SandraSelman

slselmanelm.ieu2014@student.ie.edu
+13016426897

OBJECTIVES
To obtain a bachelor's degree in Business Administration in a diverse
and challenging university environment, specializing in the fields of
Finance and Economics.
To gain experience in companies who engage in investment
activities and opportunities.
To engage in research and analysis on economic policies affecting
individuals and nations worldwide.
To obtain leadership positions relative to team projects, enabling the
undertaking of responsibility for performance of such projects.
To continuously hold a philanthropic business approach in terms of
decision-making as well as action plans.
To learn a 5th language: Chinese.
EDUCATION
Spain, Madrid: IE Business school
September 2014-May 2018
Specializing in the fields of Finance and Economics in a 4 year
BBA program.
Maryland, U.S.A: University of Maryland
January 2017-June 2017
Exchange university in 3rd year of the Business program.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Thomson Reuters
Media City, Dubai-UAE
Financial Analyst
June 16-July 16
Worked on a specific vendor analysis in which I analyzed payables
through invoices and determined whether they were recurring or
non-recurring costs, within this analysis we were able to identify
costs could be reduced, opportunities to switch suppliers and more.
Achievements:
A stronger economic understanding of the MENA region
Built a stronger network in the consulting field, gained a boost
in presentation skills
Took a course on fraud examination
Learnt how to use software programs the company used to
facilitate the study of trends and forecasting

Arcano Bank Lopez de

Hoyos 42, Madrid-Spain
Asset management research analyst
Jan 15- July 15
Participated in Analysis of a varied range of assets within the
Spanish real estate market, within this conducted extended analysis
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on the Spanish economy at that time, and factors affecting the
overall health and wealth of the economy.
Gained knowledge on important indexed affecting real estate as well
as the importance of economic growth in spurring asset demand,
understood factors affecting asset pricing (Square feet, location,
asset valuation based on rates set by ECB), and finally strengthened
skills in marketing research and advanced knowledge on where to
find specific information.

Dubai international Jazz festival DIFC, Dubai-

UAE
Administration assistant Feb 14 - Feb 14
Tasks included: Ticket distribution for the different sponsors,
photographers and organizers. Listings were organized. Smaller
tasks were also carried out throughout the day such as furnishing
villages with what is necessary for each artist performing. At the
gate I helped the guest relation assistant handle the guest lists of
different hospitality chalets and make sure invites were picked up.
During the day I visited the office and helped. Ensured the Rotana
hotel supplies such as food and beverages were at each hospitality
chalets and that orders were met.
VOLUNTEER
University of Maryland
College Park, MD-U.S.A.
Language partner Jan 17- June 17

I am currently (teaching) the French language to a political science

PHD student, whilst working on maintaining my language skills. The
program requires a simple exchange of conversation regarding the
politics, economics, and social life in America in French.
Achievements:
Gaining knowledge on the U.S economy and political
structure.
Very educational time to be so close to D.C. and discuss
politics(changes in U.S. policies run by the newly elected
Trump administration)
IE Business school Maria de Molina
31bis, Madrid-Spain
Class representative Sep 16-May 16

I was elected as a class representative for 2nd year BBA students.

This position assumed a lot of leadership and initiative.
Representative students are required to be the voice for each
student they are responsible over. Class representatives attended
monthly meetings in order to brainstorm opportunities for optimum
learning methods and general university queries.
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This role enhanced my:
Negotiating skills, Leadership skills &Confidence

Rotary Act Club World trade center, 33rd

floor. Dubai- U.A.E
Volunteer
Sep 15- Aug 16

Partook in many events that considered global implications and the

well-being of the community. These events include Carnivals at al
Noor Hospital, in aim to raise money for kids with special needs, A
treasure hunt was organized to raise money in aim of curing what
was 200 cases left of polio, Gala dinners to raise money for the Jalila
foundation and more.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
4 Languages: French, English, Arabic and Spanish

Adept to any environment and acceptant of change