resume for zaqui saiyed

1. Zaqui Saiyed
12214 Knights Krossing Cir. Building 6,105B, Orlando, FL 32817 • (408)-384-2759 • Zaquisaiyed@gmail.com
Digital Portfolio: https://zaquisaiyed.myportfolio.com
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Bachelor of Science (BS) student with a 3.8 GPA and aspirations to work in the entertainment business industry. Highly talented, results-
driven, and versatile professional with years of experience, skills, and ability as a co-founder, cashier, and human resource assistant.
Displays an outstanding ability to plan, operate, multitask, organize, negotiate, and implement practices and procedures to bring significant
improvements in processes towards the successful attainment of goals.
EDUCATION
Full Sail University, Orlando, FL March -2023
Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business
GPA: 3.8
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Event Planner
Hoopfinesse LLC, Orlando, FL May 2021-March 2022
• Improved future events based on strengths and weaknesses of previous event plans.
• Managed records of event aspects, including financial details.
• Maintained strict budgets with effective expense controls and thorough planning.
• Met event objectives by locating and securing camp locations and sponsors.
Co-Founder and COO
Envioride, Los Gatos, CA November 2019- November 2020
• Secured $150,000 for initial funding through an angel investor.
• Negotiated contracts with companies, freelancers, and VC’s.
• Facilitated meetings and secured an offshore application developer.
• Oversaw the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of the business.
• Designed and implemented business strategies, plans and procedures.
Cashier
Karimi Restaurant, San Jose, CA August 2017- September 2020
• Calculating total online sales from apps Managing and recording cash register records.
• Examining employee records to answer inquiries and provided information to authorized personnel.
• Assisting with employee relations.
Co-Founder and Event Planner
Bay Area Mixers, Cupertino, CA April 2017- June 2019
• Oversaw sales contracts and expenses to protect profit margins.
• Promoted events through targeted social media campaigns, brand ambassador partnerships, and email newsletters.
• Secured facility spaces with favorable contract negotiations performance arts centers.
• Executed events for Bay Area high school students with consistently high standards of organization, and service quality.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Volunteer
WVMA, Saratoga, CA September 2015- September 2017
• Improving the quality service provided at WVMA events.
• Organizing fundraisers and events within a given budget.
Volunteer Coordinator
WVMA, Saratoga, CA September 2017- November 2020
• Managing volunteer schedules
• Evaluating event schedules to create volunteer teams
SKILLS
Adobe Premier Pro Event planning Microsoft word
Microsoft Excel Contract negotiation Analytical thinking
Expense tracking Written communication Logistics management