Hello! I'm Vahagn
I'm a 15-year business professional
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Entrepreneur
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Management
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Financial Consultant
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Senior Business Analyst
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Small Business Consultant
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Merchant Services Account Executive
Vahagn Mkhikian
BUSINESS ANALYST
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
ENTREPRENEUR
Phone:
818-633-6874
Email:
Address:
18559 Lemay Street
Reseda, CA 91335
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Education:
UCLA MBA
Class of 2022
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EXPERIENCE
2018 - 2019
Senior Business Analyst
GLOBAL RESOURCES, LLC
Conducted interviews with business owners, C-level executives, and other key personnel, in conjunction with an on-site analysis of financial and operational data, to produce findings reports detailing profitability, productivity, sales, and efficiency improvements. Worked closely with Project Managers assigned to the client to ensure smooth consulting engagements. Recommended and secured over $750,000 in new consulting engagements.
2016 - 2017
Account Executive
GRAVITY PAYMENTS
Functioned as the sole account executive for the Greater Los Angeles area, providing customer support in key situations for the entire client base while generating over 40 new accounts and meeting with hundreds of small to medium-sized business owners to address options and concerns.
2008 - 2016
CEO/ President
AGAHVA CONSULTING
Developed a revolutionary debt settlement model with a success rate that was double the national average. Consulted with hundreds of clients to alleviate financial concerns and eliminate a combined $1,300,000 in debt.
EDUCATION
2019 - 2022
MBA
ANDERSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT (UCLA)
2022 Class of Fully Employed MBA students at one of the most competitive and prestigious programs in the country. The Anderson School of Management boasts the 5th highest part-time MBA program in the country and is one of the premier Business Schools nationwide.
2003 - 2018
B.A. Religious Studies
Minor: English Lit
Cum Laude
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
Graduated Cum Laude while working full-time and running a small business. Focus on Humanities education with strong development of critical thinking, reading comprehension, research, and writing skills. Education informed a sincere appreciation and love for a diverse set of people, cultures, traditions, religions, art, and literature.
GMAT SCORE
740
GRADUATE MANAGEMENT ADMISSIONS TEST
Scored in the 97% percentile.
SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite - Advanced
Google Productivity Suite - Advanced
Survey Tools Suite - Advanced
Financial Analysis - Proficient
Armenian
Management Experience
EXPERTISE
B2B ENGAGEMENTS
Worked closely with hundreds of business owners through direct interviews, operational and financial reviews, and analysis of KPI's in a variety of roles, including analysis, preliminary consulting, and sales.
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Reviewed and analyzed thousands of financial documents, including but not limited to P&L Statements, Statements of Cash Flows, Balance Sheets, Merchant Account Statements, Credit Reports, Lender notices, Settlement agreements, loan applications, and business and personal budgets.
CONSULTING
Experience in a Management Consulting firm working directly with key level executives analyzing financial and operational circumstances. Consulted with hundreds of business owners on their budgeting, expenses, and merchant costs. Consulted with hundreds of consumers with a focus on credit, debt, loans, and budgets.