skalinia@programforexcellenceinselling.com
SHERVIN KALINIA

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Hello, my name is Shervin Kalinia. I am a motivated and personable student pursuing a B.A. in Finance at the University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business. As a student in the Stephen Stagner Sales Institute for the Program for Excellence in Selling, I have been exposed to over 220 hours of live sales training and strive to build upon my foundation to excel in my career. I have strengths in interpersonal communication as well as critical thinking skills. I am seeking an entry-level or internship position with a company that allows me to further my knowledge in the fields of sales and finance. I am flexible and eager to learn from mentors and leaders in the field.
Sincerely,
Shervin Kalinia
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EDUCATION

C. T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston, Houston, Texas

Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance GPA: 3.20  Fall 2024

Memorial Senior High School, Houston, Texas

Graduated in May 2020

WORK EXPERIENCE

Aflac Supplemental Insurance, Houston, Texas (May 2023-August 2023)                                 

 Independent Sales Agent

  • Engaged in making 20 phone calls and 20 doors on a daily basis and inputting information into CRM software
  • Utilized various prospecting techniques such as cold calling, door-to-door, and attending networking events
  • Effectively communicated the benefits of Aflac to small business owners as well as handled objections that arose
  • Built strong, long-lasting relationships with clients by providing excellent customer support and addressing their insurance needs
  • Ran 10 appointments with business owners, conveying the value they and their employees would receive with Aflac coverage
HHPage Inc. , Houston, Texas (January 2019 – June 2022)

Content Editor / Account Executive

  • Part time & project based work for a Houston Digital Marketing Agency
  • Wrote monthly blogs for clients on a variety of topics, including business, teen coaching and healthcare
  • Posted & styled blog content on client websites using WordPress
  • Performed basic search engine optimization tasks
  • Managed online inventory for a large tractor supply company
  • Managed Instagram account and advertising for an online tea brand
Marble Slab Creamery, Houston, Texas (April 2018 – September 2018)

Manager

  • Managed store operations and served customers, coordinated with other crew members on opening and closing procedures, worked at different locations required training and leadership
  • Headed all transactions on cash register and cultivated relationships with customers daily
  • Served variety of customers customized ice cream with preferred choice of toppings and style
  • Distributed payments by check to 6 crew team members

LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES

January 2019 – March 2022
  • Volunteered and raised over $300,000 at Jamie’s Hope foundation golf tournament for breast cancer awareness
  • Enlisted at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church for summer celebration leadership position as camp counselor
  • Kappa Sigma volunteer chair for Military Heroes campaign which raised money for wounded/disabled veterans
  • Acted at various churches during Hurricane Harvey to support communities in need and deliver necessary supplies
  • Volunteered at Camp Blessing at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church for special needs and disabled children

SKILLS

  • Bilingual, English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
  • Consulted with clients and management in a bilingual environment of English and Spanish
  • Technical: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
  • Web/Online: WordPress, Search Engine Optimization
  • Salesforce CRM
  • Door-To-Door Prospecting
  • Cold Calling

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