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Seif Barakat

Oakville,Ontario

Summary

I am currently completing my third year of an Honours level Bachelor of Commerce degree at McMaster University, looking to major in finance with the plans of attaining my CFA designation. I would characterize myself as an organized and dependable individual with a keen interest in all aspects of business and am eager to learn more about the many different facets both academically and through hands-on experience. I have great communication skills and in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office Software. I am confident and comfortable in my ability to learn new skills and tasks. I have excellent organizational and time management skills and enjoy working hard at producing high-quality output.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Tem’s Valuables
06.2023 - Current
  • Successfully assist a diverse clientele in selecting from a vast range of silver jewelry including rings, necklaces, and bracelets
  • Utilize in-depth product knowledge to provide detailed information and advice, raising customer confidence and increasing sales
  • Oversee the visual merchandising of products, creating displays that accentuate the items’ unique qualities and promote interest
  • Regularly inventory stock and manage product order to maintain optimal levels and variety
  • Effectively resolve any customer issues or concerns, consistently prioritizing customer satisfaction
  • Aid in the development and execution of sales and promotional events, contributing to overall business growth
  • Maintain a keen awareness of the latest industry trends and styles to ensure our product offerings remain current and desirable

Hello Fresh Campus Ambassador
01.2023 - Current
  • Innovatively promoted the company's new product line, Chef’s Plate, tailored specifically for student budgets
  • Communicated all features with students on the company’s services to land a sale
  • Raised brand awareness by organizing campus events by 20%
  • Identified strategies that will help us reach out to students
  • Exhibited expertise in public speaking, effectively conveying the brand's message and values
  • Consistently generated an average of 25 sales per shift, demonstrating effectiveness in driving business growth.

Trainee Credit Analyst

06.2022 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive primary and secondary research on over 50 potential clients for credit analysis, crucially informing the investment decisions of the team
  • Collaborated with the corporate team during on-site visits to potential investments, gaining firsthand insight into operations and financials, leading to an increased accuracy rate in potential investment evaluation
  • Actively was a part of meetings with key stakeholders, contributing to decision-making processes and succinctly summarizing notes to inform team members
  • Enhanced team productivity by 40% by introducing and implementing effective time management strategies and techniques, as verified during quarterly performance reviews
  • Consistently met or exceeded weekly KPIs, contributing to an overall increase in team productivity and success
  • Assisted in presenting comprehensive credit risk analysis reports on potential investments to senior management on a quarterly basis, driving strategic decision-making.

Director External Affairs

DeGroote Sales Association
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Managed vendor relationships for events, ensuring high-quality service delivery and maintaining strong professional connections with external companies
  • Demonstrated expertise in client relationship management, providing exceptional service to clients to foster strong partnerships and ensure continued business growth
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify business challenges and provide insights and solutions
  • Led the creation and management of social media accounts, conducting market research to determine the target audience and developing engaging content to increase engagement and drive website traffic
  • Increased social media traffic by 25% by using innovative social media campaigns and engaging content
  • Successfully elevated client retention by 12% through effective relationship management strategies

Education

Coursework: Operations and Project Management, Managerial Accounting & Finance, Financial Modeling: Three-Statement Models, Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis, Sensitivity Analysis, Scenario Analysis, Monte Carlo Simulations, Advanced Lookups, VBA, Regression, and Macros. Project Management: Gained expertise in project planning, execution, and monitoring, developed proficiency, and utilized such as Gantt charts, risk assessment matrices, and stakeholder management plans. -

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - undefined

McMaster University – DeGroote
2024

Skills

  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • Certificates:
  • Bloomberg Market Concepts, LinkedIn Learning Course Suite and currently in the process of completing the
  • Canadian Investment Funds Course
  • Familiar with: Microsoft Excel, Bloomberg Terminal, SAS & SAP Software, and Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop,
  • InDesign)

Timeline

Sales Associate

Tem’s Valuables
06.2023 - Current

Hello Fresh Campus Ambassador
01.2023 - Current

Trainee Credit Analyst

06.2022 - Current

Director External Affairs

DeGroote Sales Association
04.2022 - 09.2022

Coursework: Operations and Project Management, Managerial Accounting & Finance, Financial Modeling: Three-Statement Models, Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis, Sensitivity Analysis, Scenario Analysis, Monte Carlo Simulations, Advanced Lookups, VBA, Regression, and Macros. Project Management: Gained expertise in project planning, execution, and monitoring, developed proficiency, and utilized such as Gantt charts, risk assessment matrices, and stakeholder management plans. -

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - undefined

McMaster University – DeGroote

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