merge, analyze, and interpret data from multiple sources
- Extensive experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Teams)
- Proven time-management skills, to perform tasks thoroughly, while adhering to deadlines
- Strong communication skills and competency acquired through fulfilling academic projects and in-class presentations
Academic Projects
Course: Applied Econometrics
· Created hypothesis for research project.
· Chose appropriate datasets from scientific publications.
· Estimated regression models in R using datasets and presented them in a written academic research essay.
Course: Intro to Computers and Information Systems in Business
· Word: Created registration form using functioning buttons, drop-down list, page design, and watermark.
· Excel: Designed salary sheets of different organizations using borders, fill colours, and formulae like sum and mean to compute total and average salary of each company. Used VLOOKUP to find salary that corresponds to the employee’s name.
· PowerPoint: Presented slideshow on topic of choice with creative use of presentation designs, transitions animations, and animation timing.
Volunteer
Vancouver General Hospital (Vancouver, BC)
10/2019 to 03/2020
· Helped raise funds to contribute to the healthcare industry.
· Experience as a cashier and providing excellent customer service.
· Organized and set up store displays.
Kechara Soup Kitchen (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
09/2017 to 11/2017
· Volunteered to help poor and homeless people.
· Involved in preparing, packing, and distributing food to the homeless.
Timeline
Tele-Fundraiser
University Of Victoria
02.2022 - 06.2023
Production Crew
Universal Moulding Ltd
10.2019 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Victoria
University Transfer Program - Business
Columbia College
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