KIMIYA AFSHARNIA
Reston
Summary
Ambitious student from DC with a strong work-ethic and positive attitude studying in San Diego. Demonstrated interest for business entrepreneurship across multiple industries, having started a couple of small businesses. Passionate about Real Estate Investment and Development with a focus on Capital Transactions. Familiar with and continuously exposed to commercial and development projects via family business. Focused on broadening exposure to international business through education and travel. Outgoing, creative, and optimistic; eager for any opportunities to learn more and grow from business professionals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance and Development Intern
Rappaport Commercial Real Estate
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Educated on crucial processes such as underwriting prospective projects, refining my analytical skills and financial assessment abilities.
- Exposure to executive meetings enhanced my scope of understanding on strategic decision-making and its financial implications.
- Developed spreadsheet models for diverse projects connecting developmental and finance departments.
- Assisted with month-end closing processes and verified journal entries.
Intern
AFCO International Corp.
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Identified and recommended alternative business development ranging from Commercial to Residential and land development
- Proactively determined and identified profit generating opportunities.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to acquire additional knowledge.
Intern
Bealeton Village Center LLC
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed and engaged with existing tenants
- Prepared website photos to advance marketing opportunities of the shopping center
- Coordinated and helped with daily operations of the Shopping Center
- Managed tenants expectations and worked closely with ownership to prepare and update rent roll and CAM
Face-Mask Business
Self Started
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Responded to community shortage of face masks during the COVID pandemic
- Sewed, dyed, and distributed handmade face masks; 300 face masks to date
Sustainable Fashion Business
Self Started
09.2018 - 04.2021
- Purchased and resold thrift store clothing in order to combat waste in the fashion industry
- Sewed, dyed, and improved the pieces to encourage members of my community to engage in a more sustainable embrace of fashion
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Finance
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.2025
Skills
- ARGUS Enterprise Experience
- Excel Financial Modeling
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- CoStar and Procore Experience
- Strong Quantitative Skills
- Multitasking and Adaptability
- Communication
- Research and Problem-Solving
- Intellectual Curiosity
Citizenships- no sponsorship required
- United States of America
- United Kingdom
- Iran
Timeline
Finance and Development Intern
Rappaport Commercial Real Estate
06.2023 - 08.2023
Intern
Bealeton Village Center LLC
05.2021 - 07.2023
Intern
AFCO International Corp.
08.2020 - 06.2023
Face-Mask Business
Self Started
02.2020 - 04.2021
Sustainable Fashion Business
Self Started
09.2018 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Finance
San Diego State University
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