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Mahmoud Aljaradat

Elmwood Park,IL

Summary

Passionate UIC Finance ’28 candidate (switched from Architecture), graduated high school with honors at 16, seeking a paid internship in banking, corporate finance, or a forward-thinking startup. Eager to apply hands-on money-management, analytical, and leadership skills to drive results and grow professionally.I'm a passionate UIC Finance ’28 student (switched from Architecture) and graduated high school with honors at 16. I'm actively seeking a paid internship in banking, corporate finance, or a forward-thinking startup. I’m eager to apply my hands-on money management, analytical, and leadership skills to drive results and grow professionally.

I have experience supporting finance teams on various projects and developing processes for monthly analysis. Additionally, I've worked as a Banking Assistant, where I provided excellent customer service, handled deposits, and answered client inquiries. I'm detail-oriented and skilled in formulating business improvement strategies while overseeing tech implementations. I thrive in team environments and am motivated to tackle challenges with practical solutions. Innovative finance intern seeking an internship opportunity to apply advanced knowledge of economics and customer service skills. Skilled at supporting finance teams on various projects and contributing to the development of processes for monthly business analysis. Motivated Banking Assistant with proven customer service and computation skills. A friendly worker happily assists customers by handling deposits and check payments, while addressing their questions and concerns. Prepares individualized products and loan packages that meet customer needs. Detail-oriented business analyst with several years of experience conducting analysis and research to come up with solutions to common business problems. Polished in formulating business improvement strategies and overseeing new technology and system implementation. Commercially-aware professional with in-depth knowledge of computing systems and project management techniques. Motivated student with great communication and critical thinking abilities. Successful at approaching and solving various problems with practical solutions. Team-oriented and ready to learn.I'm a passionate UIC Finance ’28 student (switched from Architecture) and graduated high school with honors at 16. I'm actively seeking a paid internship in banking, corporate finance, or a forward-thinking startup. I’m eager to apply my hands-on money management, analytical, and leadership skills to drive results and grow professionally.

I have experience supporting finance teams on various projects and developing processes for monthly analysis. Additionally, I've worked as a Banking Assistant, where I provided excellent customer service, handled deposits, and answered client inquiries. I'm detail-oriented and skilled in formulating business improvement strategies while overseeing tech implementations. I thrive in team environments and am motivated to tackle challenges with practical solutions.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista & Cashier

Boba Heaven & Drip N Sip
Chicago, IL
01.2024 - Current
  • Prepare 800to2000 specialty beverages weekly; maintained <$10 daily cash variance
  • Implement suggestive-selling techniques that increased add-on purchases by 12%
  • Maintain inventory logs and reorder supplies, reducing stock-outs by 20%

Cashier (As-Needed)

Dollar Island
Elmwood Park, IL
03.2023 - Current
  • Process up to $2,500 daily in point-of-sale transactions with zero cash-drawer variances
  • Deliver friendly, efficient service during peak shifts; onboard and train new cashiers
  • Upsell products and promotions, boosting average transaction value by 16%

Assistant Manager (Part-Time)

Family Business
Elmwood Park, IL
01.2022 - Current
  • Oversee cash flow, inventory ordering, and vendor negotiations—cut supply costs by 10%
  • Designed an Excel-based tracking tool to improve stock management and reduce waste
  • Lead weekly team huddles to align on sales targets and operational priorities

Server

Eduwlls Restaurant
Chicago, IL
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Coordinated front-of-house operations, seating guests and managing order flow
  • Partnered with kitchen staff to cut order errors by almost 20% through streamlined communication
  • Trained and mentored three new servers on customer-service standards and POS system

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2028

Skills

  • Technical: Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, financial modeling), PowerPoint, basic financial analysis
  • Soft: Communication & Teamwork, Customer Relations, Leadership, Rapid Learning, Attention to Detail
  • Languages: English (fluent), Arabic (native), Spanish (conversational)
  • Tools: POS systems, Google Sheets, basic Python
  • Financial analysis
  • Inventory management
  • Team building
  • Project management
  • Cash handling
  • Credit card processing
  • Personnel management
  • Business administration
  • Financial reporting
  • Risk assessment

References

Available upon request.

Projects

Personal Investing: Conduct fundamental research and manage a diversified portfolio of gold and equities; track performance in a custom Excel dashboard, Electronics Flipping: Source, refurbish, and resell gaming consoles (PS5, Xbox) for ~20% ROI per cycle, On track to complete UIC degree by age 19

Awards

Graduated high school with honors at age 16, Multiple “Student of the Month” awards

Volunteer Experience

Neighborhood Math Tutor, Elmwood Park, IL, 2023, Present, Tutor 10+ middle- and high-school students weekly in algebra and geometry; average grade improvement of two letter-grades

Timeline

Barista & Cashier

Boba Heaven & Drip N Sip
01.2024 - Current

Server

Eduwlls Restaurant
01.2024 - 12.2024

Cashier (As-Needed)

Dollar Island
03.2023 - Current

Assistant Manager (Part-Time)

Family Business
01.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Finance

University of Illinois at Chicago