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Talha A. has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Talha started their career as an Administrative Assistant at Queens College Art Gallery in 2009, before moving on to work as an IT Technician at City College of New York in 2010. At the City College of New York, Talha supervised lab assistants, provided guidance to students, and managed and maintained workstations and print servers.

From 2010 to 2011, Talha worked as an Electrical Projects Design Assistant at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Talha was involved in managing and designing various projects related to traction power, tunnel lighting, and substations.

In 2012, Talha joined Hilton Worldwide, where they held multiple roles, including General Manager and Director of Sales. Talha was responsible for directing operations, providing leadership, and managing business functions for properties. Talha also served as a Regional Financial Controller, overseeing financial and accounting functions for three properties.

In 2018, Talha worked as a Complex Controller at The Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa. Talha directed financial operations for luxury full-service resorts, and was responsible for gathering financial data, providing counsel to departmental directors, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

From 2019 to 2020, Talha served as the Corporate Controller at Ridgemont Hospitality, where they led financial and accounting operations for multiple hotels. Talha handled financial statements, budgets, revenue projections, and managed accounts payable functions.

Currently, Talha works as the Assistant Corporate Controller at WineDirect. In this role, they are responsible for providing accurate financial data to support informed management decisions for a wine fulfillment and e-commerce company. Talha'sresponsibilities include month-end close processes, budget analysis, and financial forecasting.

Talha A. has a strong educational background in finance and accounting. Talha earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Accounting and Finance from Rutgers University between 2016 and 2018. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Financial Economics from The City University of New York from 2010 to 2012. Before completing their bachelor's degree, Talha also pursued an Associate's Degree in Engineering Science from Queens College in 2009 and 2010.

Aside from their formal education, Talha also holds a Hilton Worldwide Manager Certifications from Hilton Worldwide, which they obtained in March 2014.