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