Elias Karam
Online Resume
Barcelona Spain
Professional Status
Student
Available
About Me
Bilingual American - Lebanese currently doing an MSc in International Management + CEMS MIM at ESADE Business School and HEC Paris. Self-improvement marks my ethos and I strive to translate that into every dimension of my life. I have a keen interest in working in the consulting, public relations, or technology sector.
I have a passion for writing, storytelling, and strategy. Looking for a challenge that combines these passions.
My travel blog: https://talesofadesertkid.wordpress.com/
I have a passion for writing, storytelling, and strategy. Looking for a challenge that combines these passions.
My travel blog: https://talesofadesertkid.wordpress.com/
Specialisation in Finance (Graduated Magna Cum Laude)
Minor in Literature and Social Science
Minor in Literature and Social Science
Management Trainee in Finance
Imperial Tobacco Group
October 2014
to July 2015
Dubai
- Conducted profit and loss analysis for the Near East, particularly the Levant regioĢn.
- Created template for Near East markets to analyse impact of price changes, transfer costs, and distribution costs on operating profit level.
- Created template for Near East markets to enhance data collection efficiency by 60%. Guided finance team to understand and read templates.
- Analyzed brands across different monthly forecasts in 2014 and 2015. Expedited data extraction process by 40%.
- Developed excel movement trackers on operating profit level per forecast. Greater accessibility and accuracy, transitioning from a monthly monitoring with full year detail to a weekly monitoring at brand level detail.
- Worked with global team in German and British offices to conduct research on devising a Human Resources social media strategy to enhance recruitment and retention on a global level. Presented a 60 minute online presentation to executives in the United Kingdom.
Executive Intern
Brunswick Group
July 2013
to August 2013
Internship
Dubai
- Tracked news released on current clients to monitor information shared.
- Constructed database for potential clients to simplify extraction of information.
- Planned Public Relations strategy for crisis management scenario planning.