Finance

Posted on: 2011-02-23

SEEKING A FULL-TIME POSITION IN A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ROLE

EDUCATION

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Troy, NY
B.S. in Business and Management | Concentration: Financial Systems | Minor: Psychology
Major GPA: 3.78 | Cumulative GPA: 3.59
Completion: May 2011    

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Auditing and Regulation Compliance | RPI
Spring 2011
> Gained a stronger understanding of the basic principles of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), the audit process and the different types of audit opinions.
> Thoroughly discussed the ethical responsibilities of auditors, current issues and assurance services

Personal Finance | RPI
Fall 2010
> Improved comprehension of the guidelines and principles for credit, debt, investment and risk management
> Developed financial analytical skills applicable to taxes, insurance and retirement strategies to create effective solutions to problems that may arise

Quantitative Methods for Business | RPI
Fall 2009
> Gained knowledge and practical application of project management, inventory control, forecasting, scheduling, facilities planning using advanced Excel techniques

Database and Quantitative Analysis Project| Microsoft
Spring 2009
> Utilized Access and Excel to gather, examine and interpret customer satisfaction data to derive information
> Created queries, forms and reports using Access to fulfill requirements set by Microsoft

Managerial Finance | RPI
Fall 2008
> Learned to analyzed corporate financial statements to make sound business decisions
> Developed understanding of standard financial business principles, methods and process

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Office Assistant, Office of Minority Student Affairs |Troy, NY
September 2010 – Present
> Created a database using Access to help the Office of Minority Student Affairs (OMSA) track the progress of all minority students while providing general office support to OMSA staff


AmeriCorps Summer VISTA, PathStone Community Improvement| Newburgh, NY
June 2010 - August 2010
> Created the lesson plan for a financial literacy course to be implemented in the future
> Assisted managing the Nora Cronin summer program for underprivileged girls while supporting the day to day needs of the non-profit

Student Caller, RPI Annual Fund | Troy, NY
January 2008 - May 2010
> Utilized excellent communication and documentation skills while effectively listening to RPI alumni concerns
> Received commission based income to motivate sales & promotion to Senior Caller for excellent productivity and work ethic

LEADERSHIP ROLES AND COMMITMENTS

Treasury Co-Chair of 32nd Annual National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)/ Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Career Fair | RPI
April 2010 - Present
> Receive, record, and authorize requests for disbursements in accordance with policies and procedures.
> Prepare budgets and monitor financial activities for one of the largest student run Career Fairs in the nation
> Improved internal financial procedures to achieve goals set by staff

Black Student Alliance Executive Board Member, Entertainment Co-Chair | RPI
September 2009 - May 2010
> Elected by membership as an Upperclassman Representative
> Required working with a team of students to plan fun and educational events for the membership

SKILLS

Computer: MS Office (Advanced Access & Excel)
Other: Attended the Juilliard Performing Arts School’s Music Advancement Program for Cello

CLUBS

Collegiate Affiliate of NSBE; Black Student Alliance General Body Member; African & Caribbean Students General Body Member; Entrepreneurship Club of RPI

AWARDS

PathStone Agency Wide Volunteer Award; Emily Roebling Scholarship; Rensselaer Alumni Scholarship; Dean’s List; Segal AmeriCorps Education Award