Usama Salim
210 Church St., Waltham, MA, USA 02452
Cell: +1 (617) 309-0874
https://www.linkedin.com/in/usamasalim
EDUCATION:
Bentley University, Waltham, MA, USA
Bachelor of Science, Major in Economics-Finance December 2016
Liberal Studies Major, Health and Industry
Minor, Computer Information Systems
Cumulative GPA: 3.73
Academic Honors/Awards: University President’s List, Dean’s list, Omicron Epsilon Delta Honor Society, Gamma Beta Sigma Honor Society, Best Speaker Award at Bard Conference
Relevant Coursework: Advanced Managerial Finance, Financial Markets and Investments, Financial Psychology, Healthcare Economics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Intermediate Price Theory, International Economics, Principles of Accounting and Finance, Venture Capital Financing, Introduction to Data and Information Management, The World Wide Web, Database Management Systems, Programming Fundamentals, Managerial Communications
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Mustafa Real Estate Properties and Investments-Worldwide February 2014-Present
Partner (5 hours/week)
· Manage over $1 million dollars in international assets owned by MREPI, including Real Estate, Retail, Hotels and Equity
· Provide true Market Value for potential Real Estate buyouts
· Re-envision future of MERPI by moving from non-constructed properties to commercial properties enhancing returns
· Active day-trading on public US equity, as well as advising on long term positions held by MERPI in Indian and Kuwaiti public markets, currently being managed by local fund managers
Iron Mountain-Boston, MA June 2016-August 2016
Adjacent Businesses Intern (40 hours/week)
· Supported analyses of monthly reporting and ensured accuracy by utilizing tools such as Oracle and GL Wand
· Analyzed financial trends and provided insightful observations enabling business stakeholders to make decisions
· Used Excel and VBA to reduce 5.5-hour process to less than 20 minutes and to create budget for a new acquisition
· Consolidated and delivered monthly reporting of actual performance against budgeted expectations and assisted in the development of bottoms up monthly forecasts utilizing Hyperion application
· Supported high profile and complex accounting scenarios including recognition of revenue and corporate liabilities
· Built monthly performance management and analysis review presentations for senior leadership teams and participated in review sessions
· Developed ad hoc analysis and modeling support to evaluate potential investment and acquisition opportunities
Center for Integration of Science and Industry-Bentley University, Waltham, MA February 2014-December 2016
Research Assistant (10 hours/week)
· Provided in-depth financial and non-financial analysis of companies in the Biotech industry to form meaningful results to be published in respected Biotech journals
· Was the in-house financial consultant, aiding in company valuations, scenario analysis (Monte Carlo simulations), and business plan valuations for a DOJ project
· Created multiple internal databases to reduce lead time in future research projects
· Worked as lead researcher on Gene Therapy Industry analysis using over 300,000 data points-paper to be published soon
· Became the Center expert in several databases including BioCentury Online Intelligence, Compustat, SEC.gov, MedTrack, as well as basic expertise in PharmaProjects and Tableau Software
· Trained multiple incoming/existing Research Assistants and Research Associates on above mentioned databases
· Utilized Bloomberg and FactSet to aid in gathering historical as well as current financial data for healthcare companies
InCrowd Incorporated-Boston, MA October 2015-January 2016
Intern
· Worked on new businesses lines for InCrowd to explore
· Utilized Excel skills to separate hoax survey respondents, followed by in depth due diligence and background analysis on respondents
· Helped with various ad-hoc needs of different teams
Other Professional Experience: Al Madina Finance and Investment Co.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:
The Vanguard, Bentley University November 2014 – January 2016
Editor In Chief
· Led, coordinated and supervised the Bentley University newspaper’s 20 person editorial staff
· Grew editorial staff from 14 person team to a 20 person team
· Managed content, design, production and promotion of weekly newspaper
· Met production deadlines and ensured timeliness of editorial staff
· Co-ordinated and worked on new Mobile Application Launch
Other leadership experience: Bentley Islamic Society (Advisor, Former President, Former Vice-President), Bentley Leadership Society (Advisor, Former Vice-President), Bentley Social Responsibility (Advisor), Bentley Social Responsibility (Advisor), Campus Activities Board (2 time executive board member, Advisor), Certified Bentley Leader, Watsi (Advisor), Model United Nations (Advisor)
ACTIVITIES & SKILLS:
Activities: ALPFA, Bentley Investment Group, Intramural Sports, Service Learning, South Asian Student Association, Venture Capital and Private Equity Group
Conferences and Competitions: Bentley Business Bowl (2016), Cowen Healthcare Conference (2016), Deloitte R.I.S.E. Case Competition (2016), Harvard Business School - Finance Conference (2013, 2014), Innovator’s Business Series (2013-current).
Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and Access);. Basic knowledge of SAP, HTML, SPSS, Peachtree, and @RISK applications
Interests: Big Data, Hiking, Biking, Reading and Writing (blogging and short stories), Swimming, Traveling, Adventure Sports, Cooking, Running & Soccer
Language Skills: Fluent in Urdu and Arabic