GIOVANNI ABAD
Forest Hills,NY
Summary
Goal-oriented high school senior transitioning to business studies, combining negotiation skills from online selling with technical expertise in coding and project collaboration. Adept at managing transactions and communicating with varied audiences, demonstrating a strong foundation in both financial acumen and technical problem-solving.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Online Reseller
Self-Employed
01.2023 - Current
- Online selling through platforms like Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, eBay.
- Sold household items, electronics, and clothing, negotiating prices to maximize profit
- Communicated with buyers, arranged safe in-person meetups, and managed multiple listings effectively
- Handled cash transactions and budgeted earnings to maintain financial accuracy
Pre-College Student
Hofstra University
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Led team collaboration on hands-on tech projects, promoting effective communication and problem-solving
- Developed coding skills in Python, creating functional systems on Raspberry Pis
- Acquired skills in soldering, computer structure, and 3D printing to enhance project capabilities
Education
High School - General Highschool Studies
Success Academy High School of the Liberal Arts
Brooklyn, NY06-2026
Business - Albany, NY
University At Albany, SUNY
Albany, NYSkills
- Product Listing
- Inventory management
- Financial Analysis
- Tech & Tools
- Team collaboration
- Communication
- Soft Skills
Availability
Evenings after 3 PM, weekends, and full-time during summer 2026 (open to part-time now) very flexible.
Extracurriculars Interests
- Track & Field - Varsity team member (junior year)
- Club Basketball - 3+ years, consistent team player
- Stock market & trading - Follows market trends and studies how money moves
- Local basketball - Plays often at parks and recreation centers
Key Strengths
Greets customers warmly, asks the right questions, handles concerns without getting flustered, Makes change accurately, budgets personal money (family-recognized strength), Google Docs, Python basics, Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, eBay; quick learner of new apps, Punctual, patient, calm under pressure, eager to learn
Accomplishments
- AP Scholar with Honor
Timeline
Pre-College Student
Hofstra University
09.2025 - 01.2026
Online Reseller
Self-Employed
01.2023 - Current
High School - General Highschool Studies
Success Academy High School of the Liberal Arts
Business - Albany, NY
University At Albany, SUNY