Delina Hagos
Manchester,England
Summary
Strong analytical, financial reporting, and problem-solving skills as a 2:1 University of Salford accounting and finance graduate. Through a competitive research internship that offered insights on ROI and digital transformation, I had practical experience in data interpretation and business analysis. Strong attention to detail, the ability to manage many priorities in busy situations, and the capability to effectively communicate complex material to a range of audiences are all demonstrated. I'm looking for a graduate job at a prestigious professional services organization where successful business solutions could be supported by analytical thinking and a client-focused approach. This individual is proactive and well-versed in business.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Part-time retail assistant
Hotel Chocolate
09.2022 - Current
- Provide excellent customer service in a busy retail setting
- Manage everyday financial transactions, such as cash reconciliation and management.
- Entrusted with keyholder duties, independently opening and closing the store.
- Help team members and ensure seamless retail operations to support operational efficiency.
- Kept shelves neat, clean and organised through visual merchandising.
- Rotated stock on shelves, reducing stock waste and minimising store losses.
- Developed excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication abilities in a fast-paced business environment.
Summer Research Intern
Salford Business School
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Chosen for Salford Business School's competitive six-week research programme
- Carried out systematic research examining digital transformation strategies and how they affect ROI.
- Analysed business frameworks to evaluate financial performance, customer segmentation, and market expansion opportunities.
- Created structured reports using Microsoft Word and Excel after analysing qualitative and quantitative research data.
- Used critical thinking to evaluate business models and suggest enhancements considering study findings.
- Demonstrated excellent research, analytical, and time-management abilities while meeting deadlines.
Waitress
Hotel Football
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Kept the dining room clean, promptly emptying tables and putting them up for fresh visitors.
- Ensured that orders were accurate and satisfied customers by delivering meals and drinks on time.
- Upheld food handling regulations and safe hygiene requirements for complete compliance.
- Cleaning and setting up the dining room for service were among the opening and closing jobs I assisted with.
Work experience
St Johns Primary School
Manchester
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted teachers in supporting pupils, and provided one-to-one tutoring to help students develop key skills.
- I attended a primary school once a week for a few hours to be able to write in my coursework about how children behave, which allowed me to develop my research.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Accounting and Finance
University of Salford
2025
A Levels - Business Studies, Psychology, Sociology
Loreto Sixth Form College
2022
GCSEs - Grades 9–4 including Mathematics and English
Loreto High School
01.2020
Skills
- Financial and analytical skills
- Financial statement analysis
- Business and market analysis
- ROI evaluation
- Data interpretation
- Technical proficiency
- Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Research and report writing
Timeline
Summer Research Intern
Salford Business School
06.2024 - 08.2024
Part-time retail assistant
Hotel Chocolate
09.2022 - Current
Waitress
Hotel Football
06.2021 - 10.2022
Work experience
St Johns Primary School
05.2018 - 05.2019
BSc (Hons) - Accounting and Finance
University of Salford
A Levels - Business Studies, Psychology, Sociology
Loreto Sixth Form College
GCSEs - Grades 9–4 including Mathematics and English
Loreto High School