Education
Aug 2006 - May 2010
Work experience
May 2009 - Aug 2009
Sales Representative
University Directories
- Sold advertising space in collegiate planners within the Princeton University sales territory
- Sold over $6,000 of advertising
- Made over 30 cold calls a day for a period of 10 weeks
- Completed a seven-day sales training program in North Carolina
May 2008 - Aug 2008
Transatlantic Reinsurance
- Worked in Accounts Payable department
- Responsible for invoice entry and cash flow analysis
May 2007 - Aug 2007
QBE the Americas
- Employed within the treasury department of QBE the Americas
- Managed the company’s state deposits and updated the company’s LOC’s
- Interacted with banks while transferring treasury’s cash and assets under deadline
- Assisted the treasurer in day-to-day operations
May 2005 - Aug 2005
Entertainment Brokers International
- Executed policy issuance to company’s clients
- Conducted research on prospective clients to identify any potential insurance risk
- Highlighted potential insurance risks in prospective film projects
- Trained at the home office in Los Angeles for two weeks
May 2004 - Aug 2004
Clarendon Insurance Group
- Created an extensive database of vital accounting information
- Organized the company’s policy information in Excel spreadsheets
Summary
I'm an outgoing, self-starter with a thirst for knowledge and a passion for success. My greatest life-skill is my ability to connect with people--- no matter what age, gender, ethnicity, or country of origin. I'm a person who loves to think outside-the-box and discover things for myself. I believe that success in anything rests on practice and that if I put my mind to it, I can accomplish anything.
Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity
o As Vice President of Finance, responsible for development and implementation of:
- Cash flow reporting system – provided clarity to organizational expensing
- Cash distribution system – increased control over cash budget
- Projected budget – developed and accurately followed annual budget projections
- Fundraising program – increased yearly revenues two-fold
o As Member of Executive Board, lobbied successfully for the development and implementation of:
- Committee system – provided a much-needed support system for e-Board members
- Brotherhood chair position – helped boost organizational spirit and morale
- Safe-driver program – ensured safety of brothers, while significantly reducing risk
- Incentive/penalty system – clearly defined brother expectations, rewards, and penalties, thereby helping to increase organizational motivation
Activities
Academic Organizations & Accomplishments
- Inductee to the National Honors Society for Financial Management at TCNJ
- Member of the FMA (Financial Management Association) TCNJ Chapter
- Scored a 1420 out of 1600 on SAT Proficiency Test
Community Service
- Co-founder of the non-profit organization Love4Books, Inc., providing schools and libraries with classic literature geared towards inspiring young readers (www.Love4Books.com)
- Efforts have been recognized in The Star Ledger and The Courier News
Cultural Experience
- Studied abroad at the National University of Ireland at Galway in spring 2008
- Have traveled to Sweden, Australia, France, Spain, England, Belgium, Italy & Morocco
Athletics
- Played Division III football at The College of New Jersey
- All-County & All-Area HS Football; played in 2006 Snapple Bowl XIII all-star game