TAREK TRAORE
Financial Professional
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WAYNE, IN, 46835
C ONTACT
PURDUE UNIVERSITY FORT WAYNE
Fort Wayne, IN
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Business
Money & Banking Candidate
(Expected graduation May 2021)
Extracurricular Activities
E DUCATION
Finance Society
Microsoft applications proficiency
Small business operations
Teller experience
Building customized solutions
Account servicing
Daily ledgers
Strategic Planning
French: intermediate proficiency
level
ADDITIONAL S K I L L S
Skilled Financial professional with experience in creating metrics, tracking projects and collaborating on development of optimal budget requirements. Excellent relationship-building, problem-solving and communication skills with analytical and adaptable nature. C A R E E R OBJECTIVE
RETAIL SALES SPECIALIST
Olympia Pools & Spas, FORT WAYNE, IN / Aug 2020 - Present FINANCE SPECIALIST
th3Drop, FORT WAYNE, IN / May 2020 - Present
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Unique-Hab Solution, LLC, FORT WAYNE, IN / Aug 2017 - Aug 2020 E X P E R I E N C E
Helped customers complete purchases, and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
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Offered each customer top-notch, personal service and polite support to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
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Supported loss prevention goals by maintaining accurate drawers and monitoring shopper behavior.
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Handled in-store purchase payment processing with cash and credit cards.
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Improved operational efficiencies while managing customers requests, store inventory, transactions, new purchase orders and pricing needs.
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• Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales. Monitored and evaluated financial performance and authored and delivered communications.
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Identified and addressed control matters, maintained sound processes and compiled data for testing projections.
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Recorded costs prior to close and drove reimbursement to control margins.
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Prepared and determined content for financial and business metric reporting.
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Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
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• Assisted patients with adjusting to hospital procedures and helped TELLER
Partners 1st Federal Credit Union, FORT WAYNE, IN / May 2019 - Mar 2020 SALE ASSOCIATE
Macy's, FORT WAYNE, IN / Mar 2016 - Jul 2017
each thrive in highly structured settings.
Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
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Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress.
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• Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed. Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments and arranging transportation.
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• Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events. Executed customer transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, money orders and checks.
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Monitored customer behaviors and upheld strict protocols to prevent theft of assets.
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Identified sales opportunities and referred customers to branch partners in financial services.
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Checked amount details and fraud markers for transaction papers such as checks and money orders.
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Answered telephone inquiries on banking products including checking, savings, loans and lines of credit.
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Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, and signing up for new services.
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Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales.
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Analyzed and properly processed product returns, assisting customers with finding alternative merchandise to meet needs.
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Implemented up-selling strategies, encompassing recommendation of accessories and complementary purchases.
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Liaised with customers and recommended specific products and specials, aligning with individual needs, requirements and specifications.
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Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
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• Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.