Rafael Villasenor
Los Angeles, CA 90089 - (773) 710-4798 - rafaelv8@usc.edu
Education
Los Angeles, CA
August 2024 -
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science in Arts, Technology, and the Business of Innovation
- Awarded the Iovine and Young Scholarship
Study Abroad
Andlaucia, Spain
June 2023 - July 2023
Instituto Iberico, Picasso Y Flamenco
- Studied art and design in the museums/galleries of Andalucia
- Developed new academic writing and presentation skills exclusively in Spanish.
Experience
Chicago, IL
July 2024 - August 2024
CFI Partners, INC.
Rotational Extern
- Analyzed future cash flows and projected potential earnings and profits, leveraging current performance and innovative strategies to forecast company growth.
- I obtained the Bloomberg Market Concepts Certificate, which helped me understand equities, risk, and macroeconomics by utilizing the Bloomberg Terminal
- Acquired skills in cleaning and organizing raw data into comprehensive presentations using Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
Chicago, IL
July 2023 - August 2024
Mazuma Trading Co.
Logistics
- Streamlined logistics processes, increasing efficiency and reducing preparation and shipping times, which contributed to a 10% revenue growth.
- Improved inventory accuracy by implementing effective tracking methods, minimizing errors, and ensuring timely order fulfillment.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by safely and efficiently loading and unloading orders, building trust and repeat business.
Los Angeles, CA
December 2023 -
Geneva Studios
Founder and Creative Director
- Designed and directed tour merchandise for Grammy-nominated recording artist DannyLux, spanning 30+ cities across Mexico and the U.S.
- Spearheaded innovative design concepts for high-profile clients, enhancing brand identity and driving significant engagement across various digital and physical platforms
- Achieved an 80% profit margin by maintaining minimal operating expenses, leading to strong revenue growth in 2024.
- Maintained exceptional financial reliability, consistently managing a high level of accounts receivable with no outstanding debts, ensuring robust cash flow and operational sustainability.
- Leveraged effective social media marketing strategies to drive 15% customer growth in Q3 2024, significantly expanding the client base and brand reach.
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