Hala ElKhoury

HALA ELKHOURY Nationality: American (- |-LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/hala-elkhoury-519705ab P ROFESSIONAL SUMMARY My past work experience has trained me to deal with the demanding circumstances of the real world; not to mention that it has contributed to bettering me as an initiative-taker. It was demanding, yet invigorating to have to learn to cope with so many different projects, ideas and personalities. This high demand has definitely allowed my initiative taking, self-motivation, critical thinking and problem solving to flourish. Not to mention that my strong drive propels me to seek working in a highly accomplished, professional organization. EDUCATION IE BUSINESS SCHOOL Masters in Management Concentration in International Business AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT Bachelor of Arts, Economics • GPA of 3.45 MADRID, SPAIN SEPT. 2017 – JULY 2018 BEIRUT, LEBANON SEPT. 2013 – MAY 2016 P ROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS BEIRUT, LEBANON Associate in the Assurance Line of Service AUG. 2016 – APRIL 2017 Intern in the Assurance Line of Service AUG. 2015 – SEPT.2015 • Meticulous studying of each business and its financial information in order to ensure accurate financial reporting, under IFRS, to provide stakeholders with reliance and assurance. • Evaluated business strategies, performance and analyzed financials to re-define processes and KPIs of 10+ clients based upon strategic goals and business objectives – based on environmental and macro-level factors which affect transactions and investments. • Prepared financial statements for companies in the banking, FMCG and Luxury Goods industries. • Executed external audits on several multinational firms with different accounting regulations, depending on the mother company’s place of origin. D. G. JONES BEIRUT, LEBANON Human Resources Assistant JUNE 2013 – JULY 2013 • Communicated with the Head Office in the United Kingdom to help bridge the gap between such two different cultures. • Implemented new strategies for the protection of employees in the Lebanese office while ensuring compliance with all aspects of the Lebanese Labor Law. • Aided in developing new methods for filing, sorting and accepting incoming resumes and emails. BRUMMANA HIGH SCHOOL BRUMMANA, LEBANON Director in the Summer Camp Division JUNE 2012 – JULY 2012 • Led and managed 8 different groups of students and their daily activities. • Studied how to use given financial resources in order to deliver the largest number of activities with different corporations and schools, while ensuring the children’s safety and wellbeing. LANGUAGES English (Native); Arabic (Native); French (Fluent, 12 years of bilingual education); Spanish (Advanced, daily use since 2016); Norwegian (Beginner). OTHER INTERESTING INFORMATION • Winner of Best Position Paper Award in the Model United Nations (2010). • Active Community Service Volunteer for various NGOS in Lebanon (since 2009). • Attended a Summer School Program at Phillips Academy in Andover (2010).