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SYED T. RAZA Current 602 – 173 King St. N. Waterloo, ON, N2J 4T5 226-808-2093 [email protected]

Permanent 9 Schubert Cres. Brampton, ON, L6Y 2P9 905-460-9576 [email protected] SKILLS SUMMARY

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Solid listening and communication skills exercised by communicating to customers with clarity to provide assistance with decision making Superb multi-tasking abilities as a result of handling numerous tasks such as recording and proof-reading transactions simultaneously Strong organizational skills and habits developed by tracking of all transactions as a bookkeeper Excellent team-working and interpersonal skills gained by working as a team of 5 members in order to organize fund-raising events Effective leadership skills demonstrated in organizing a Cricket tournament to raise over $1,000 for a local community centre Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Publisher. EDUCATION

Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario Honours Bachelor of Business Administration Program

2008 – Present

Co-op Option Achieved 11.2/12 (A) GPA in first year Brampton Centennial Secondary School, Brampton, Ontario Ontario Secondary School Diploma

2004 – 2008

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Scholarship from Wilfrid Laurier University for achieving an overall GPA of 11.2, 2009 Entrance Scholarship from Wilfrid Laurier University for achieving overall overage of 86%, 2008 Ontario Scholar, awarded for achieving honours from grades 9-12, 2008 Principal’s Honour Roll, for achieving average of at least 80% throughout high school, 2008 WORK EXPERIENCE

Region of Peel - Rainbow Adult Day Centre, Mississauga, Ontario Long Term Care Program Assistant • Produced executive summaries from program evaluation reports • Edited and updated company policies in Adult Day Service Program Manual • Created yearly budgeted statistic charts for activity coordinators

June – August 2009

Restel Telecommunications, Brampton, Ontario (part-time) July – October 2007 Customer Service Representative • Communicated with customers on daily basis regarding long-distance call arrangements • Provided detailed description of services offered by company on regular basis • Organized refund procedures due to technical difficulties such as dropped calls

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Reliable Exchange Corporation, Toronto, Ontario Administrative Assistant and Bookkeeper • Managed daily bookkeeping tasks using Microsoft Excel and Word • Attended to potential and current customers • Handled large amounts of cash by following required security measures

June 2007 – August 2008

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Heart and Stroke Foundation, Brampton, Ontario Check-In Volunteer/General Volunteer

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May 2009

Assisted in recording and receipting for Jump Rope for the Heart Worked as check-in volunteer to register riders and update/enter their donation amounts for Becel Ride for Heart Helped to organize fundraising campaign and directed corporate teams to locations during Big Bike Event Day

Holland Christian Homes, Brampton, Ontario General Volunteer • Took seniors out for daily walk as team with other volunteers • Led Bingo game sessions for seniors • Ensured seniors remained safe and comfortable at all times

May 2009

Babul Hawaij Islamic Centre, Mississauga, Ontario, January 2007– September 2008 Youth Activities Coordinator • Arranged and coordinate yearly cricket tournament for 22 children under 14 • Collaborated with colleagues to hold a religious speech competition for the youth each winter • Received Volunteer Recognition Award – Babul Hawaij Islamic Centre, 2008 EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES University • EC120/EC140 Course Coordinator, Laurier Students Offering Support • Mentor, School of Business and Economics Students’ Society, Mentorship Program • Breakout Session Leader, Orientation Day held by School of Business and Economics Students’ Society • Participant, represented Laurier with 3 other students at Deloitte National Leadership Conference • Participant, represented Laurier at PricewaterhouseCoopers Take the Lead Conference • General Member, Laurier Accounting Association; represented Laurier at the Annual ICAO Cash Competition. • General Member, Global Engagement Community (GEC) Council (Inter-residence) • Advertising Team Coordinator/Conference Attendee, XLerate Business Club • Room Ambassador, Global Citizenship Conference, Laurier Students Public Interest Research Group • General Volunteer, 5 Days for the Homeless held by School of Business and Economics Students’ Society • General Member, Equality Awareness Committee • Career Development Certificate, 2009 High School • Team Leader, Zonta Club; aided with campaign setups for charity initiatives

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General Member, DECA; participated in regional and provincial competitions Team Member, Cricket Team General Volunteer, Student Advisory Committee & DECA; collaborated with other clubs to organize events Group Leader, Relay for Life; led group of 10 to fundraise for cancer research