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Venessa W. D'souza

Finance Professional
Burnaby,BC
Venessa W.  D'souza

Summary

As a meticulous resource with distinguished experience in various industry verticals, I bring a wealth of expertise to the analysis & consulting sector. I excel in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales projections. My commitment to streamlining procedures and optimizing employee talent ensures efficient operations within compliance regulations. As a detail-oriented team player, I prioritize accuracy in handling insurance policies, risk assessment, and claims processing. My collaborative approach fosters strong client relationships, enabling successful cross-selling and upselling of insurance products. With a background in business development spanning over seven years, I possess the necessary skills in documentation accuracy, regulatory knowledge, and professional ethics to deliver tailored client service and responsibly drive business growth.

Certification

Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC)

Education

University Canada West
Vancouver, BC

MBA from Masters in Business Administration
07.2021 - 09.2023

University Overview

I completed my Finance-specific MBA program with a focus on developing expertise in financial management, investment analysis, and strategic decision-making. The program covered a range of courses designed to enhance my knowledge and skills in the finance field. Here is a breakdown of my key courses and achievements:

ACCT 621 - Accounting For Managers - Grade: A+ (4.33)

BUSI 650 - Business Analytics - Grade: A (4.00)

FNCE 623 - Financial Management - Grade: B+ (3.33)

FNCE 625 - Investment Analysis And Management - Grade: A- (3.67)

FNCE 627 - Personal Financial Planning - Grade: B+ (3.33)

MGMT 661 - Strategic Management - Grade: A- (3.67)

Throughout my Finance-specific MBA, I consistently demonstrated exceptional performance in key courses, establishing a strong foundation in accounting, analytics, financial management, investment analysis, personal financial planning, and strategic management. The program's comprehensive curriculum has equipped me with a well-rounded skill set, positioning me effectively for roles requiring financial acumen, analytical prowess, and strategic thinking. With a Cumulative GPA of 3.29, my academic journey underscores a commitment to excellence in the field of finance.

St. Andrews College, Mumbai University
Mumbai, India

Bachelor’s from Management Studies
07.2016 - 03.2019

University Overview

St. Andrew's College, Maharashtra Board
Mumbai, India

High School Diploma
07.2014 - 03.2016

University Overview

Work History

Waypoint Insurance

Insurance Advisor
05.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Maintained accurate records of client interactions, ensuring seamless service delivery during policy reviews or renewals.
  • Enhanced customer trust by addressing concerns and explaining complex policy details in understandable terms.
  • Established long-lasting relationships with clients through proactive communication and exceptional service.
  • Explained features, advantages and disadvantages of various policies to promote insurance sales.

Whole Foods Market Inc

Team Trainer
07.2023 - 05.2024

Job overview

  • Trained other employees in customer service, food safety, and performance requirements.
  • Taught new team members correct procedures for all areas of operations.
  • Set positive example for team members by providing high-quality, efficient service.
  • Maintained current knowledge of all team position requirements.

The Guardians LLP

Sales Manager
10.2019 - 12.2020

Job overview

  • Communicated best practices among on-site and external personnel to align efforts and goals.
  • Briefed senior executives on monthly projections, product launches and other marketing plans
  • Built strong relationships with clients by following up on previous purchases and suggesting new products.
  • Applied mathematical abilities to calculate and check figures in accounting systems
  • Set up and updated Excel spreadsheets to track financial data
  • Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions

Ruparel Infra & Realty Pvt Ltd

Sales Manager
12.2020 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
  • Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments
  • Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.
  • Assisted sales team members in developing customer relationships, and building customer loyalty.
  • Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
  • Analyzed financial discrepancies and provided solutions for accurate financial records
  • Generated comprehensive reports for senior management, covering key financial metrics
  • Completed financial reports, providing insight into performance, operations and cash flow
  • Identified and resolved internal accounting variances, promoting data accuracy

Runwal Developers

Sales Manager
09.2021 - 11.2022

Job overview

  • Developed lasting relationships with customers, which helped to bring in additional business opportunities.
  • Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy
  • Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
  • Monitored guest ledger, advance deposit ledger and related ledgers to deliver proper internal control
  • Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions
  • Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.

Skills

Business Intelligence Tools

Overview

5
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education
2
Certificates
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