Houda Abdul

Multilingual business professional with an academic background in International Business and a professional background in administrative and advisory services. Adept in establishing genuine relationships as well as cultivating and organizing enriching experiences with clients and community members.

Cashier and Customer Service - Sprouts Farmers Market - Chula Vista, California

(2026-04 - 2026-05)

• Assisting customers in finding products while handling and resolving customer service issues. Ensuring store cleanliness.

Sales Associate - Nordstrom City Creek - Salt Lake City, Utah

(2024-06 - 2025-01)

• Provided expert consultation and personalized recommendations across a wide range of upscale brands, ensuring an elevated client experience aligned with Nordstrom's service standards.
• Established and maintained strong long term customer relationships through one-on one engagement, follow-ups, and clientele strategies, contributing to high customer retention and repeat business.
• Strengthened both personal and leadership-oriented goals by achieving sales goals contributing to overall revenue growth of the store.

Financial Representative/Advisor - Northwestern Mutual - Salt Lake City, Utah

(2023-05 - 2024-12)

• Provided personalized financial guidance to individuals and families, offering tailored solutions in insurance, investments, and long-term financial planning.
• Educated clients on complex financial concepts with clarity and professionalism, fostering trust and long-term advisory relationships.
• Collaborated with internal specialists and underwriters to deliver comprehensive solutions aligned with client needs and regulatory standards.
• Consistently upheld up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, compliance regulations, and financial product offerings through on-going professional development.

Project Coordinator / HR - Boise State University - Boise, ID

(2017-08 - 2019-08)

• Managed data-driven insights to enhance HR processes, improve employee engagement, and optimize project outcomes.
• Collaborated with department heads and senior leadership to design and implement strategic initiatives related to workforce planning and organizational development.
• Assisted in the coordination of cross-functional projects supporting academic and administrative departments, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with institutional goals.
• Managed deadlines and adjusted workflow as needed to keep projects on schedule

International Master's of Business Management - Entrepreneurship and Business Management - ESSCA School of Business Management (2019-12 - 2021-01)

International Master's of Business Administration - International Business - University of North Carolina Wilmington (2019-08 - 2020-12)

Bachelor's of Business Administration - International Business - Boise State University (2017-08 - 2019-05)

Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration - College of Southern Idaho (2014-08 - 2017-05)