Faria Alam
Falls Church,VA
Summary
I am driven to contribute my academic knowledge and practical skills to serve in dynamic roles as a business management student at George Mason University's Honors College. I am an organized and dependable candidate seeking part-time positions and internships that offer professional challenges, utilizing my professional toolbox.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant
ASR. Inc
09.2018 - Current
- Within my grandfather's accounting company, I provided hands-on support in various aspects of business operations and financial management practices
- I cultivated understanding of complex business environments
- I sharpened my analytical skills and decision-making abilities
- I instilled a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence
- I assisted with organizing filing systems and learning fundamental accounting principles
- I contributed to personal growth and development during formative years
Sales Associate | Cashier
Old Navy
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Demonstrated adaptability by transitioning from sales floor duties to cashiering and marketing and taking on new and challenging responsibilities with very little guidance
- I initiate and advocate for the implementation of a mentorship program for new employees by recommending the assignment of team sponsors to facilitate smoother integration into Old Navy's culture and operational processes, continuously identifying areas of processes for improvement
- I was tasked with mentoring and guiding new team members in customer service, effective communication techniques, and product presentation skills when being recognized for leadership abilities and appointed as a new employee sponsor
- Resulting in improved sales performance and customer retention, I collaborated with management to develop and implement strategies to enhance customer engagement and satisfaction
- I was able to foster positive relationships with customers, provide personalized assistance, and ensure a pleasant shopping experience by utilizing my strong interpersonal skills
- By actively participating in sales promotions, inventory management, and store operations, maintaining a high level of professionalism and dedication to achieving organizational goals, I contributed to team success
Virginia State Director
One Life Project
12.2023 - 01.2024
- The One Life Project is a non-profit organization advocating youth mental health awareness and kindness that I volunteered with
- To amplify the project's message and reach a wider audience, I engaged in social media content creation and donation research
- Through crafting compelling messages and visuals, I contributed to fostering meaningful conversations about mental health and kindness
- Through researching donation avenues, I developed organizational and communication skills
- I completed approximately 53 hours of community service hours over the course of a month
English Tutor
ENGin
09.2021 - 01.2022
- I was a volunteer as an English tutor at ENGin, which is a non-profit organization
- I tutored a young Ukrainian student aged 16 from September 19th, 2021, to January 23rd, 2022
- I adapted ENGin's lesson plans to tailor tutoring sessions to my student's English-speaking goals
- I completed approximately 20 hours of community service over the course of 5 months
- I conducted weekly one-hour tutoring sessions to assist my student in English language acquisition
Education
Justice High School
06.2023
Bachelor of Science in Business Management -
George Mason University
05.2027
Skills
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Leadership Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Task Prioritization
- Efficiency
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
Languages
Bengali
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Virginia State Director
One Life Project
12.2023 - 01.2024
Sales Associate | Cashier
Old Navy
08.2022 - 04.2024
English Tutor
ENGin
09.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant
ASR. Inc
09.2018 - Current
Justice High School
Bachelor of Science in Business Management -
George Mason University