Fourth-year Economics student building practical skills and seeking first professional opportunities.
Portfolio of class projects and assignments that apply economic analysis, data interpretation, and problem solving from my senior-year studies.
Researching how economic, political, and institutional factors interacted to drive the UAE's 2026 OPEC exit, using a multicausal political-economy framework under Prof. Michael McBride. Analyzing 2018-2026 OPEC, EIA, and UAE government data, and benchmarking against Kuwait and Nigeria to isolate what distinguished the UAE's exit. Producing publishable worthy thesis by June 2027.
Collaborated in a team of 4 to diagnose Nike's revenue decline following its exit from wholesale distribution, competing against 23 teams. Recommended Selective Wholesale Revival, Athlete Franchise Model, and Nike as an Online Platform. Applied structured problem-solving and gained hands-on exposure to consulting case analysis and recommendation development.
Fourth-year Economics student building practical skills and seeking first professional opportunities.
I am Hayley Najjar, a senior studying Economics and completing my bachelor’s degree. I have limited formal work experience and am preparing to start my career. I focus on economic thinking and learning practical skills as I transition from studies to professional work.
Experience
Sales Intern
Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah · July 2025 -August 2025
Finance Intern
SONY FZE Middle East & Africa · July 2024 - August 2024
Business Operations Intern
Nexus Insurance Brokers LLC · June 2024 - July 2024
Education
University of California, Irvine 6 School of Social Sciences
Bachelors of Arts in Economics | Minor in Management · Class of 2027
Irvine Valley College 6 School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Associates of Arts in Economics
Skills
Researching how economic, political, and institutional factors interacted to drive the UAE's 2026 OPEC exit, using a multicausal political-economy framework under Prof. Michael McBride. Analyzing 2018-2026 OPEC, EIA, and UAE government data, and benchmarking against Kuwait and Nigeria to isolate what distinguished the UAE's exit. Producing publishable worthy thesis by June 2027.
Collaborated in a team of 4 to diagnose Nike's revenue decline following its exit from wholesale distribution, competing against 23 teams. Recommended Selective Wholesale Revival, Athlete Franchise Model, and Nike as an Online Platform. Applied structured problem-solving and gained hands-on exposure to consulting case analysis and recommendation development.