Carrie Dotson 1234 Broadway St. Charles, MO 63333 555-555-6657 cdotson@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE

Obtain an internship in the accounting field to apply classroom concepts in the ‘real world of work’.

EDUCATION

Southeast Missouri State University – AACSB Accredited Cape Girardeau, Missouri May 2014

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Major: Accounting Minor: Finance Accounting GPA: 4.0/4.0 o Will complete the 150 hour requirement – May 2014 Overall GPA: 3.80/4.0

o Earned 26% of college expenses by working during school and summers

o Plan to sit for the CPA Exam – July 2014

WORK EXPERIENCE

Southeast Missouri State University August 2011 - Present

Computer Lab Assistant Cape Girardeau, MO

Assist students with Microsoft programs and other available software

Keep computers and printers clean and up-to-date, making sure everything is working correctly

ABC Travel Inc. September 2010 – May 2011

Administrative Assistant / Receptionist Cape Girardeau, MO

Worked with Client Base (CB+) database, Microsoft Word, and Excel

Held the Executive Assistant position for the company incentives program

Provided customer service, answered phones, did special projects including career fairs and company advertising

Johnson Market August 2008 – August 2009

Cashier Cedar Hill, MO

Handled money, solved customer issues, balanced personal drawer, and answered phones

Data PLUSCorporation June 2007 – August 2007

Administrative Assistant Saint Louis, MO

Worked with databases, Microsoft Word and Excel, and other computer programs

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES/ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Organizations:

Beta Alpha Psi Accounting – Mu Xi Chapter Member August 2012 – Present

Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society Member May 2012 – Present

Southeast Women’s Club Volleyball Member Fall 2011 – Present

Humane Society of Southeast Missouri Volunteer Spring 2013 – Present

Scholarships/Awards:

Outstanding Accounting Student for the Year 2012 – 2013

Margaret “Peggy” Spradling Accounting Award Fall 2012 – Spring 2013

Dean’s Honor List, Southeast Missouri State University Fall 2010 – Present

Dean’s Honor List, Truman State University Fall 2009 – Spring 2010

Bright Flight Scholarship Fall 2009 – Spring 2013

Wilver W. and Dolores H. Wessel Scholarship Fall 2011 – Spring 2012

National Merit® Commended Scholar (Fall 2008)

Joyce R. Moore 1234 Main Street • Saint Peters, MO 63139 • (555) 555-5555 • jmoore1234@gmail.com

EDUCATION Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO December, 2013

Bachelor of Science: Business Administration Major: Finance/ Minor: Psychology GPA: 3.3/4.0

SKILLS QuickBooks

Excel/Word

Financial statements

Data Entry

Detail Oriented

Team Oriented

Adaptability

Organized

Accounting

CERTIFICATIONS H&R Block Tax Preparation Certification

RELEVANT WORK & INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE Finance Intern Saint Louis, MO June- Present

Noah’s Ark of St. Louis

Post payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions

Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations

Finance Intern

Interiors PLUS Cape Girardeau, MO Sept. 2012- Present

Work with accounting systems in analyzing and resolving issues related to bank reconciliations, accounting records,

billings and receivables

Preparing financial spreadsheets, budgets and forecasts

Performed clerical duties such as data entry, filing documents, record keeping etc.

Office Assistant Cape Girardeau, MO May 2011-August 2011

Instant Business Solutions

Helped prepare monthly, weekly financial reports, and managed CRM

Managed specialized information, reports, forms dealing with fees, billing, payroll etc.

Collected, understood, processed, verified and reported accounting related-information

WORK EXPERIENCE Psychiatric Technician Cape Girardeau, MO Mar. 2012- Present

Missouri Bootheel Consortium

Teaching and developing youth skills to enhance self-concept and encourage them to succeed in life

CAMPUS ENGAGEMENT Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO

Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity, Incorporated April 2012- Present

Office Held: Professional Chairman

Educate chapter members to the expectations of the workforce and teach employer networking skills

Finance Club Sept.2010- Present

Attend conferences cultural events that enable students to network with career professionals

Tutor services to students who require additional course work assistance

COMMUNITY SERVICE Volunteer Front Desk Attendant Cape Girardeau, MO Sept. 2011- Present

St. Francis Medical Center

Joe Smith

Xxxx S. Jackson Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 555-444-1234 joesmith@gmail.com

Objective

A position in marketing for a business, in particular, for a business that focuses on sport and athletes.

EDUCATION Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau MO Dec. 2014 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Marketing & Management GPA: 3.4/4.0

EXPERIENCE Diane Fitness Cape Girardeau, MO August 2011-Present Intern Design and distribute posters, flyers and business cards to advertise company Manage internet and social media advertising/promotion via website, Facebook and Twitter Create campaigns to encourage new business by utilizing target marketing for campaigns Manage pricing of new campaigns and price per session

CAMPUS ENGAGEMENT

Alpha Phi Omega (social sorority) August 2011 - Present Recruiting Chairman

o Organized new member recruiting including event planning, recruitment practices training, etc.; exceeded new recruit goal by 15%

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/VOLUNTEER Project Charlie Cape Girardeau MO March 2013 Volunteering with fellow athletes to educate children about different sports Help with school work and activities Concession Stand for SEMO Football Games, Cape Girardeau MO, August-November 2011

Manage a team and the finances; advertise and promote products; develop customer relationships

Coaching Newcastle, England January-August 2009 Assisted tennis coaches to organize player drills Supervise & encourage up to twenty small children to gain confidence & skills

SKILLS

Computer - PC MSWord – tables, design/layout, poster/business card/flyer

design; Excel – spreadsheet, formulas, graphs; Access – create database, organize tables, report writing; Power Point – slides, animations, power point presentations

Computer - MAC iMovie – create and edit film; Sketchbook Express – design and create logos

Interpersonal/Leadership Community outreach, coaching/mentoring, leadership skills earned from teamwork as an athlete

EDUCATION

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY Cape Girardeau, MO

Bachelor of Science in Management May 2014

GPA: 3.969/4.0

Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management May 2014

GPA: 3.969/4.0

WORK EXPERIENCE

University Tees Campus Manager Cape Girardeau, MO January 2013- Present

Promote the University Tees Company on the Southeast campus, organize t-shirt orders, price

potential orders, work with customers and help out with the designing process.

