sean taher cv - nov 2016
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SEAN TAHER
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+44 7447 073023
www.sean-taher.com
EXPERIENCE
Intern | Data Scientist & Analyst | Chubb Life Insurance | Jakarta - Indonesia | July – September 2016
§ Applied a scientific approach to review sales force effectiveness and sales productivity.
§ Proposed new design a compensation plan that attracts and retains successful salespeople.
§ Proposed set of territory-level goals that are fair and realistic — and avoid overpaying the sales force because goals are too easy, or demoralizing salespeople because goals are too difficult or not fairly assigned.
§ Proposed new incentive plan model that is aligned with the company’s goals and culture.
Special Project | Geospatial Analysis for Sales Acceleration Tool | July - September 2016
§ Applied statistical analysis and other analytic techniques to data which has a geographical or spatial aspect.
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§ Identified business opportunities -- potential areas for sales in Indonesia.
§ Provided innovative solutions that support strategic and tactical decisions, through new business opportunities identification or resource optimization and cost reduction.
Intern | Researcher & Analyst | Bank Indonesia | London Office May – June 2015 | Jan 2016 – May 2016
§ Compiled a summary report in multiple investor analysis regarding the effectiveness of QE to help the government further sharpen their policy decisions.
§ Conducted research on the transformation of Bank of England’s structure and human resources.
§ Researched and written a report on the conditions of the Italian economy from every macroeconomic perspective, and its situation of their banking sector which includes looking at their NPL. It includes payment systems and market research into the banking world.
§ Participated in creating a framework for quarterly and annual report in the UK economy.
§ Provided research and analysis onto macroeconomic regulations and reformations in the EU and UK.
Research Associate | Red & White Consulting Partners LLP | June – September 2015
§ July - August 2014 | Conducted a Geospatial analysis to identify for opportunities and growth for a cement factory, Bosowa Cement.
§ July - August 2015 | Conducted research on the growth and opportunities on the credit card growth of China, as a prelude to transform the analytics function of China Guangfa Bank, Guangzhou, China.
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§ July - August 2015 | Provided research on the automobile industry and the Indonesian financial landscape as a background for the development of a comprehensive business plan to launch a credit card business by a large Indonesian conglomerate; Indomobil Group. The research was material for approval of regulators.
EDUCATION
Birkbeck University of London | London | Economics & Social Policy In my first year I have learnt the basics of Economics and the history behind social policy, as well as studying the European politics and economy. My modules are mostly essay based assessments, where I am tested in my critical thinking skills to create arguments that are justified. I am now in my second year learning the subject of data analysis and portfolio management, which will further sharpen my skills. I have received the grade of upper second in my first year, and will continue to obtain it in the second year. Abbey College Cambridge | Cambridge | A Levels I completed the subjects of Psychology, Economics, and History for my A levels and have received the grades of BBC respectively. I then received an award for being the best student in Psychology. I was in the school’s jazz band, and participated in an investment club competition where I came second place in the school.
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AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
§ 2015 | Achieved a certificate for becoming a certified professional
cook after taking a two weeks training and 3 months working in a five start restaurant.
§ 2014 | Won awards for being the best speaker in a Moot Court simulation in University Pelita Harapan in Indonesia.
§ 2014 | Psychology Student of the Year, Abbey College Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
§ 2013 | Performed in an orchestra in Salzburg festival playing the alto saxophone, and in multiple times in the school jazz band.
STRENGTH
Communication Skills
I have been able to present ideas and analysis to directors and CEO during my internship with Red & White Consulting Partners. As well being able to talk in front of 200 student and government officials at a professional development program, where I shared my experiences and opinions about building careers.
Writing
This is one of my strengths in communicating my ideas as I have created my own blog writing and sharing my interest about economic issues and my experiences in life. My Blog: http://www.sean-taher.com/
Networking
I also realized that it is important to build networking, which is why I also have created a Linkedin account to further widen it. LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/pub/sean-n-taher/90/96a/868
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CERTIFICATION