ZOHRA SALEEM
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OBJECTIVE To achieve a challenging position in an organization that will
capitalize on my experiences and abilities as well as
providing opportunities for professional growth.
EDUCATION Masters of Science in Information Systems (Supply Chain)
Graduated: May 2007
University of Illinois at Chicago
Coursework
Business Database Technology
Information Analysis and Design
Business Data structures and OS Supply
Chain Management
Advanced Database Management
Operations Managements in the service sector
Bachelor of Science in Finance and Marketing
Graduated: May 2005
University of Illinois at Chicago
Coursework
International finance Consumer
Behavior
Money and Banking Marketing
Research
Life and Health Insurance Marketing
Channels
Operations Management Principles of
Retailing
Managerial Finance Advertising and
Sales
Investments Marketing
Management
AWARDS
Member of Outstanding Student Honor Society; Deans List: Spring 2003,
Summer 2004, Fall 2004
COMPUTER SKILLS
Experience with Windows, Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, Power Point,
Access, Project, Visio), Smart Draw
PROGRAMING SKILLS
Working knowledge of SAP, Hyperion, ODP and Business Warehouse
Worked in SAP with ( Period End Checklist ; P&L; Balance Sheet; OCC Report
; COPA Report ; Audit Report; Cost Center Reports; P.O. Report; JE
Processes.
EXPERIENCE
Motorola Inc. Mobile Devices, Sr. Business Operations Analyst
Aug 2008 - Current
. Manage outsourced labor and utilize advanced excel skills to complete
weekly detailed demand analysis.
. Allocate E&O charges by region and review with finance team.
. Analyze End of Life (EOL) horizon using waterfall analysis and
persuade regions and product teams to execute on this timing (create
action list and track progress).
. Identify products with high E&O risk and implement mitigations with
regions.
. Analyze root cause of demand forecast variation to drive improvement
in regional forecasts.
. Identify opportunities for process changes/automation/tool
development and develop requirements. Make recommendations to
management.
. Mobile Devices migrated employees' email and calendar platform from
Microsoft Outlook to Google Mail (Gmail) and Calendar in Dec 2009. I
was recruited as a "Google Guide", helped my company in making this
bold step forward and assisted my team with the Gmail and Google
Calendar migration.
Siemens Building Automation, Business Intelligence Analyst, Buffalo Grove,
IL Oct 2007 - May 2008
. Actively participated in and contributed to monthly, BAU Service Staff
Meeting and present key topics.
. Prepare monthly analysis of financial results by evaluating data,
preparing forecasts and analyzing trends.
. Analyze financial reports and prepare various financial reports and
analysis as needed.
. Working with SAP, Hyperion Excel and Business Warehouse to extract
important financial data.
. Ensured compliance with budget allocations; maintain accurate spending
records; and establish measures for
Budgetary controls.
CRIM GA, Graduate Assistant, University of Illinois at Chicago
Fall 2006
. CRIM promotes linkages and coalition building among the university,
the business community, and governmental and non-profit agencies
in the theory and practice of state-of-the-art information management.
. Helped in re-establishing the broken links between IDS/MIS alumni's
and UIC.
. Maintained and upgraded Undergrad and Grad Database for the IDS
department.
. Maintained and upgraded Industry partners by calling them and updating
there contact information
. Organized the CRIM Student Project Expo for fall 2006.
AAR, Wood Dale, IL
Summer Intern 2006
. AAR Oracle to IMOPS migration.
. Creation of AAR Distribution business processes.
. Created and implemented a project plan for AAR Cargo Goldsboro, I/T
infrastructure project which included: calculation of cost, lead-time
planning and review of business requirements.
. Facilitation of I/T meetings, including meeting format, agenda and
resources.
ACTIVITIES
. Currently pursuing PMP certification
. Outstanding Student Honor Society, Member
. Collegiate Finance Organization, Member
. Marketing Association, Member
. INFORMS-UIC Chapter, Member