Umar Desai

214-***-****; ac4a3l@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/umar-desai-5a22b888/

EDUCATION

The University of Texas at Dallas Dec. 2017

B.S., Finance

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Business Finance Jan. 2016 – May 2016

Solved valuation problems by implementing time value of money concepts using Excel spreadsheets

Strategically analyzed investments in real and financial assets using various methodologies

Financial Modeling Aug. 2016 - Dec. 2016

Gained an understanding of financial models to identify business risks and plan risk mitigation strategies

Constructed financial models using spreadsheets to solve a variety of financial planning problems

Financial Information and Analysis Jan. 2017 - May 2017

Utilized spreadsheets and Tableau to apply data visualization techniques to discern patterns in financial data

Constructed financial analytical and forecasting models and communicated their results concisely

Advanced Business Communication Jan. 2017 - May 2017

Learned multi-media career development by designing a personal online portfolio website

Delivered effective presentations emphasizing the keys to successful communication in organizations

Domestic Fund Management Aug. 2017 - Dec. 2017

Constructed portfolios of investment management funds to evaluate their performances

Analyzed portfolios by applying investment management concepts in making strategic decisions

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Richland College, Dallas, TX Jan. 2013 - May 2013

Computer Lab Technician

Managed computer hardware to ensure availability of equipment and instructional material in lab

Performed regular maintenance of lab equipment to meet proper operating requirements

Conducted troubleshooting activities to resolve any malfunctions in hardware

Computer Lab Coordinator

Coordinated scheduling of users and supervised computer lab activities

Instructed users in MS Word and MS Excel to enhance their understanding of lab operations

Monitored user activities to maintain a secure environment that is conducive to learning

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Helping Hands for Relief and Development

Community Volunteer May 2016 - Aug. 2016

Collaborated with a group of volunteers to provide essential resources, distribute meals, and arrange a proper venue for low-income families in the Dallas - Fort Worth area

ORGANIZATION(S)

Helping Hands for Relief and Development May 2016 - Aug. 2016

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Technical: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, Tableau

Languages: Advanced Hindi and Urdu

Eligibility: U.S. Citizen

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