Business Analytics/Operations and Supply Chain Management

Gabriel Ali

Calgary, AB T*H *S* **************@*****.*** 587-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-ali-4123a9bb SKILLS SUMMARY

• Analytical- Worked with unstructured data to solve problems, created reproducible analyses, and generated intelligible, comprehensive reports for end users.

• Communication- Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate a team towards achieving a goal through successful completion of team sales initiatives (Avis Budget Group).

• Initiative- Implemented professional development plan to increase knowledge of business management and operations within a large retail chain under manager’s supervision (Avis Budget Group).

• Technical- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access), data visualization software (Tableau, PowerBI), data mining software (RapidMiner), and programming languages (R, Python, SQL).Strong background knowledge of cloud computing and service (Microsoft Azure). EDUCATION

Bachelor of Commerce, Business Analytics (2021) September 2016 - Present Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary Scholarships: Alexander Rutherford Award, University of Calgary Entrance Scholarship, Jason Lang Scholarship Relevant Courses:

• Business Analytics Projects & Cases- Worked with unstructured data to solve problems and create reproducible analyses using R and Python. Also evaluated and compared difference in performance of predictive model using Data Mining software

• Operations/Project Management Field Investigation Case- Applied operations/supply chain management concepts to a real-world problem. Developed a comprehensive project plan to meet project deliverables associated with setting up a distribution center for logistics startup, HubTrotter Logistics.

• Database Modeling and Implementation Projects- Built and manipulated relation databases through coding in SQL, used Tableau to import datasets and generated intelligible, comprehensive reports for end users. Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 Certificate, Microsoft (2021) February 2021 - Present

• Expected by Spring 2021

WORK EXPERIENCE

Rental Agent July 2018 - November 2020

Avis Budget Group

• Managed branch’s rental car fleet of 70+ cars

• Achieved monthly sales goals; ranked #3 in sales, #1 out of part-time staff

• Received and processed cash and credit payments (accounts payable) for in-store purchases

• Ensured proper cash handling and account information

• Processed invoices in AVIS GUI POS System

• Maintained electronic and hard copy filing system

• Assisted in resolving any administrative problems Sales Associate November 2014 - September 2017

SportChek

• Described use and operation of merchandise to customers

• Opened and closed store office, including counting cash, opening and closing cash registers and creating staff assignments

• Ranked #1 in sales for exceeding weekly sales goals

• Shared product knowledge with customers while making personal recommendations

• Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions EXTRA-CURRICULAR EXPERIENCE

Director of Marketing and Student Engagement January 2020 - Present Operations and Supply Chain Management Association

• Curated networking events for students interested in the Operations & Supply Chain Management field

• Tasked with marketing events around campus and on social media

• Increased event turnout by almost 100 students from the year before through promotion efforts Investment Analyst September 2017 - Present

Haskayne Finance Club (HFC)

• Member of the HFC Investment Counsel – teams researched and wrote articles on various topics including long/short theses, industry overviews, and deal-making activity

• Under guidance of research manager, compile and ultimately publish work in monthly newsletters

• Attended networking events to learn more about different industries and careers in finance Director of Marketing and Student Engagement January 2020 - Present Operations and Supply Chain Management Association

• Curated networking events for students interested in the Operations & Supply Chain Management field

• Tasked with marketing events around campus and on social media

• Increased event turnout by almost 100 students from the year before through promotion efforts Junior Executive of Finance September 2017 - September 2019 Adopt-A-Block YYC

• Followed executive direction to work with other consultants to meet organizational goals

• Assisted and promoted club events to students on campus

• Hosted Youth Activities, Clothing Drives, and Food Drives

• Book-keeping of Club expenses

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