Financial Analyst

Salman Budhwani

**** ***** ***** ****, ******** Heights, IL 60139 Phone: 630-***-**** Email: ******.**********@*****.***

ENTRY-LEVEL FINANCIAL ANALYST

Seeking a position as an Entry-Level Financial Analyst where researching, compiling and maintaining highly accurate financial data leads to successful business development & increased company revenues. Exceptional planning, analysis and problem-solving skills. Sharp eye for detail.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES

o Masters of Business Administration Concentration in Finance, Keller Graduate School of Management, Schaumburg, IL (2011)

Completed Courses: Securities Analysis, Personal Financial Planning, Managerial Finance, Project Management Systems, Project Cost & Schedule Control, Business Planning Seminar & more.

o Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Devry University, Addison, IL (Dean’s List)

o Computer Skills advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Strong career background includes tracking, collecting and analyzing financial data, statements and comparative sheets. Also compile performance and sales reports, maintain spreadsheets, handle records management, and provide reports to senior management.

Developed and tracked detailed financial data of Soul Brewery (one of several start-up company projects for Keller School of Finance). Monitored current & fixed assets, liabilities and more, plus total net-worth, which rose from $190,183 (1st Quarter) to $2,345,066 (4th Quarter).

Maintain in-depth and growing knowledge of accounting principles, statistics, mathematics, budget forecasting, economics, financial markets and banking.

Cited as a professional who is adept at analytical thinking, evaluation of a financial-related problem, and initiating tasks designed to achieve the most cost-effective solutions. Consistently bring accuracy and financial insight to individual and group projects. Confident decision-maker.

Superior organizational skills capable of effectively handling diverse tasks simultaneously. Strong work ethic, with a friendly and professional attitude.

Exceptional communication skills convey information to clients, colleagues and senior management in a clear, convincing method, both verbally and in writing.

Demonstrate highly effective presentation skills proficient in organizing and translating complex ideas and information, resulting in clear and compelling delivery of informative concepts, data, reports and advice to both large and smaller groups.

Establish and strengthen productive working relationships with company representatives, staff members, associates, senior-level executives and upper-management. Open to attending productive meetings, answering questions and providing useful feedback; adept listener.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sales Consultant, US Cellular, Bloomingdale, IL (2006-present)

Generate average of over $125,000 in annual revenues through marketing of cellular products and services to diverse prospective and current customer base.

Achieved customer attainment rate of 48%; stood as 136% to quota amount regarding obtaining and retaining customers in 2010. Achieved 40% Internet (easyedgeSM) attachment rate and increased accessories add-on sales by an average of $45 per customer.

Conduct meetings with potential & current clients to pinpoint individual needs; present various products and service plans suited to requests. Develop and execute sales strategies designed to upsell products and service plans, heighten brand awareness and increase bottom line.

Decreased costs of credits-awarding system by over $600/month achieved through offering customers promotional minutes instead.

Received 3-time score of 100% on mystery shop ratings for stellar sales presentations.

Create performance and sales reports, track financial data, and present reports to senior managers.

Deliver persuasive customer service to maintain growing base of clients and referral network.

Execute marketing campaigns; also customize branding programs through accumulated knowledge of consumer behaviors and spending habits.

Sales Manager, Let’s Talk Wireless, Arlington Heights, IL (2006)

Managed team of 4 sales professionals; provided hands-on management of operations, branding/marketing, administrative tasks and sales. Increased business revenues by 80%.

Tracked sales revenues and financial data on a daily, monthly and yearly basis. Also handled records management and reporting.

Conducted team meetings and implemented new, more cost-effective policies and programs.

Boosted sales and company revenues through creation of marketing partnerships (with local companies). Increased new plan activations from 50-80 new lines within 4-month timeframe.

Oversaw budgets, recruited and trained newly hired sales staff and directed marketing plans.

Sales Consultant, The Mobile Solutions, Bloomingdale, IL (2004-2005)

Ranked in “Top 10 Sales Representatives” across Chicago region for 8 consecutive months.

Generated repeat and referral business revenues of approximately $75,000 per year; effectively pinpointed and accommodated clients’ needs with suited wireless products and services.

Delivered stellar customer service throughout all phases of sales process from introduction to contract management and account follow-ups.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Computer skills knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Also skilled in Project. Proficient in Internet Research.

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