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Work history
Education
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Certification
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YAGIN IBRAHIM

Portsmouth

Summary

Finance and Accounting graduate with a strong analytical mindset, pursuing an MSc in Finance, Economics, and Banking. Demonstrates over 8 years of diverse experience in financial management, risk analysis, and customer service across various sectors. Proficient in problem solving, strategic planning, and communication, leveraging tools like SAP and Excel to drive efficiency and enhance decision-making.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

PART-TIME SALES ASSOCIATE

Timberland
Portsmouth
10.2024 - 07.2025
  • Provided tailored customer service, driving sales and improving customer retention.
  • Created engaging product displays and visual merchandising solutions that highlight key features and 5% rise in impulse purchases.
  • Processed transactions with 99% accuracy, adhering to company financial policies.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient stock management and replenishment.

FRONT DESK, HOUSEKEEPING & RESTAURANT SERVICE

Portsmouth Maritime Hotel
Portsmouth
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Streamlined 50+ check-in procedures and room allocation processes, reducing guest waiting time.
  • Coordinated multi-department operations, implementing good communication to improve service delivery and guest satisfaction.
  • Analysed guest feedback patterns to identify service improvement opportunities and implement targeted solutions.

BARTENDER

Cave Club
Portsmouth
03.2022 - 06.2023
  • Served 100+ customers per shift, while maintaining 94% customer satisfaction.
  • Administered inventory control and stock management, ensuring cost efficiency and compliance with regulations.
  • Mentored and trained 5 new hires, reducing onboarding time.

SWABBER & ADMINISTRATOR

Heathrow COVID-19 Testing Centre
London
02.2021 - 10.2021
  • Managed 500+ records monthly with 99% accuracy in data handling.
  • Guaranteed secure handling and precise labelling of test samples, maintaining 100% data integrity.
  • Delivered empathetic patient care during sample collection while adhering to strict infection control protocols and safety guidelines.

FINANCE INTERN

Team Winter Accountancy
Portsmouth
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Facilitated processing of 20 journal entries and reconciled accounts within strict deadlines.
  • Assisted in 5+ audit reviews, confirming 100% compliance with financial regulations.
  • Influenced reporting accuracy, reducing discrepancies in financial statements.

SALES ASSISTANT

Fossil
Portsmouth
02.2019 - 04.2020
  • Exceeded sales targets by 30% through strategic customer engagement and data-driven product recommendations.
  • Implemented inventory management protocols that reduced stockouts and optimised product availability during peak shopping periods.

WAITRESS

Portsmouth Football Club
Portsmouth
10.2018 - 01.2019
  • Implemented an efficient table section management system, improving service flow and guest satisfaction during peak hours.
  • Strengthened teamwork and communication skills by collaborating with colleagues to strengthen service.
  • Orchestrated 10 tables per shift, processing £20000+ in daily transactions with no cash-handling errors.

Education

MSc - Finance, Economics, and Banking

University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth
09.2024 - 09.2025

BSc - Finance and Accounting

University College Birmingham
Birmingham
09.2021 - 01.2024

A-Levels - Economics, Business, Mathematics

Havant and Southdown’s College
Portsmouth
09.2018 - 06.2020

GCSEs -

St Edmunds Catholic School
Portsmouth
09.2013 - 06.2018

Skills

  • Bloomberg (Skillful), Excel (Experienced), Sage50 (Skillful), SAP, Problem Solving, Communication, Teamwork, Time Management

Certification

  • BLOOMBERG MARKET CONCEPTS (BMC) - Bloomberg
  • EXCEL CERTIFICATE - Microsoft

LANGUAGES

English (Native), Arabic (Native)

Interests

COURSE REPRESENTATIVE - University of Portsmouth Represented 300+ students, assuring 80% of raised concerns were successfully addressed. FINANCE SOCIETY MEMBER - University College Birmingham Achieved a 15% return on investment in simulated portfolios and placed top 5% in case study competitions. Attended networking events, guest lectures and industry workshops on investment strategies and financial markets.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

PART-TIME SALES ASSOCIATE

Timberland
10.2024 - 07.2025

MSc - Finance, Economics, and Banking

University of Portsmouth
09.2024 - 09.2025

FRONT DESK, HOUSEKEEPING & RESTAURANT SERVICE

Portsmouth Maritime Hotel
07.2023 - 01.2024

BARTENDER

Cave Club
03.2022 - 06.2023

BSc - Finance and Accounting

University College Birmingham
09.2021 - 01.2024

FINANCE INTERN

Team Winter Accountancy
07.2021 - 08.2021

SWABBER & ADMINISTRATOR

Heathrow COVID-19 Testing Centre
02.2021 - 10.2021

SALES ASSISTANT

Fossil
02.2019 - 04.2020

WAITRESS

Portsmouth Football Club
10.2018 - 01.2019

A-Levels - Economics, Business, Mathematics

Havant and Southdown’s College
09.2018 - 06.2020

GCSEs -

St Edmunds Catholic School
09.2013 - 06.2018
YAGIN IBRAHIM