Aimal Gharwal
Columbus
Summary
Motivated finance student at The Ohio State University with experience in customer service, retail operations, and fast-paced team environments. Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills developed through retail and food service experience. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in Finance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Bistro Cook
Lifetime Fitness
Eden Prairie
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Prepared and served food in high-volume poolside restaurant, ensuring timely delivery to enhance guest experience
- Upheld food safety, cleanliness, and customer service standards during peak hours to support smooth operations
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely order preparation and smooth kitchen operations
Retail Sales Associate
Best Buy
Eden Prairie
11.2023 - 01.2025
• Assisted customers with purchases, returns, trade-ins, and pickup orders while delivering strong customer service
• Recommended products and solutions based on customer needs and communicated product information clearly
• Supported daily store operations by maintaining organization and assisting customers on the sales floor
Cashier
Lunds & Byerlys
Eden Prairie
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Delivered efficient and friendly customer service through cashiering, bagging, and self-checkout assistance
- Fulfilled online orders accurately by selecting, packaging, and preparing items for customer pickup
- Worked collaboratively with team members to maintain smooth front-end store operations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Finance
The Ohio State University, Max M. Fisher College of Business
Columbus, OH05-2029
High School -
Eden Prairie High School
Eden Prairie, MN06-2025
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, MN05-2025
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Customer service
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Sales
- Food preparation & safety
- Cash handling
- POS systems
Activities Involvement
- Eden Prairie High School Track and Field, Eden Prairie, MN, Athlete, 03/24 - 05/24, Competed in 100 meter and 200 meter sprinting events during school meets and practices, Competed in long jump and high jump events at school meets and practices
- Eden Prairie High School Wrestling, Eden Prairie, MN, Athlete, 11/22 - 01/23, Wrestled at the 145 pound weight class at meets and duals for Varsity and Junior Varsity matches, Practiced conditioning consistently with teammates and coaches
Languages
English
Full Professional
Pashto
Native/ Bilingual
Farsi
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Bistro Cook
Lifetime Fitness
05.2025 - 08.2025
Retail Sales Associate
Best Buy
11.2023 - 01.2025
Cashier
Lunds & Byerlys
07.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Finance
The Ohio State University, Max M. Fisher College of Business
High School -
Eden Prairie High School
Normandale Community College