SOFIA HOLST
Paris , France
Summary
I am a recent graduate from Sweden with a Bachelor's in Business and Economics, now steering towards a Master's in fashion and design in Paris. With a foundation in finance and consulting, my true calling has always been the fashion and design industry, a passion that started in high school with the launch of a personal bag accessory brand and several retail experience in Paris. With a strong drive, cheerful personality, and natural creativity, I hope to bring these skills to the creative side of the fashion industry
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Credit Rating Analyst Intern
NORDIC CREDIT RATINGS
Stockholm
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted credit assessments for Nordic real estate firms and retail banks
- Contributed to management-meetings, extracting insights for credit evaluations and informing clients of rating decisions
- Executed data sorting & analysing of financial statements and rent rolls, financial projection, and modelling within Excel
- Researched and analysed market trends, specialising in evaluating business-risks for Nordic corporations
Associate Consultant – Web Design
CONSOR CONSULTING
Uppsala
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Conducted demand/lead generation and prospecting campaigns by interviewing and hiring new talents, drafting proposals, and presenting sales pitches to prospects
- Originated and led a web development project
- Total deal value: 6 500€
- Developed skills in project management, team building, client relations, and sales
- Honed expertise in digital project management, fostering a collaborative team environment optimized for web design and development success
- Cultivated strong client relations through a blend of technical know-how and personalized client engagement strategies
- Enhanced sales acumen with a unique blend of creative design insight and persuasive communication, tailored for the digital landscape.
Sales Advisor
THANX GOD IM A VIP
Paris
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Worked as a sales advisor for one of the largest luxury vintage boutiques in Paris
- Assisted customers, styled them and replenished the stock
- Assisted and advised customers on fashion selections
- Provided personalized styling recommendations
- Managed and replenished stock inventory.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics -
UPPSALA UNIVERSITY
Natural Science Program & Entrepreneurship -
ÖSTRA REAL’S HIGH SCHOOL
Skills
- Swedish (Native), English (Fluent), French (Proficient)
- Adobe Photoshop, MS Office, Fortnox, HubSpot, Team tailor
- R Programming
Extracurricular Activities
UU BUSINESS & ECONOMICS STUDENTS ASSOCIATION
Corporate Relations Manager
- Corporate Relations Manager for Kontaktdagarna, one of Sweden’s largest career fairs for 2000+ students.
- Collaborated in project team for 11 months to organise the fair, different events, and lectures.
- Responsible for sourcing business partners. Secured participation from 7 companies: Nordea, Accenture, Exsitec, Finnhammars, BDO, Centigo, and Stratsys. Total deal value: 28 000€.
Student Mentor
- Mentored 30+ students. Provided personalised guidance for newly enrolled students to support their academic, social, and personal well-being.
- Organised and hosted various events, presentations, activities, and competitions.
Certification
- B2 French Language
Timeline
Credit Rating Analyst Intern
NORDIC CREDIT RATINGS
06.2023 - 01.2024
Associate Consultant – Web Design
CONSOR CONSULTING
12.2021 - 01.2023
Sales Advisor
THANX GOD IM A VIP
09.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics -
UPPSALA UNIVERSITY
Natural Science Program & Entrepreneurship -
ÖSTRA REAL’S HIGH SCHOOL
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