John Tran
Sterling
Summary
Currently a Sophomore at Christopher Newport University and will be a rising Junior in the summer of 2026, majoring in Finance & minor in Leadership. Member of the Captains Educational Enrichment (CEE) Fund with practical experience in investment research and portfolio management. Completed the Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) certification. Passionate about a future in finance and pursuing certifications such as CFA, CFP, and CAIA. Dedicated to academic growth, fitness, family, faith, and building strong relationships.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server/Party Host
Zavazone
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Handled customer transactions and resolved inquiries efficiently, developing accuracy, communication, and client service skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Coordinated logistics and supervised over 150 events, demonstrating strong organization, time management, and teamwork under deadlines.
- Maintained precision and accountability while processing payments, coordinating vendors, and fulfilling client requests, reinforcing skills relevant to finance and operations.
Co-Founder and Marketing/Assistant Finance Director
Corescustom LLC
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed financial operations for an e-commerce business, including budgeting, expense tracking, and revenue reporting to maintain profitability and accuracy.
- Analyzed sales trends and customer data to forecast demand, fulfilling over 1,000 orders and generating more than $70,000 in revenue.
- Oversaw cash flow, optimized advertising ROI, and reinvested profits to support business growth and website development.
Education
BBA - Finance
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA05-2028
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Innovation skills
- Guest engagement
- Business development
- Strategic visioning
Certification
Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Co-Founder and Marketing/Assistant Finance Director
Corescustom LLC
05.2022 - 06.2023
Server/Party Host
Zavazone
03.2022 - 08.2024
BBA - Finance
Christopher Newport University