Alavi, Saif - Resume
Saif S. Alavi
Education
The University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor�s of Arts in Economics
Expected Date: May 2020
Oakton Community College
Associate of Arts Degree
Completion Date: May 2018
Awards: $1,000 scholarship
Professional Experience
Sunglass Hut (Schaumburg, IL) July 2017 - Present
Sales Associate
Approach and conduct a sales conversation with the intent to sell luxury sunglasses.
Different quotas to reach for each day.
The Great Frame Up - Formerly in Morton Grove (Niles, IL)
Frame Fitter/Sales Associate September 2016 - May 2017
Assemble picture frames together for frame stability. Discuss with customers on specific framing needs.
Chicagoland Pool Management Inc. (Lisle, IL)
Pool Manager - Glenview May - September 2016
Managed neighborhood pool environment. Managed and guided two employees under my direction.
Lifeguard - Mount Prospect and Elmhurst May - September 2015
Assessed neighborhood pool functions and enforced rules and regulations adhering to
the association�s guided standards.
Awards: Employee of the Week Award (July 2015)
Leadership Experience
Chicagoland Pool Management Inc.
Pool Manager
Guided two starting employees under my wing. Taught and analyzed through pool procedures.
Skills
Technical: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Illustrator, Google Docs, Google Presentation
Language: English (Native Proficiency), Spanish (Novice)
Social Media: Wordpress, Medium, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
Writing Experience
UIC Radio (University of Illinois at Chicago)
Wrote school published articles on music and school-related events.
OCCurrence (Oakton Community College)
Wrote school published articles on music.
Followed and reported on-campus events and announcements.
Nerdy Scoop
Written blogs about the latest music trends, such as album reviews, cultural phenomenon, and conceptual posts.
In Search Of Media
Accredited for a published article entitled �Music Modernization Act: A Brief Synopsis�
Highlark Magazine
Accredited for a published article entitled �Melody Behind The Meaning - Noname�s �Room 25� Album.
Medium
Published posts about music trends, such as album reviews, conceptual pieces, and the latest news in the music industry.
Volunteer Experience
Northside Housing and Support Services (Chicago, IL)
? Supported the shelter with cleaning services and awareness about the shelter.
Saif S. Alavi
Education
The University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor�s of Arts in Economics
Expected Date: May 2020
Oakton Community College
Associate of Arts Degree
Completion Date: May 2018
Awards: $1,000 scholarship
Professional Experience
Sunglass Hut (Schaumburg, IL) July 2017 - Present
Sales Associate
Approach and conduct a sales conversation with the intent to sell luxury sunglasses.
Different quotas to reach for each day.
The Great Frame Up - Formerly in Morton Grove (Niles, IL)
Frame Fitter/Sales Associate September 2016 - May 2017
Assemble picture frames together for frame stability. Discuss with customers on specific framing needs.
Chicagoland Pool Management Inc. (Lisle, IL)
Pool Manager - Glenview May - September 2016
Managed neighborhood pool environment. Managed and guided two employees under my direction.
Lifeguard - Mount Prospect and Elmhurst May - September 2015
Assessed neighborhood pool functions and enforced rules and regulations adhering to
the association�s guided standards.
Awards: Employee of the Week Award (July 2015)
Leadership Experience
Chicagoland Pool Management Inc.
Pool Manager
Guided two starting employees under my wing. Taught and analyzed through pool procedures.
Skills
Technical: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Illustrator, Google Docs, Google Presentation
Language: English (Native Proficiency), Spanish (Novice)
Social Media: Wordpress, Medium, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
Writing Experience
UIC Radio (University of Illinois at Chicago)
Wrote school published articles on music and school-related events.
OCCurrence (Oakton Community College)
Wrote school published articles on music.
Followed and reported on-campus events and announcements.
Nerdy Scoop
Written blogs about the latest music trends, such as album reviews, cultural phenomenon, and conceptual posts.
In Search Of Media
Accredited for a published article entitled �Music Modernization Act: A Brief Synopsis�
Highlark Magazine
Accredited for a published article entitled �Melody Behind The Meaning - Noname�s �Room 25� Album.
Medium
Published posts about music trends, such as album reviews, conceptual pieces, and the latest news in the music industry.
Volunteer Experience
Northside Housing and Support Services (Chicago, IL)
? Supported the shelter with cleaning services and awareness about the shelter.