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Ali Birer

Summary

A motivated and analytical economic student with strong finance experience, including a financial analyst role at Amazon AWS, skilled in budgeting, data analysis, and financial reporting, eager to apply my academic knowledge and work experience to the workforce, contributing to business success, and developing as a professional in the industry.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Steward

Wimbledon Tennis Championships
London
06.2025 - 07.2025
  • Monitored and secured emergency gates, ensuring compliance with event safety and access control protocols.
  • Ensured compliance with Health and Safety regulations, enhancing overall safety standards.
  • Facilitated authorised staff access and supported operational efficiency across designated areas
  • Assisted guests by providing accurate directions and information to enhance their event experience.
  • Contributed to the overall safety, organisation, and professionalism of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships.
  • Recognised for outstanding performance and professionalism; selected for a permanent position within the security team, with an invitation to return and work at future events annually

Retail Operations Assistant

Les 100 Ciels
London
03.2025 - 06.2025
  • Reorganised and optimised stockrooms, managing hundreds of large boxes and thousands of product lines to improve efficiency and accessibility.
  • Supported daily store operations by assisting with tills, handling customer queries, and maintaining a high standard of service.
  • Contributed to the store's highest sales day in Q2 (£17k) through effective teamwork and proactive customer engagement.
  • Enhanced overall inventory management and workflow, ensuring smooth coordination between stockroom and sales floor teams.

Financial analyst

Amazon - AWS
London, England
09.2023 - 09.2024
  • Successfully undertook a six-month placement at Amazon within the Finance department as a Financial Analyst
  • Managed headcount allocation across multiple departments, ensuring alignment with financial objectives, was the lead for the primary headcount allocation programme.

• Prepared and reviewed monthly financial budgets for various teams, providing month-end revenue commentary.

• Delivered insights leading to improved forecasting accuracy by 17%.

Chef / Team Lead

Falafel King
London
09.2022 - 07.2023
  • Prepared and cooked a wide range of meals to a high standard in a fast-paced kitchen, consistently maintaining speed and quality during peak hours
  • Delivered strong customer service by interacting directly with customers, handling orders, and ensuring a positive dining experience
  • Took responsibility for daily cleaning and hygiene standards, including closing the shop independently on multiple occasions
  • Promoted to Team Lead within 5 months due to efficiency and performance; supported staff, coordinated workflow, and ensured smooth kitchen operations

Teaching Assistant

Paddington Academy
London, England
03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Supported the delivery of maths lessons for Year 7 and 8 students, reinforcing key concepts and assisting with differentiated learning activities.
  • Collaborated with the class teacher to prepare lesson materials, mark work, and monitor student progress.
  • Encouraged a positive and focused learning environment, promoting engagement and problem-solving skills among pupils.
  • Provided additional support to students with special educational needs, ensuring inclusivity.

Trainee Accountant

Anisse Housing
London, England
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Assisted with preparing basic financial documents and organising records for a real estate firm.
  • Gained early exposure to financial analysis and learned how to interpret key figures in company accounts.
  • Developed attention to detail and time management skills while meeting deadlines in a professional office environment.

Customer assistant

Co-op Food
London - Paddington , England
01.2020 - 01.2020
  • Assisted with stocking shelves, ensuring items were organized and easily accessible for customers.
  • Supported customers by locating items and providing friendly, efficient service.
  • Developed strong communication and interpersonal skills through regular customer interactions.
  • Gained experience in time management and attention to detail while maintaining store presentation standards.

Care Assistant (Informal / Family Care)

Self-employed (Family Care)
01.2021 - 12.2025
  • Provided ongoing care and support for elderly family members and a relative with an amputation
  • Assisted with daily living activities including feeding, personal care, and mobility support
  • Helped with bathroom needs, ensuring dignity and comfort at all times
  • Offered companionship and emotional support through regular conversation and presence
  • Supported individuals with limited independence, adapting care to their needs
  • Demonstrated patience, empathy, and a strong sense of responsibility in all aspects of care

Education

A-Levels -

Paddington Academy
London
06-2023

GCSEs -

Paddington Academy
London
06-2021

Bachelor of Science - Economics

SOAS University of London
London

Skills

  • Customer needs analysis
  • Analytical-thinking
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Integrity
  • Confidence
  • Innovative
  • Customer obsession
  • Personal Care Support
  • Empathy and Compassion
  • Reliability and Responsibility
  • Budgeting & forecasting
  • Problem structuring (breaking complex problems into steps)
  • Excel proficiency / spreadsheet modeling

Accomplishments

Finance & Economics Excellence

  • Attended university talks and seminars featuring government and international economists, as well as finance and accounting discussions, actively engaging in debates and analyses to deepen understanding of global economic trends, financial reporting, budgeting, and real-world applications of economic and financial theory .

Academic Excellence – University

  • Achieved a First-Class result in first & second year university studies, consistently scoring 80%+ in all Economics, Mathematics, Econometrics and Statistics modules .
  • Demonstrated strong commitment and discipline by studying an additional 5–7 hours every weekend , balancing workload and consistently excelling academically

Independent Clothing Reseller (2022)

  • Generated £4,500 in net profit through strategic planning, market research, and effective customer relationship management.

Weekly Economics and Finance Lectures (Jan 2022 - Mar 2022)

  • Discussed and debated global economic issues with teachers during my time in sixth form ,enhancing critical thinking and understanding of financial markets.

Queen Mary Business Lectures (Sep 2021 – Nov 2021)

  • Attended sessions on business and management fundamentals, further developing my interest in the world of finance.

UK Junior Mathematical Challenge Gold Award (2017)

  • Recognised for outstanding problem-solving skills in mathematics.

Languages

English
Arabic

Education

8 GCSEs: Grades 8–5, including Maths & English.

3 A-Levels: Economics (A), Politics (A), Business (B)

Affiliations

  • Stocks
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Self improvement

Languages

6,C2,6,C2

Timeline

Security Steward

Wimbledon Tennis Championships
06.2025 - 07.2025

Retail Operations Assistant

Les 100 Ciels
03.2025 - 06.2025

Financial analyst

Amazon - AWS
09.2023 - 09.2024

Chef / Team Lead

Falafel King
09.2022 - 07.2023

Teaching Assistant

Paddington Academy
03.2022 - 05.2022

Trainee Accountant

Anisse Housing
01.2022 - 04.2022

Care Assistant (Informal / Family Care)

Self-employed (Family Care)
01.2021 - 12.2025

Customer assistant

Co-op Food
01.2020 - 01.2020

A-Levels -

Paddington Academy

GCSEs -

Paddington Academy

Bachelor of Science - Economics

SOAS University of London
Ali Birer