Samah Azeez

Cell: 773-***-**** Round Rock, TX *8664

Email: adh90i@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY:

Recent biology graduate with a background in office management and sales seeking to begin a career in research. Well-rounded individual with good social skills, solid work ethics, and a desire to develop within an organization.

WORK AND EXPERIENCE

Hanging Gardens Banquets - Chicago, IL

Wedding Event Sales Manager June 2014 – October 2019

● Sold wedding packages that included live entertainment, catering, photo shoots, floor arrangements, and religious ceremonies.

● Effectively communicated the amenities in the contract to ensure each customer understood the included services.

● Managed the event calendar, scheduled shifts, interviewed potential employees, trained new recruits, and provided feedback to improve performance.

● Grew revenue to 300% of initial target over 5 years.

● Leveraged accounting software (Caterease) to manage all business activities: accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, inventory management, expenses, and cash flow statements.

● Marketed the business through website, social media, and online reviews. LaSalle II Magnet – Chicago, IL

Afterschool Teacher

January 2012 – July 2012

● Tutored students after school in Arabic language and history. The Ancona School – Chicago, IL

Teacher and Counselor June 2011 – January 2012

● Designed Middle Eastern language and cultural program for summer camp.

● Program was successfully received and offered as an elective course for one semester. EDUCATION

Roosevelt University

Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences