Syed Ahmad

Experience

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  SEED Charity

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2019

  Administrative Assistant

  • Strong fundraising skills, including grant writing, donor cultivation, and event planning.• Effective project management and leadership abilities to implement programs and initiatives.• Successfully secured grants and sponsorships, raising money for kids in need.• Passionate advocate for children's rights and welfare.

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  Jack in the Box

  Mar 2016 - Nov 2016

  Cashier

  • Served as cashier to collect customer payments.• Answered customer questions about menu and policies.• Maintained store cleanliness.

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  Cricket Wireless

  Feb 2017 - Nov 2017

  Sales Associate

  • Assisted customers in selecting appropriate Cricket Wireless products and services based on their needs and preferences.• Conducted inventory management and maintained the store's visual appearance to create an inviting shopping environment.• Actively participated in regular sales and product training to stay up-to-date with the latest offerings.• Resolved customer inquiries, concerns, and technical issues promptly and professionally.

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  Best Buy

  Feb 2018 - Jan 2019

  Sales Associate

  • Responsible for leading a team based in the headphone department to optimize sales while ensuring a strong sense of camaraderie as a team• Accounted for 60% of sales in the department amounting to over $10,000 in sales• Assisted over 300 customers resulting into great reviews, feedback, and awards • Trained over 15 new associates to provide them the knowledge to operate as a team, optimize their sales, and problem-solving skills on the go

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  7-Eleven

  Jan 2020 - Jul 2020

  Data Science Intern

  • Constructed data flow models in order to map out operations conducted by 7-Eleven through the use of Alteryx• Performed presentations explaining my findings aided by graphs, models, excel spreadsheets, and tableau creations supplying superiors with key knowledge for vital decision making • Created Pivot tables/charts to summarize and aggregate large datasets in the hope of further analysis of sales performance and market trends

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  Fidelity Investments

  Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

  System Engineer

  • Executed and maintained software deployments ensuring a stable user-friendly environment for 5 clients simultaneously to utilize, through Unix.• Assisted in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of UNIX/Linux servers and workstations• Experience in shell scripting for automation and system maintenance tasks• Utilized Power BI to analyze sales data and customer behavior, identifying opportunities for revenue growth and optimization• Utilized VLOOKUP and other Excel functions to merge and analyze data from multiple sources Show less

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  Hisolutions Technologies

  Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

  Data Analyst

  • Developed and optimized SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and analyze large datasets from multiple sources• Created and maintained data visualizations and dashboards using tools such as Tableau to communicate findings effectively to stakeholders• Successful in Agile events such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, managing user stories, and retrospectives• Proficient in data analysis and data profiling with a keen ability to identify trends and anomalies, enhancing data model development Show less

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  PepsiCo

  Mar 2023 - Aug 2023

  Financial Analyst

  • Provided hypercare support for SAP implementation including financials, accounts payables, account receivable, supply chain, master data, and vendor management• Collaborate with procurement and accounts payable teams to obtain necessary payment approvals and resolve any payment discrepancies or issues• Managed relationships with key vendors, serving as the primary point of contact for all vendor-related inquiries and issues• Assisted in the organization and consolidation of data from various sources into Excel spreadsheets for analysis Show less

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  7-Eleven

  Jun 2024 - Dec 2024

  Financial Analyst (Category Support)

  • Consulted clients to identify root cause of cost discrepancies, leading to tailored solutions that mitigated past issues and solved future issues• Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets to evaluate why a particular situation occurred based on patterns identified with the use of Excel and SQL• Reconcile item costs compared to vendor cost transmissions then make required system updates and coordinate financial adjustments• Proactively identify opportunities for process optimization and or improvements based on analytics• Work cross-functionally with IT partners and Accounting to investigate item transaction errors to determine if item attribute updates are required to correct item processing Show less