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Rhys Horton

Banora Point,NSW

Summary

My name is Rhys Horton, and I am a full-time fourth-year Griffith University student studying a Bachelor of Business (Finance major)/ Bachelor of Communication & Journalism. I am also a member of the Griffith University Commerce Society. I am passionate about my fields of study, constantly looking for new opportunities to broaden my knowledge, understanding and practical experience. I continually strive to excel professionally and personally as I am determined to continue learning and growing.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Mckern & Associates Finance Internship

Mckern & Associates
Burleigh Heads, QLD
03.2024 - Current
  • Assisted Customer Service Officer (CSO) and Financial Advisors in daily operations. This included collating and analysing data, preparing for and sitting in on client meetings, and conducting research.
  • Managed customer inquiries through phone calls, emails, or other forms of communication.
  • Gathered data for market research projects and analysed findings to make recommendations.

Retail/ Customer Service Assistant

Club Banora Pro Shop
01.2021 - Current
  • Constantly utilised Microsoft Office Suite (mainly Excel)
  • Conducted small business research
  • Provided outstanding customer service.
  • Efficiently use Point-Of-Sale Systems.
  • Assisted with small business banking and finances.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.

Bartender

Twin Towns Services Club
01.2019 - 10.2021
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.

Console Operator

Caltex
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Jobs included: cleaning toilets, temperature checks, stocktakes, fill fridge, cooking pastries etc
  • Including serving customers and observing the forecourt.

Education

Bachelor of Business & Journalism -Finance Major -

Griffith University
Gold Coast

Professional Trading Masterclass (PTM) - Finance

Institute of Trading And Portfolio Management
United Kingdom

High School Certificate -

St Joseph’s College

Skills

  • Comfortable with Microsoft Office suite
  • Reliable
  • Can work in a team & independently
  • Willingness and ability to learn new skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Broad knowledge of equity valuation & financial markets
  • Computer Skills

Accomplishments

  • Conducted research that influenced the Griffith University Student Investment Fund. (2023)
  • Won the Business Strategy Game (BSG) at Griffith University. (2023)

Timeline

Mckern & Associates Finance Internship

Mckern & Associates
03.2024 - Current

Retail/ Customer Service Assistant

Club Banora Pro Shop
01.2021 - Current

Bartender

Twin Towns Services Club
01.2019 - 10.2021

Console Operator

Caltex
01.2018 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Business & Journalism -Finance Major -

Griffith University

Professional Trading Masterclass (PTM) - Finance

Institute of Trading And Portfolio Management

High School Certificate -

St Joseph’s College
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