Khaled Abu Hassan
Profession
Playa Vista,California
Summary
Economics graduate interested in risk assessment, game theory, and financial accounting. Ideally, seeking a career in investment banking, real estate, brokerage, or consultancy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Co-founder and brewer
Mead Company
, Jordan
05.2022 - Current
- Researched fermentation chemistry and developed three batches of a mead/wine which I sold at farmers markets
- Successfully partnered with a friend to overcome the legal obstacles of selling alcohol in a Muslim-majority country.
- Currently raising capital to purchase industrial equipment
- Obtained sustainable sources of raw materials
- Organized public tasting events for product promotion
Intern
BeMotion Inc
Amman, Jordan
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Helped support the MCN Platform Department focusing on the MENA market.
- Contributed to the development of market strategies and ensured reports were drafted and summarized for management to review
- Performed executive assistant tasks for CEO and Vice President of Operations
- Learned about Scrum and Agile frameworks in product management and development
Start Up Founder
MyMal App
, Jordan
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Led two developers in a reiterative process to build a financial advisory app with money transfer features for users facing technical and regulatory challenges
- Conducted market research to understand user and market needs
- Developed a feature that automatically added promotions to users' wallets, which received positive feedback.
- Gained experience in product development, raising capital, and team management.
- Prepared documents and pitched to three VC firms to seek funding
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Relevant Coursework: Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Econometrics, Game Theory, Financial Accounting, Public Speaking, International Trade, Development Economics, Experimental & Behavioral Economics, Urban Economics, Business.
High School Diploma -
08.2016 - 05.2018
Skills
Microsoft Word
Excel
Problem-Solving
LeadershipPublic Speaking
Communication Skills
PowerPoint
Prezi
Accomplishments
Fraternity Member | LMU | 2018-2023:
- Active member and former recruitment chair of a social fraternity.
Student Council | American Community School | 2017-2018:
- Student council treasurer for two years.
Culver | Culver Military Academy | Summers 2009-2015:
- Officer.
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer | Jordan and South Africa | 2014-2018:
- Volunteered over 200 hours in building homes for families in need.
- Traveled to South Africa to build desks and repair a school.
Timeline
Co-founder and brewer - Mead Company
05.2022 - Current
Intern - BeMotion Inc
05.2021 - 08.2021
Start Up Founder - MyMal App
01.2020 - 02.2021
LMU - Bachelor of Arts, Economics
08.2018 - 05.2023
American Community School - High School Diploma,
08.2016 - 05.2018