ZIMRAN RAZIQ
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EDUCATION
****-******* *********** ******* ** BUSINESS UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA Tuscaloosa, AL Bachelors of Science Candidate in Finance expected May of 2025; GPA 3.0 Tutwiler Scholarship Recipient
Coursework: Corporate Financial Reporting, Financial Institutions & Markets, Global Business Administration Extracurriculars: Alabama Finance Association, Alabama Marketing Association, Culver Real Estate Society SUMMARY
Highly motivated finance student with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. EXPERIENCE
2022-present LOWE’s HOME IMPROVEMENT Bensalem, PA
Sales Associate
• Created new opportunities for growth within existing Lowe’s clients by identifying customer’s needs and offering tailored recommendations.
• Worked cross-functionally across different homeware departments to identify strategic cross-selling opportunities and promotions.
• Managed all financial transactions by collecting payments, identifying potential discounts, financial offerings, and installment plans that may be beneficial to the customer.
• Tracked all inventory through cycle counts to manage back-up stock, seasonal product availability, and overstock.
• Analyzed sales trends through the summer season, and through analysis, assisted department lead in creating promotions for specific high turnover products.
• Communicated closely with Lowes contractors to ensure jobs were done to the customers liking. 2021-2022 CRIMSON TIDE HOSPITALITY Tuscaloosa, AL
Hospitality Team Member
• Developed communication and engagement plan to deliver a high level of customer service during sporting events.
• Managed and operated entry of 250+ guests through accurate ticket scanning procedures
• Resolved guest problems with electronic tickets and handled complaints to improve overall satisfaction. 2019- 2021
McDonald’s Tuscaloosa, AL
Cashier
• Operated cash register and took customer orders over headset.
• Completed daily recovery tasks to ensure a clean and safe restaurant.
• Trained new members in day-to-day operations.
CERTIFICATIONS
• Investment Banking & Finance: Certificate for Essential Career Skills for Investment Banking & Finance by New York Institute of Finance.
• Marketing: Athlete Marketing Essentials by Front Office sports.
• Marketing: Omnichannel Marketing by Forage.
OTHER PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS & SKILLS
• Multi-lingual in English, Urdu, and Hindi.
• Skills: Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word.
• Passionately engaged in financial markets with interest in conducting research around investment portfolios. Involvement:
• Church service group St. Marks Luther Church – participate in mission trips and community service.
• Culver House Real Estate Society – attend meeting with corporate speakers and agencies to discuss Real Estate and how affects business cycles.
• Alabama Marketing Association – attend meeting with companies and discuss marketing strategies and ethics.