Serikzhan Umarov

Almaty / Astana, Kazakhstan +7-747-***-****

Linkedin.com/in/serikzhanumarov ac3xjh@r.postjobfree.com Skype: citizenof

Education Master of Business Administration (MBA), Specialization – Finance August 2017 HULT International Business School Boston, Massachusetts

Scholarship Recipient

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accounting (BBA) May 2006 KIMEP University Almaty, Kazakhstan

Major in Accounting, Minor in Finance

Member of Public Speaking Club, member of Debate Club, athlete-enthusiast Experience MINTAX, LLP Almaty, Kazakhstan 2016 – 2016

Assistant to Managing Partners. Prepared business plans, analytical memos, specifications, methodologies for non-commercial and commercial companies of the group.

Negotiated and developed feasibility study for client to construct and operate warehouse for storage and consolidation of cargo.

Developed database for public association “Chamber of Tax Consultants”, in cooperation with executive director and chief accountant, developed accounting policies and business processes for non-commercial company.

Mentored and trained 3 team members on core business processes, monitored work progress through daily reporting to reduce accounts receivable by 50%.

Designed specifications for 2 websites; enhanced user experience of websites by implementing search optimization and content management, increased the number of subscribers by more than 25% in 2 months. GELIOS SOFT, LLP Astana, Kazakhstan 2015 – 2015

Manager, Business Consulting Department. Conducted market and financial research of light steel thin-wallet structures technology in Kazakhstani region (LSTC); conducted research of balanced scorecards. JSC KAZPOST Astana, Kazakhstan 2013 – 2014

Manager of financial services, Analyst. Analyzed financial indicators, prepared financial sales forecasts.

Increased profitability of regional divisions in 10 months by 2-10%, by enhancing workflow of unit operators and developing effective team of 12 junior and senior specialists; developed database of unit operators (>500). Earlier Positions TELETRADE, LLP Almaty, Kazakhstan 2012 – 2012

Trader, Financial Analyst. Fundamental, technical, financial analysis, development of trading strategies. INTERCONSULT INFO, LLP Almaty, Kazakhstan 2009 – 2011 Consultant. Business development, soft consulting “Legal Adviser”, implementation and maintenance. IE SAAD Almaty, Kazakhstan 2008 – 2009

Sales and marketing management, business development, negotiations. Database: over 400 clients. ERNST & YOUNG, LLP Almaty, Kazakhstan 2007 – 2008

Audit specialist, financial services. Audited banks and financial institutions. Additional Information Languages: Kazakh (native), Russian (fluent), English (fluent), Spanish (basic) Certifications: Financial Analyst Certificate at IBS under T.Ryskulov (Almaty, 2011), 1C: Enterprise Application Certificate in Accounting (Astana, 2013), Accountant-practitioner at Prof Center, Kazakhstan (Almaty, 2015), HubSpot Inbound Marketing and Sales Methodology Certificates (Boston, 2017).

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Serikzhan Umarov – Cover Letter

Current location - Astana, Kazakhstan +7-747-***-**** Linkedin.com/in/serikzhanumarov ac3xjh@r.postjobfree.com skype: citizenof I’m a recent HULT MBA Boston graduate with specialization in Finance, looking for a job/paid internship in the blockchain/financial technology/financial markets field: with high priority in the blockchain, financial markets sector: analysis of ICO projects, white paper due diligence, information selection and reporting, marketing research, blockchain based commercial and non-commercial startups valuation. I’m considering senior, entry-level, internship positions; medium priority in statistics, business analytics, data analysis, decision making. I’m considering entry-level, internship positions; low priority in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, business valuation. I’m considering entry-level, internship positions. I’m flexible geographically (US).

I have a diversified work experience:

2+ years in accounting: audit of banks, financial institutions, working with accounting records, analyzing financial state- ments, preparing basic financial reports (big4); preparation of business plans, analytical memos, technical notes, web- sites content management, consolidation and automatization of databases (mintax).

5+ years in: information product consulting financial markets analysis/investing and trading consulting statis- tics/financial services/sales forecast:

Information product marketing and promotion campaigns, public relations, negotiations, business development, prod- uct installation and adaptation consulting (publishing company, InterConsult); conducting fundamental, technical, com- puter, financial markets analysis, investing and trading analytics, writing memorandums, reports, designing trading strat- egies, trade management, wealth management, clients advisory (consulting company, financial markets); analyzing fi- nancial indicators, forecasting revenues, consolidating statistical data, developing reporting forms, database of opera- tors (500+) for regional units (kazpost); preparation of business plans, conducting KPI research (gelios).

1+ year in entrepreneurship: research and business development, sales and marketing management; direct/indirect sales, B2B, B2C negotiations, brand management, preparing surveys and marketing research, competitive benchmark- ing, development of prospectus (saad)

I have the following certificates of inbound marketing and inbound sales methodologies from (HubSpot Academy, 2017) certificate of accountant-practitioner (Prof center, 2015) certificate of Financial Analyst, AFK (IBS under KazEU, 2011) diploma of BBA in Accounting (KIMEP, 2006). I’m experienced in working with Excel, PowerPoint, Colvir, 1C, Legal Adviser, LotusNotes, CRM type programs. I'm keen on doing all types of research, including financial and crypto market data since 2011, 2016 respectively. I’m currently learning to apply big data, data analysis, and machine learning solutions (Tableau). In this regards, I look forward to discuss my eligibility for the vacant position by phone, google hangouts or skype. P.S. My OPT visa was successfully approved USCIS on the 4th of October, 2017. I'm ready to start my job/internship from January 10, 2018. I’m open to consider new opportunities in the related industries.