Ahmed's Awesome Resume
AHMED LODHIKA
Skokie, IL 60077 | ------------ | ------------
------------/in/ahmed-lodhika-1smileatatime
OBJECTIVE
To leverage my 4+ years of client-facing social selling experience, public speaking skills, and expertise in
both written & verbal communication in a marketing or talent relations role at a growing technology startup.
EDUCATION
Illinois Institute of Technology College of Science, Stuart School of Business May 2019
Bachelor of Science in Applied Math and Minors in Entrepreneurship & Marketing Communications
Relevant Coursework: Decision Optimization, Applied Statistics, Regression & Forecasting,
Probability, Math Modeling, Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting, Business Computing Tools,
Marketing, Persuasion, Social Psychology, Sales Management, Social Media Commerce
Honors: Leadership Academy Scholar, $120K Duchossois Scholarship Recipient, Dean�s List (5 terms)
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Google: Analytics & Ads Certified August 2019
Victory Lap: Sales & Advertising Training Bootcamp July 2019
Microsoft: Excel For Data Analytics & Optimization Training Crash Course May 2019
Leadership Academy: Certification in Leadership & Managerial Studies April 2019
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
VRLokal August 2017 - Present
? Envisioned and designed a VR-meets-travel-app that is the first of its kind
? 1st Place Winner of 30 teams during IIT�s Interprofessional Project Day
? Pitched business idea & design to a panel of 8 established investors �Shark Tank� style
Campus 1871: Ernst & Young Diversity Challenge April 2019
? 1st Place Winner: created E&You App which incentivized learning about diversity in the hiring
process
? Pitched product to several high ranking EY executives & other prestigious members of the Chicago
business community
Mission Expand: Sze Chuan Cuisine Restaurant in Chinatown, Chicago IL January - April 2018
? Diversified non-Chinese customers from 5% to 24% through targeted referrals program
? Increased customer retention by 120% and daily customer visits by 423%, thus 10X total revenue
? Expanded restaurant�s social media presence by driving traffic to Yelp, Instagram & web page
? IG followers up by 210% - tripled photo engagement & total photos
? Yelp rating up from 3.1 to 3.5 (over 3 months)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Founder/CEO of Saverr4Angels Private Tutoring Services August 2018 - Present
? Grew business revenue to over $1500 per month; business� annual net income to $25K
? Executed 100% success rate in helping students earn their target grade or better
? Grew number of clients by 300% through an expanded online presence & bold referrals program
? Performed business analysis cutting costs by 32%, leading to 77.54% net margin
Private Tutoring Contractor with Varsity Tutors May 2017 - September 2018
? Built a network of over 500 satisfied clients (majority of middle and high school students 5-12)
Lead Instructor at Mathnasium of Skokie-Evanston & West Loop Oct 2016 - March 2018
? Used engaging games and activities to solidify foundational math ideas for over 1000 students (K-8)
? Lead monthly Movie & Pizza Nights => increased number of student referrals by 20%
CORE COMPETENCIES
Languages: Bilingual (Native Proficiency in English & Urdu, Conversational Spanish)
Computer Tools/Software: Excel (Solver, What-If Analysis, H/VLOOKUP Functions, Network Modeling),
CRMs (Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho & Mind Body Online), G Suite, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Powerpoint),
Adobe Premiere Suite (Photoshop, Acrobat, XD, Lightroom, Spark, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects),
Windows Movie Maker, Final Cut Pro, SurveyMonkey, MailChimp, Calendly, Prezi
Social Media: Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google Ads, Facebook & Instagram Ads, Reddit, Quora,
Pinterest, Cameo, Facebook, Slack, Snapchat
OS: Apple iOS, PC, Windows, Mac
Programming Languages: Skilled in Java, MATLAB & Stata (ANOVA Analysis & Hypothesis Testing)
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Leadership Academy: Camp Pretty Lake Leadership & Personal Development Counselor (2016 to 2019)
Brooklyn Boulders: Rock Climbing Summer Camp Counselor (2017)
WIIT Radio: �Earn Your Leisure� Podcast Co-Founder & Bollywood Music DJ (2018 - 2019)
MMA Club: Krav Maga Instructor (2018 - 2019)
Love To Dance: Lead Dancer (2017-2019)
IIT Halloween Haunted House: Vice President of Marketing (2016-2019)
AHMED LODHIKA
Skokie, IL 60077 | ------------ | ------------
------------/in/ahmed-lodhika-1smileatatime
OBJECTIVE
To leverage my 4+ years of client-facing social selling experience, public speaking skills, and expertise in
both written & verbal communication in a marketing or talent relations role at a growing technology startup.
