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Leena Sinada

Arlington,VA

Summary

Proactive recent graduate with a solid foundation in economics and finance and a demonstrated ability to implement innovative thinking in everyday affairs. I pride myself in being an adept and diligent person who has an eye for detail, excellent communication, and adaptability in fast-paced environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Accountant

LISCR LLC
11.2023 - Current

• Ensured general ledger accuracy with regular reconciliations and adjustments

• Facilitated regional collections project, achieving a 24% aged balance reduction in 1 month

• Supported project management with meeting minutes and timely deliverables

• Assisted management decisions through AR aging reports and client evaluations

• Implemented practices to streamline account reconciliation to reduce unapplied cash

• Maintained swift and thorough communication, adapting to clients’ diverse needs

Academic & Student Programs Intern

Mercatus Center
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Delivered exceptional notes and reports from fellowship programs
  • Altered traditional reader compilation process to be streamlined
  • Promoted center programs and recruited 4 prospective fellows and interns.

Manager and Co-Founder

Handmade By Hala
08.2021 - 11.2023
  • Earned multiple client reviews praising exceptional experience and management
  • Stimulated social media account growth and grew content interaction by up to 60%.

Economic Research Intern

U.S.-Saudi Business Council
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Innovated corporate client experience through redesigning weekly market briefs
  • Supplemented research efforts in producing exclusive economic reports and articles
  • Corrected and managed organization's databases of weekly market trends and figures.

Restaurant Crew Member

Chipotle
10.2021 - 05.2023
  • Attained largest customer tip of the quarter and gained praise and reward from manager
  • Secured loyal customers through excellent customer service and response to needs
  • Effectively trained new hires to work efficiently using streamlined techniques.

Creative Media Producer

Self-employed
02.2019 - Current
  • Self-executed video productions (including directing, filming and editing) for instances of live viewing at large formal events for schools
  • Developed an educational video regarding COVID-19 for the Sudanese Doctors Initiative to educate the masses in Sudan.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Economics -

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
05.2023

Skills

  • Attention to detail: show-cased in data analysis proficiency
  • Creative problem solving: marketing and entrepreneurial experience gained at Handmade by Hala.
  • Leadership: exhibited conflict resolution, teamwork, and interpersonal skills in 4 years of customer service.
  • Flexibility: capable of thriving in fast-paced environments, adept at navigating changing environments
  • Technical skills: Microsoft Excel, Python, Stata, Microsoft Dynamics GP
  • Communication: Strong oral and written communication, in both English and Arabic

Volunteer Work and Hobbies

  • Creative Media Producer, 02/2019 - 08/2023
    - Produced videos for conferences and created an educational COVID-19 video for the Sudanese Doctors Initiative.
  • Al Joroof Charity Organization Volunteer, 07/2018 - 08/2018
    - Translated CVs, built a website, and upgraded the charity's logo.


Timeline

Staff Accountant

LISCR LLC
11.2023 - Current

Academic & Student Programs Intern

Mercatus Center
01.2023 - 06.2023

Economic Research Intern

U.S.-Saudi Business Council
09.2022 - 12.2022

Restaurant Crew Member

Chipotle
10.2021 - 05.2023

Manager and Co-Founder

Handmade By Hala
08.2021 - 11.2023

Creative Media Producer

Self-employed
02.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Science in Economics -

George Mason University
Leena Sinada