Aaryaan Naweed Afrad
State College,PA
Summary
Ambitious and globally oriented Finance major at Penn State University (Smeal College of Business) with extensive exposure to financial operations, international business, and entrepreneurship. Proven experience across corporate finance, export sales, and luxury import ventures. Adept at financial analysis, negotiation, and leadership, with a strong record of driving multimillion-dollar results in both established companies and self-founded enterprises.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Director
Exotic Imports
01.2024 - Current
- Founded Exotic Imports, a luxury vehicle import and resale enterprise specializing in Japanese and European premium automobiles.
- Imported one of the first Rolls-Royce Spectres in Bangladesh (2024), establishing the company as a leader in luxury auto imports.
- Manage end-to-end logistics, including sourcing, CIF costing, customs clearance, and client delivery.
- Import and sell an average of 8–9 high-end vehicles per month, focusing on models from Rolls-Royce, BMW, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche.
- Cultivated relationships with high-net-worth clientele and corporate buyers through personalized service and market expertise.
- Positioning the firm as a trusted gateway for luxury and performance vehicles in Bangladesh’s emerging premium market.
Founder & Managing Director
AFRAD CATTLE RANCH & GENETICS
08.2016 - Current
- Founded one of Bangladesh’s first Brahman genetics breeding programs, pioneering the import of Brahman genetics in 2016.
- Developed a vertically integrated breeding operation encompassing genetics, nutrition, and livestock management.
- Built a network of over 100 breeders and farms, transforming national standards for Brahman cattle.
- Generated over $2 million in genetics sales, with proven results in improving productivity and genetic diversity.
- Oversees capital investment planning, feed optimization, and strategic breeding operations.
- Recognized as an early innovator in agribusiness entrepreneurship and sustainable cattle genetics.
Sales & International Representative
Shanin Group
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Operated independently as Shanin Group’s international representative at Primark Mill Week in Dublin, Ireland, personally managing client relations, product transport, and presentation.
- Negotiated and secured a $12 million guaranteed export order for 2025–2026, with an additional $7 million in pending contracts, demonstrating strong solo negotiation skills.
- Conducted pricing and product analysis for textile and garment samples tailored to European buyers.
- Cultivated high-level relationships with Primark and other European retailers, establishing ongoing channels for export growth.
- Showcased initiative, professionalism, and global business acumen as a solo operator in an international setting.
Finance Intern
EnergyPac Power Generation Ltd
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported the finance division in preparing budget analyses, project valuations, and management reports for energy-sector investments.
- Assisted in capital budgeting and cost-efficiency evaluations, including performance tracking for renewable energy projects.
- Collaborated with financial analysts to improve forecasting precision and budget variance accuracy by 15%.
- Strengthened practical knowledge in financial modeling, procurement finance, and large-scale capital management.
Finance Team Member
Horizon Express Ltd
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted the senior finance team in account reconciliation, liquidity management, and financial statement preparation.
- Represented Horizon Express at corporate banking seminars hosted by CITI, Dhaka Bank, and Bank Asia, gaining practical insight into credit systems, risk assessment, and interbank operations.
- Supported efforts to streamline internal control mechanisms and compliance documentation, contributing to faster month-end reporting.
- Strengthened understanding of corporate finance workflows, serving as a foundation for future financial and entrepreneurial initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA08-2026
Skills
- Finance & Analysis: Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Budgeting, Cost Management
- Business Development: B2B Negotiations, Export/Import Operations, Market Strategy
- Entrepreneurship: Venture Management, Capital Allocation, High-Value Sales
- Technical Skills: Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, PowerPoint, QuickBooks (Basic)
- Soft Skills: Leadership, Negotiation, Strategic Thinking, Global Communication
- Interests: International Finance, Agribusiness, Automotive Innovation, Equity Markets, Global Trade
- Entrepreneurial and innovative
- Client engagement
- Contract negotiation
- Organizational structuring
- Strategic planning
- Customer acquisition
- Start-up operations
- Negotiation
- Project management
- Customer focus
- Business planning
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Founder & Director
Exotic Imports
01.2024 - Current
Sales & International Representative
Shanin Group
01.2024 - 12.2024
Finance Intern
EnergyPac Power Generation Ltd
01.2023 - 12.2023
Finance Team Member
Horizon Express Ltd
01.2022 - 12.2022
Founder & Managing Director
AFRAD CATTLE RANCH & GENETICS
08.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Pennsylvania State University