SALMA ALFARO
La Jolla,CA
Summary
A third-year undergraduate business economics student who is seeking to work in a legal tax auditing firm, investment banking, or corporate firm whose core values align with mine in regard to honesty, integrity, and loyalty. Aspiring Corporate Lawyer works effectively in fluid and fast-paced environment to effectively set and execute on priorities. Comfortable balancing competing stakeholders and risks to reach acceptable business outcomes. Learns new areas of law quickly and advises company to solve complex challenges.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Hostess
Javiers
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Accurately processed financial transactions, reflecting aptitude for managing fiscal responsibilities and understanding complex financial operations.
- Consistently maintained high satisfaction ratings by supporting needs of 400-person wait staff who addressed unique needs of countless customers daily at Javier's restaurant with focus on social relevance and intentionality.
- Analyzed customer feedback to suggest improvements to service process, showing analytical thinking abilities for data-driven decision-making in business strategies while simultaneously catering to diverse clientele, which required cultural sensitivity and awareness, skills that are valuable in global business transactions and multicultural legal practices.
Peer Mentor
Riverside City College
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Organized mentoring schedules, events, and resources, demonstrating the ability to manage complex tasks efforts. My organizational skills are vital for project management in business, portfolio management in finance, and case management in law.
- Promoted a sense of belonging among peers by fostering an inclusive atmosphere within the mentoring program's activities and discussions.
- Guided fellow students through academic and personal challenges, providing support and advice to help them succeed. Showcased leadership and mentorship skills, which are essential for managing teams, leading projects, and advising clients in the business and legal field.
- Assisted mentees in overcoming academic obstacles by identifying issues and exploring potential solutions. Problem-solving helps me address business challenges, financial risk assessment, and developing legal strategies.
Sales Associate
PACSUN Clothing Store
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and forecast inventory needs, optimizing stock levels and demonstrated data analysis capabilities, useful for business planning, and financial forecasting, and evidence analysis for legal cases.
- Developed loyal customer base through personalized service, resulting in 20% increase in repeat customers illustrating my ability to build and maintain client relationships, essential for client-centric roles in business and finance fields. Successfully implemented promotional strategies that increased store revenue by 15%. Demonstrated understanding of market trends and sales tactics that can be applied to business strategy and development roles.
- Using point-of-sale systems, inventory management software, and other retail technologies indicating my comfort with modern tech tools, important for digital business solutions, fintech, and legal tech applications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Economics
University of California San Diego
La Jolla, CA05.2025
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA05.2023
Skills
- Microsoft excel
- Economics
- Effective Multitasking
- Efficient collaboration
- Data Analytics
- Accounting Principles
- Tax law knowledge
- Basic computer skills
- Data Coding
- Business negotiations
- Interactive communication skills
- Accounts receivable and payable
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Hostess
Javiers
09.2023 - 04.2024
Peer Mentor
Riverside City College
08.2022 - 05.2023
Sales Associate
PACSUN Clothing Store
08.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Economics
University of California San Diego
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Riverside City College
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