Hamza Kazi

Experience

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  Great Wolf Lodge

  Feb 2018 - Jan 2020

  Lifeguard

  A Great Wolf, Lifeguard is one of the most important positions in the lodge, as they are vital to ensuring the safety of our guests, their families, and anyone that visits our waterpark attractions. No matter the situation, Great Wolf lifeguards are trained to respond and ensure all guests enjoy a safe and fun environment.Essential Duties & Responsibilities• Supervises and provides surveillance of swimmers and guests during park hours, special events, and training sessions• Responds to emergency situations in an assigned zone• Assists in communicating emergency situations outside of the assigned zone• Administers and coordinates emergency first aid as necessary• Enforces the rules and regulations of the waterpark• Provides superior customer service to all guests by assisting all in a polite and expedient manner• Performs daily routine chores and maintenance of waterpark to ensure neat and orderly appearance Show less

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  Fundbox

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Project Associate

  Achieved a 60% increase in loan processing efficiency for government Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loansthrough the implementation of streamlined processes and data analysis• Utilized advanced analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail to verify critical information, significantly reduceerrors, and enhance data integrity to ensure 100% accuracy in customer data• Played a pivotal role in supporting small business owners during the challenging pandemic period by assisting infacilitating the disbursement of millions of dollars in loans• Improved loan servicing events using Microsoft Excel such as drawdowns, paydowns, and rollovers, resulting in a 15%reduction in processing time and enhancing operational efficiency by processing 90% of events error-free Show less

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  Chipotle Mexican Grill

  Mar 2021 - Aug 2021

  Crew Member

  taking orders, preparing meals, packaging food items, and ringing up customer purchases.

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  Intuit

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Digital Business Consultant

  Implemented the launch of a new product (Intuit Tax Advisor) and evaluated over 500 outcomes for tax analysis• Conducted comprehensive data analysis with the team on over $500,000 of firm revenue, identifying key trends andinsights that contributed to a 10% increase in overall profitability• Achieved top ranking within the team by consistently meeting and exceeding key performance indicators (KPIs) forclient retention, revenue generation, and cost savings• Conducted extensive market research on Intuit products, identifying key customer pain points and opportunities forimprovement, resulting in a 15% increase in customer satisfaction• Delivered a comprehensive presentation highlighting the progress and achievements during the summer internship tosenior executives within the financial department Show less

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  The University of Texas at Dallas

  Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

  Peer Advisor

  Community building through individual interactions and engagement opportunities.Knowledge about campus resources, including UT Dallas policies and procedures.Resource to help with conflict mediation between roommates.On-call services to respond to after hours or emergency concerns.

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  R1649 Equity Partners

  Jun 2023 - Sept 2023

  Investment Associate

  Implemented process improvements to optimize cash flow management for digital asset transactions, resulting in a 20%reduction in processing time and ensuring 100% timely remittance of wires and accurate journaling of cash.• Developed and streamlined financial reporting packages using Excel, reducing reporting time by 20% and ensuringtimely delivery of key financial information to Business Partners and Finance teams• Applied coding experience in SQL and Python to automate data retrieval processes, reducing manual effort by 25% andimproving data accuracy• Delivered exceptional customer service to internal clients, resolving 95% of complex issues effectively and buildingstrong relationships with partners with differing levels of digital asset product experience. Show less

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  Fogo de Chão

  Sept 2023 - Mar 2024

  Finance Intern

  Conducted monthly financial analysis, resulting in a 10% reduction in operating expenses, utilizing advanced Excel functions and pivot tables.Prepared detailed financial reports and presentations, improving data accuracy and saving 5 hours per week for the finance team; used Excel for data manipulation and visualization.Assisted in developing annual budgets, achieving a 5% cost reduction compared to the previous year, with proficiency in Excel for budget modeling.Collaborated in creating accurate financial forecasts that helped the company increase revenue by 8% over the internship period, using SQL for data extraction and analysis.Built and maintained complex financial models to analyze investment opportunities, resulting in a 12% ROI improvement; utilized Excel for modeling.Assisted in modeling scenarios for capital investments, leading to a 20% increase in ROI for the selected projects, with proficiency in SQL for data manipulation. Show less

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  Lennox

  Mar 2024 - now

  Internal Auditor