Viren Patel, B. Comm Candidate
21 Dolly Varden Blvd., Scarborough, ON, M1H 2K2; (647) 764-6981; [email protected]

OBJECTIVE: To apply my experience to create value for the organization while learning new skills

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Commerce (Candidate), Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University                          Apr’18

·     Currently achieving a GPA of 3.5 on a 4.3 scale

·     Placed among top 10 in DECA

WORK AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Administrative Assistant, Plastic Work Displays, Toronto                                                                           June’17 – Sept’17

·     Completed administrative duties such as recoding inventory

·     Entered financial data into computer using Simply Accounting and maintained excel spreadsheets

·     Assisted Manager in making financial decisions for better business efficiency

·     Processed invoices and recorded expense accounts

Assistant Manager, Bella Vita Restaurant, Toronto (p/t)                                                                   Sept’15 – Dec’16

·     Redesigned the Dinner Menu emphasizing “Healthy Eats,” which increased profits by 75% in one year

·     Conducted cost and benefit analysis for various delicacies, which increased gross profit margin from 40% to 75%

·     Recorded and maintained orders for inventory to avoid mismanagement

·     Conducted analysis of business performance using cost and sales data to improve profits and efficiency

·     Interacted with customers to resolve complaints to ensure superior customer satisfaction

·     Conducted market and demand analysis through customer surveys and demographic analysis to introduce in-demand items at the right time.

Administrative Assistant, Columbian Squires, Toronto (volunteer)                                                  Aug’14 – Nov’15

·     Completed administrative duties such as typing letters to suppliers, donors and members

·     Helped with marketing by advocating for donations and selling donated goods to ensure maximum revenue generation

·     Completed basic accounting jobs, including managing fundraised revenue

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EXTRA-CURRICULAR AND entrepreneurial EXPERIENCE

Co-founder, MenuMall                                                                                                                    Sep’17 – Contd.

This website will provide information about restaurants around Toronto emphasizing dietary restrictions catered to by the restaurants

·     Performed programming for the database, website interface and designed the search engine to search nearby restaurant based on postal codes and other restrictions entered by the visitor

·     Communicated with restaurant owners through an in-person conversation to discuss our service and persuade them to buy it by focusing on the benefits it holds for their business

·     Performed market research by talking to potential users of service, analysing competitors, and designed a marketing strategy to ensure success with the venture