natural leader

Mark Baijnath

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Business Professional

E nergetic, creative, business-minded Bachelor of Commerce graduate with a relentless commitment to

academics. Focused work-ethic and an engaging personality. Brings an aptitude for motivating and

managing others as a natural leader with proven success providing direction and support in leadership roles, as

demonstrated through role as VP Productions for a large group project. Leverages strong communication skills

to build trust and provide outstanding client services. Offers a history of providing strategic management

through the analysis of businesses internal & external environments. Detail-oriented, analytical problem-solver

thrives in high-pressure situations with focused determination, keeping profitability at the forefront of all

endeavours.

Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Basic Programming (JAVA and html), and Adobe Photoshop.

CORE STRENGTHS

Financial Analysis & Reporting Practices Account Reconciliation

Excellent Communication Skills Financial Auditing

Multitasking Customer Service Excellence

Budgets & Reporting Practices Workflow Management & Team Building

EDUCATION

AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE DEGREE, 2012

Accounting Major Pearson Education Scholarship, 2009&2010

University of Ontario Institute of Technology Dean s Honour Roll, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Junior Achiever of the Year, 2008

Participated in Value Information & Peers (VIP) Program

Business Certification Endorsement, 2008

SELECTED PROJECTS

VP Productions 2008

GLOBE Program Project, International Business

Nominated by group members to be Vice President of and one of 4 co-leaders for this 30-person group project and

business venture through the GLOBE Program. Assisted with the start-up of SWAT a group-owned importing and

exporting company with a primary focus on Aero bars.

Instrumental in defining group goals and determining a profitable project direction. Recommended Areo

bars as the primary product for importing and exporting based on extensive research.

Investigated and negotiated with international vendors and suppliers to reduce costs and maximize

profits while overseeing and directing all aspects of imports and exports.

Facilitated group cohesion in managing and directing group members.

Received an impressive A on the project, which was marked based on revenue generated and leadership

capacity as VP.

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Mark Baijnath

SELECTED PROJECTS CONTINUED

Capstone Project 2012

UOIT Edge Capstone Study Project

Applied theory to practice for this capstone project, working with 7 group members, researched and recommended

a strategic social media strategy for Facebook. Presented findings to the VP and other executives of CMA Ontario.

Helped establish the project parameters, increasing the focus and clarity of the project, providing direction

for other group members.

Contacted executives from CMA Ontario, pitched the project idea, gaining their support and collaboration.

Conducted extensive research into CMA and social media marketing initiatives and presented research and

findings to CMA personnel and executives.

Created and analyzed strategic surveys geared toward extracting relevant information and areas for

improvements in CMA Ontario`s social media strategy. Surveys formed the basis for research and project

direction. Collaborated with professors to distribute the surveys to over 500 individuals.

Helped prepare detailed recommendations for a Facebook page and marketing plan focused on increasing

awareness and exposure of CMA Ontario and dispelling false perceptions (as found through survey

research) surrounding CMA designations.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Customer Service Representative 2005 - 2007

CDG Clothiers, Port Perry, Ontario

Worked part-time for this clothing vendor greeting customers and reconciling daily sales while simultaneously

balancing course-work. Delivered exemplary customer service to a diverse clientele of both individuals and

businesses. Employed tact and problem solving skills to successfully handle customer concerns and complaints.

Summer Student Summers, 2008 - 2011

Pearson Education Canada, Newmarket, Ontario

Invited to return each year based on performance excellence for this publishing firm to work in shipping & receiving.

Trained and mentored new employees, assuming responsibility for their work and progress.

Organized and catalogued books and related publications, and implemented organizational changes to

increase efficiency.

Coordinated with shipping companies to receive and deliver orders while monitoring for quality control and

accuracy of shipments.

Telemarketer, Toronto, Ontario 2010

Super Air Duct Cleaning

Created leads and followed up with prospective clients to meet difficult sales targets in a high pressure

environment as a part-time Telemarketer for this air duct cleaning company.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Volunteer - Milliken Mills Community Center, 2004 2008

Canadian Cancer Society 2007-2008

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