Chan Choong Lai
Melbourne
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Finance and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Worker
Liquorland
04.2025 - Current
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Actively engaged customers to provide general assistance and information on store merchandise.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
Barista
Rhumbas at Crown
10.2022 - 03.2025
- Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities to resolve customer problems.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
Intern
Affin Hwang Asset Management
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
Education
Master of Finance -
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC07-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Banking And Finance & Financial Risk Management
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC07-2023
Skills
- Spreadsheet tracking
- Financial statement analysis
- Interpersonal and social skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Compliance risk management
- Economic forecasting
- Bloomberg professional
- Financial analysis
Languages
English
Professional Working
Chinese
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Retail Worker
Liquorland
04.2025 - Current
Barista
Rhumbas at Crown
10.2022 - 03.2025
Intern
Affin Hwang Asset Management
11.2021 - 02.2022
Master of Finance -
RMIT University
Bachelor of Arts - Banking And Finance & Financial Risk Management
Victoria University