Recent BS, Accounting graduate eager to launch successful Public Accounting career where

academic background as well as practical experience will translate to dynamic results for the employer

 

Ø  Key coursework in Managerial Accounting, Advanced Financial Accounting II, Advanced Corporate Finance, Auditing, Advanced Taxation, Accounting Information Systems, Organizational Computing, Government and Non-For-Profit Accounting, Forensic Accounting, Investments Management, and Financial Markets and Institutions as well as Strategic Management and Speech Communication

Ø  Professional experience in the financial services sector, with strong customer service skills

Ø  Solid background in International Business focused on Europe and Asia through Purchasing Internship as well as Study Abroad Program in Spain; fluent in Spanish language

Ø  Dynamic strategic planning, organization and time management skills vital to maximizing productivity and meeting critical deadlines in steering projects/workflow

Ø  Computer Savvy, with proficiency in Microsoft, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

 

 

Bank Teller, The Industrial Federal Credit Union-Lafayette, IN                                     8/06 - 8/07; 8/08 - 3/09

Gained valuable practical experience in financial services sector, with focus on delivering quality customer service in facilitating banking transactions

Demonstrated solid mathematical skills and detail orientation in accurately processing and balancing over $10K in daily transactions

Took the initiative to acquire skills and knowledge beyond job scope in areas including opening new accounts and consulting with members in home mortgage loans and lines of credit, all vital tools in expanding business channels

Capitalized on opportunity to participate in 8-hour training seminar targeted toward credit union product lines and supporting marketing and sales strategies

 

Purchasing Internship, Carrier Corporation United Technologies, Madrid, Spain                          1/08-6/08

Collaborated with head of European purchasing and Global Purchasing in researching and sourcing competitive suppliers across Eastern Europe and Asia

Conveyed part specifications and negotiated costs and quantities with suppliers for multiple parts supporting Madrid operations

Actively reported cost reduction progress to Madrid and Stuttgart centers as well as global purchasing managers; traveled to present findings and validate potential cost reductions

Proficiently compiled complex financial data addressing costs of parts as well as profit margins

Contributed bi-lingual skills toward English to Spanish translation for team members

 

Additional background in diverse customer-focused, service-oriented industries

 

 

BS, Accounting Purdue University, Krannert School of Management-West Lafayette, IN; May 2010

Minors: Spanish and Finance

GPA: 3.05

Spain Study Abroad Program, Fall 2007

Member, Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Fraternity; 2009-2010

Pledge Class President, Theta Chi; 2006