Dana Abbas
Abu Dhabi/Dubai
Summary
As a highly motivated and passionate indivdual, I bring a strong sense of drive to my work. My effective communication and collaboration skills enable me to seamlessly collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders, fostering cooperation and achieving successful outcomes. I am eager to leverage my expertise in the business industry to contribute to the growth and success of a dynamic organization.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Merchandiser Trainee
Sephora
07.2024 - Current
- Update the Minis & Extended calendar and assortment as per confirmation on launches
- Assist in the product regulation and compliance process of all new SKU’s
- Prepare and assist in Minis & Extended Planning meeting on weekly basis
- Assist in Item creation for new launches
- Data input for systems, newness tracker and internal reporting
- Update the Sephora Favorites tracker and assortment as per brand confirmation
- Coordinate with relevant teams on timely execution on PR, CRM
Business Planning Trainee
L'Oreal
03.2024 - Current
- Forecasting quantities per brand, category, & SKU.
- Actualizing primary sell in and secondaries sell out data for direct and indirect retailers.
- Tracking new launches month-to-date (MTD) sales twice a week offline and online.
- Following up with Key Account Managers on the status of the listings of new launches per account.
Commercial Graduate Trainee
L'Oréal
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Update In-Market sales reports. Develop formats for the sales analysis by brand and franchises.
- Analyze secondary sales data.
- Track and share daily (MTD) & monthly (YTD) sales reports.
- Assist in servicing distributors and other department's daily needs.
- Monitor the weighted distribution by SKU by door to maximize distribution in the market.
Procurement Intern
Halliburton
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Managed and tracked vendors' ICV certificates
- Conducted over 200 non-critical supplier evaluation form
Finance Intern
Halliburton
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Conducted financial analysis and proposed vendor discounts to identify potential cost savings
- Produced weekly reports utilizing Ariba to track delayed invoices
- Verified accuracy of financial statements, confirming final figures on statements were correct.
Business Research and Writing (Remote)
Eat Pro Japan Inc
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Conducted research on pertinent business materials
- Aided in Eat Pro Japan's marketing video via data analysis and four research papers.
- Analyzed retail industry data to guide advertising video content for second platform.
- Efficiently gathered and organized data in Excel spreadsheet.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Birmingham
07.2023
High School Diploma -
Canadian International School
06.2020
Skills
- Effective communication
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Decision-making
- Microsoft Excel
- Strong work ethic
- Collaborative
- Work under pressure
- Merchandise planning
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award (2018-2019)
- Honors society
- GEN (Girls Education Network) program in New York University Abu Dhabi
Certification
Virtual Internship Certificate
Halliburton Internship Certificate
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Upper intermediate
Timeline
Merchandiser Trainee
Sephora
07.2024 - Current
Business Planning Trainee
L'Oreal
03.2024 - Current
Commercial Graduate Trainee
L'Oréal
08.2023 - 02.2024
Procurement Intern
Halliburton
02.2023 - 03.2023
Finance Intern
Halliburton
08.2022 - 03.2023
Business Research and Writing (Remote)
Eat Pro Japan Inc
07.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Birmingham
High School Diploma -
Canadian International School
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