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Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Awards
Extracurricular Activities
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Farida ElMesseiry

Farida ElMesseiry

Economics And Business Economics Graduate
Amsterdam,NH

Summary

Driven and ambitious Business Economics graduate with a specialization in finance. Known for excellent communication skills, problem solving abilities and being an affective team player that is able to work under pressure. Solution driven with a proactive mindset and a passion for providing top tier outcomes in any situation. Organized and dependable individual successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Private Equity Analyst Intern

CI Capital
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Monitored industry trends and news to identify emerging markets or sectors for potential investments.
  • Developed financial models for strategic acquisitions, resulting in successful portfolio expansion.
  • Increased deal flow by effectively researching and identifying potential investment opportunities.
  • Mentored junior analysts in developing their analytical skills and knowledge of private equity best practices.

Teaching Assistant

University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • Teaching Assistant for Principles of Economics and Business 1 & 2 and Research Project courses, delivering classes to first year university students.
  • Presenting content in tutorials and guiding students with understanding concepts and building on them.
  • Grading course materials, assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.

Tutor of IGCSE and A Level Economics (Online and In Person)

Self Employed
12.2021 - 06.2024
  • Delivering an Economics curriculum to secondary school students using IAL and GCSE 9-1 Edexcel specifications.
  • Working with a wide array of pupils focusing on improving their overall academic performance and delivering high quality, engaging, results orientated lessons.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.

Finance and Control Intern

Athlon International- Mercedes Benz Mobility AG
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Streamlining role in the enterprise performance management system.
  • Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
  • Supporting in the Finance and Control Process and Automation team with daily activities.
  • Improving the Purchase to Pay Process within Athlon by documenting the process and offering recommendations on findings to improve KPI's by 10%.
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience working within the car leasing industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.

Asset Management Intern

EFG Holding- The leading investment bank in frontier and emerging markets
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Conducting market research to analyse trends and areas of potential threats in the market.
  • Enhanced portfolio performance by conducting thorough research and analysis of financial data.
  • Participated in regular meetings with senior management to discuss ongoing projects, market developments, and team goals.

Human Resources Intern

JTI- Multinational Corporation specializing in manufacturing, importing and exporting goods.
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Developing a network of clientele by seeking, maintaining & managing client relationships with the guidance of senior company leaders.
  • Posted job openings, screened resumes and scheduled more than 50 interviews to fill positions with qualified candidates.
  • Developed strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Developing and implementing marketing, branding and research strategies to drive and increase brand awareness.

Volunteer

El Alsson School
09.2019 - 06.2021
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Helped deliver information to under privileged kids through English and Maths tutoring.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business Economics - Finance

University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam
08.2021 - 05.2024

International Advanced Levels (IAL) -

El Alsson British And American International School
Cairo, Egypt
08.2019 - 05.2021

International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) -

El Alsson British And American International School
Cairo, Egypt
08.2018 - 05.2019

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Powerpoint

Social Media mediums

Multicultural Awareness

Progress Monitoring

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Proficient
C2
Dutch
Beginner
A1

Awards

  • Academic Excellence, University of Amsterdam, 09/2022, For passing all first-year courses within the official duration in the top 25%
  • Honour Role Student, El Alsson School, 07/2021, graduated with honours for academic performance.

Extracurricular Activities

  • Student Panel member at the University of Amsterdam , offering feedback on the courses and looking for ways to improve the university .
  • El Alsson British and American School: Head Girl & Senior Committee Representative. Responsible for organizing/ managing internal school events as well as leading and representing the teams at external sporting and non-sporting events. Planning senior activities which included charity events, senior fundraisers and residential trips.
  • Model United Nations at the American University in Cairo.
  • Financial Markets Course by Yale University completed with honours.

Timeline

Private Equity Analyst Intern

CI Capital
07.2024 - 08.2024

Teaching Assistant

University of Amsterdam
08.2023 - 07.2024

Finance and Control Intern

Athlon International- Mercedes Benz Mobility AG
08.2023 - 12.2023

Asset Management Intern

EFG Holding- The leading investment bank in frontier and emerging markets
07.2023 - 08.2023

Tutor of IGCSE and A Level Economics (Online and In Person)

Self Employed
12.2021 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business Economics - Finance

University of Amsterdam
08.2021 - 05.2024

Human Resources Intern

JTI- Multinational Corporation specializing in manufacturing, importing and exporting goods.
05.2021 - 07.2021

Volunteer

El Alsson School
09.2019 - 06.2021

International Advanced Levels (IAL) -

El Alsson British And American International School
08.2019 - 05.2021

International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) -

El Alsson British And American International School
08.2018 - 05.2019
Farida ElMesseiryEconomics And Business Economics Graduate