Hakim Lee
About Hakim Lee
Hakim Lee is a Senior Finance Manager at US Foods, specializing as a Merchandising Business Partner. He has extensive experience in finance, having held various roles at US Foods and previous positions in the insurance industry, complemented by advanced academic qualifications in business administration and finance.
Current Role at US Foods
Hakim Lee serves as the Senior Finance Manager, Merchandising Business Partner at US Foods. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's financial strategy and operations in the Greater Chicago Area. In this role, he leverages his extensive experience in finance and analytics to support merchandising initiatives.
Previous Experience at US Foods
Hakim Lee has a significant history with US Foods, where he worked in various finance-related roles. He began as a Senior Business Analyst from 2013 to 2015, then transitioned to Lead Business Analyst from 2015 to 2016. Following this, he served as Finance Manager, Merchandising Business Partner from 2016 to 2019. His tenure at US Foods spans six years, during which he developed expertise in financial analysis and business partnering.
Education and Expertise
Hakim Lee earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Rochester, where he studied Finance, Competitive and Organizational Strategy from 2010 to 2013. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology and Anthropology from Colgate University, completed from 2003 to 2007. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his analytical skills and financial expertise.
Financial Skills and Training
Hakim Lee possesses advanced training in financial statement analysis and business modeling techniques, including Markov Models and Monte Carlo Simulation. He is skilled in conducting complex regression analyses and utilizes advanced statistical tools such as IBM SPSS 21 and Oracle Crystal Ball in his work. His expertise also includes advanced valuation techniques like Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and Residual Income.
Early Career Experience
Before his time at US Foods, Hakim Lee worked in the insurance sector. He was a Financial Sales Representative at Bankers Conseco Life Insurance Company from 2009 to 2011 and later served as a Financial Sales Professional at New York Life Insurance Company from 2011 to 2012. These roles provided him with foundational experience in financial sales and client management.