EDUCATION
Illinois Institute of Technology College of Science, Stuart School of Business May 2019
Bachelor of Science in Applied Math and Minors in Entrepreneurship & Marketing Communications
Relevant Coursework: Decision Optimization, Applied Statistics, Regression & Forecasting,
Probability, Math Modeling, Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting, Business Computing Tools,
Marketing, Persuasion, Social Psychology, Sales Management, Social Media Commerce
Honors: Leadership Academy Scholar, $120K Duchossois Scholarship Recipient, Dean�s List (5 terms)
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Google: Analytics & Ads Certified August 2019
Victory Lap: Sales & Advertising Training Bootcamp July 2019
Microsoft: Excel For Data Analytics & Optimization Training Crash Course May 2019
Leadership Academy: Certification in Leadership & Managerial Studies April 2019
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
VRLokal August 2017 - Present
? Envisioned and designed a VR-meets-travel-app that is the first of its kind
? 1st Place Winner of 30 teams during IIT�s Interprofessional Project Day
? Pitched business idea & design to a panel of 8 established investors �Shark Tank� style
Campus 1871: Ernst & Young Diversity Challenge April 2019
? 1st Place Winner: created E&You App which incentivized learning about diversity in the hiring
process
? Pitched product to several high ranking EY executives & other prestigious members of the Chicago
business community
Mission Expand: Sze Chuan Cuisine Restaurant in Chinatown, Chicago IL January - April 2018
? Diversified non-Chinese customers from 5% to 24% through targeted referrals program
? Increased customer retention by 120% and daily customer visits by 423%, thus 10X total revenue
? Expanded restaurant�s social media presence by driving traffic to Yelp, Instagram & web page
? IG followers up by 210% - tripled photo engagement & total photos
? Yelp rating up from 3.1 to 3.5 (over 3 months)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Founder/CEO of Saverr4Angels Private Tutoring Services August 2018 - Present
? Grew business revenue to over $1500 per month; business� annual net income to $25K
? Executed 100% success rate in helping students earn their target grade or better
? Grew number of clients by 300% through an expanded online presence & bold referrals program
? Performed business analysis cutting costs by 32%, leading to 77.54% net margin
Private Tutoring Contractor with Varsity Tutors May 2017 - September 2018
? Built a network of over 500 satisfied clients (majority of middle and high school students 5-12)
Lead Instructor at Mathnasium of Skokie-Evanston & West Loop Oct 2016 - March 2018
? Used engaging games and activities to solidify foundational math ideas for over 1000 students (K-8)
? Lead monthly Movie & Pizza Nights => increased number of student referrals by 20%
CORE COMPETENCIES
Languages: Bilingual (Native Proficiency in English & Urdu, Conversational Spanish)
Computer Tools/Software: Excel (Solver, What-If Analysis, H/VLOOKUP Functions, Network Modeling),
CRMs (Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho & Mind Body Online), G Suite, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Powerpoint),
Adobe Premiere Suite (Photoshop, Acrobat, XD, Lightroom, Spark, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects),
Windows Movie Maker, Final Cut Pro, SurveyMonkey, MailChimp, Calendly, Prezi
Social Media: Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google Ads, Facebook & Instagram Ads, Reddit, Quora,
Pinterest, Cameo, Facebook, Slack, Snapchat
OS: Apple iOS, PC, Windows, Mac
Programming Languages: Skilled in Java, MATLAB & Stata (ANOVA Analysis & Hypothesis Testing)
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Leadership Academy: Camp Pretty Lake Leadership & Personal Development Counselor (2016 to 2019)
Brooklyn Boulders: Rock Climbing Summer Camp Counselor (2017)
WIIT Radio: �Earn Your Leisure� Podcast Co-Founder & Bollywood Music DJ (2018 - 2019)
MMA Club: Krav Maga Instructor (2018 - 2019)
Love To Dance: Lead Dancer (2017-2019)
IIT Halloween Haunted House: Vice President of Marketing (2016-2019)