Manager Store

Bora Kara

*** **** **. ***#*** Oakland, CA ****9 510-***-****,

*********@*******.***

Education

Master of Science in Business Administration, Dean's List,

(Finance/International Business) Santa Clara University,

Santa Clara, CA (part-time) Candidate

for Dec '10

Bachelor of Art in Business Administration, magna cum laude,

Marketing

Holy Names University, Oakland, CA

Graduation: Dec '05

Minor: Computer Science

Relevant Coursework

Corporate/Managerial Financial Instruments & Markets Financial Engineering

Finance

International Financial Macro/Micro-economics Statistical Methods

Management

o Utilized quadratic programming & regression analysis

Core Professional Competencies

o Strong analytical skills and problem solving ability

o Advanced computer skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, Access),

Maconomy ( financial reporting platform)

. Familiar with SQL, Visual Basic, HTML, Java and SPSS

o Strong interpersonal skills that encourage team cooperation and

promote enthusiasm

o Solid knowledge of capital markets, and interest in new investment

strategies

Experience

Finance Coordinator/Analyst, Cohn & Wolfe, PR Agency, San Francisco

Jul '08 - Apr '10

o Assisted Finance Director with daily financial & operational

functions of finance department

. Analyzed monthly financial results versus budget and prior

years, and identified budget variances

o Extracted and organized data from financial and development

systems, and established reporting systems and presentation

materials for use of account managers, vice/senior-vice

presidents

o Distributed weekly work in process reports and client income

analyses to account managers

. Adjusted budget trackers & billability reports according to

account managers directions on WIP

o Worked with corporate head quarters with regards to monthly

accounting close, budgets, forecasts and projections, account

receivables and accounts payables.

Business Development Manager, 42inc I.T. Consulting, Berkeley

Jan '08 - June '08

o Lead marketing team in managing development and production of

marketing materials

o Extended 42 Inc.'s brand recognition by managing local marketing

efforts and events

o Managed all phases of business development initiatives, from

research & planning to pitches & proposals

Store Manager, Follett Higher Education Group, College Bookstore

Jul '06 - Aug '07

o Analyzed weekly financial reports, and accounts

payable/receivable reports

o Managed day to day financial and operational store functions

o Produced unexpected store profits first time in years by

exceeding gross margin target over 50%

Internship, The Shemano Group, Brokerage Agency, San Francisco

Feb '06 - Jun '06

o Assisted portfolio managers and stock brokers with stock market

research

o Contacted potential clients

Leadership Experience, Honors and Activities

Assistant Coach, Holy Names University Women's Basketball Team

2007 - Present

Men's Basketball, HNU, (Captain 04-06)

2002 - 2006

All American Scholar Athlete recipient

2005 and 2006

Professional Basketball Player, Istanbul, Turkey

1998 - 2001

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