"Small jobs make a big difference."
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City Lighter
At City Lighter, I worked in an early-stage role where I supported both product development and finance. I initially helped build and structure the website, and later supported the transition from a website to a full application by aligning business and user requirements with the development work.
Alongside that, I built financial models, worked on budgeting and forecasting, checked data accuracy across financial reports, and created clear reports for leadership to support planning and funding decisions.
Virginia Commonwealth University - School of Business
As a Graduate Assistant at the VCU School of Business from August 2024 to December 2024, I assisted Dr. Brown in teaching problem-solving and analysis courses, both on Zoom and in-person, to enhance student understanding and engagement. I provided one-on-one tutoring sessions to clarify complex concepts and help students succeed in the course. Additionally, I contributed to the preparation of question banks for the finance department, ensuring the material was aligned with course objectives and supported student learning outcomes.
Shake Smart
I worked at Shake Smart, where I gained valuable experience in a fast-paced food service environment. My responsibilities included:
Stocking items and ensuring the availability of ingredients
Preparing and making a variety of shakes for customers
Providing excellent customer service by thanking customers and ensuring they had a positive experience
This role helped me develop strong multitasking and customer service skills, as well as the ability to work efficiently under pressure. It also emphasized the importance of maintaining a clean and organized workspace to ensure customer satisfaction.
Einstein Bros. Bagels
I worked at Einstein Bros. Bagels for three months, where I gained valuable experience in a fast-paced food service environment. My responsibilities included:
Dropping and toasting bagels
Acting as a line cook and preparing various food items
Making a variety of drinks for customers
Cleaning and maintaining the store
In this role, I developed strong teamwork skills and became adept at handling multiple tasks efficiently. This experience helped me understand the importance of customer service and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment for guests.
Ninobi Agro Crops PVT
I analyzed the company’s financial performance by looking at profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flows. I conducted cost, revenue and marginal analysis, identified trends and margins, and recommended ways to improve profitability. I also prepared management reports and built financial forecasts and models in Excel. Plus, i supported the budgeting and forecasting process, monitored actuals versus budget, and explained any variances i found. I used Power BI to create dashboards and visualize key metrics. I worked with cross-functional teams like marketing, logistics, procurement and production to ensure data accuracy and consistency. I even implemented a Balanced Scorecard to define KPIs and strategic goals. Overall, i were presenting executive-ready insights that helped the company make better financial and strategic decisions.
Grace Times and Electronics
My first part-time job was at Graces Times and Electronics, an electronics shop, where I worked during my summer holidays from morning to evening. As a sales staff member, I:
Assisted customers with their purchases
Provided information about various electronics products
Managed the cash register and handled transactions
Working at Graces Times and Electronics introduced me to the retail environment and customer service. It was a great opportunity to develop my communication skills and learn about sales techniques and product knowledge.