Jayson Jewelers, LTD. Sales Associate Cape Girardeau, MO September 2011- Present

Work directly with customers and organize paperwork that deals with ordering, inventory,

pricing, repairs and shipping. Implement marketing projects using social media such as Facebook

and Constant Contact.

Melody’s Quality Jewelry Sales Associate Mexico, MO May 2008- December 2012

Execute managerial tasks such as paying bills, ordering products, tracking accounts receivable

and facilitating repair jobs. Help customers with jewelry sales and repair needs. Market the

jewelry store by designing post cards, designing e-mails on Constant Contact and implementing

Facebook ads.

CAMPUS LEADERSHIP

Alpha Sigma Nu September 2011- Present

T-Shirt Chair

Design t-shirt artwork, order t-shirts, organize and manage t-shirt sign-up sheet, pay invoices

and distribute shirts efficiently. This job utilizes my organizational and creativity skills.

Corresponding Secretary

Keep in contact with other chapters through letters sent, paperwork transferred or gifts

presented. This job utilizes my organizational skills and allows me to be connected and

networked to other chapters.

Collegiate DECA September 2012- Present

Active Member

Southeast Missouri State University Student Alumni Association January 2013- Present

Active Member

Redhawk Colliegate Entrepreneurs January 2013- Present

Active Member

SKILLS

Computer- PC MSWord: Tables, layout/design, text merge Access: Database creation; report writing; SharePoint: Website design & content management, PowerPoint: slides, animations, presentations Excel: spreadsheets; formulas; pivot tables

Interpersonal Customer service, Presentations, Relationship Building

Social Media Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, LinkedIn

1234 S. Broadway Cape Girardeau, MO. 63701 573.555.5555 Cjones111@gmail.com

Jason Smith

46 North Street Cape Girardeau, MO (555) 999-5555 jsmith10@gmail.com

PROFILE

Seeking to obtain a career position for Fall 2013 in the Cape Girardeau area. Possess managerial skills, self-motivation,

and exceptional written and verbal communication abilities. Experienced in working with diverse populations, building

working relationships, and extensive customer service.

EDUCATION

Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration August 2013

Major: International Business Minor: Marketing

WORK EXPERIENCE

Vice President of Operations – NTHfluence, Cape Girardeau, MO March 2013 – Present

Douglas C. Greene Start-Up Studio

Connect with nonprofit organizations that can effectively utilize the site

Achieve goals for connecting with organizations with organizations utilizing the site

Help department achieve goals

Student Worker – Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO September 2009 – August 2013

School of Polytechnic Advising and Department of IET

Built rapport with students and coworkers increasing repeat visits and positive work environment

Communicated verbally with associates, managers, and students to build strong, healthy relationships

Solved students’ problems with products and services by collaborating to attain an agreeable resolution

Responded to student inquiries and direct phone calls to appropriate personnel 1

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES

International Experience: NIBS 2013 Worldwide Case Competition – Belgium March 2013

WENZAO Chinese Summer Camp – Taiwan July 2012

BA490 Image Program – Germany May - June 2012

January Pre-Session Trip – Italy (14 days) January 2012

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates December 2011

Cross-Cultural Experience: Libyan Youth Council, Los Angeles, CA December 2010

LEADERSHIP/ACTIVITIES/HONORS

Member - Toastmasters International April 2013 - Present

Member - International Business Club 2009 - Present

Current Position: President (2011-2013)

Organized International Food Fair

Member - Collegiate DECA 2009 - Present

Past Positions: Secretary and Treasurer (Fall 2010, Fall 2012)

Placed proficiency at state wide competitions

Member - Phi Beta Lambda 2008 - 2010

Placed third in a team event at National Leadership Conference

Member - Rock Climbing Club 2009 - 2010

Member - Emerging Leaders Fall 2009

Leadership - Transition to New Tomorrow, Transition to Leadership

Volunteer - Foreign Language Fair, Operation Christmas Child, Adopt a Dane, First Robotics

Collegiate Intramurals – Indoor and Sand Volleyball, Indoor and Outdoor Soccer

Samuel J. Johnson 1234 Roack Rd Johnsonville MO 63123 (555) 555-5444 Samueljjohnson1987@yahoo.com

EDUCATION

Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration December 2013

Majors: Accounting and Finance GPA: 3.5/4.0

Planned 150 hour completion: Fall 2013 Plan to sit for CPA: Spring 2014

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Teller First National Bank Cape Girardeau MO May 2013-Present

Balanced a cash drawer and processed customer transactions daily

Developed an accounting system for a local small business

Accounting Intern Stanley, Dirnberger, Hopper, & Assoc. Cape Girardeau, MO January 2013-April 2013

Filed tax returns and produced clients financial statements and bank reconciliations

WORK EXPERIENCE

Electronics Sales Associate Sears Grand Cape Girardeau, MO June 2012- January 2013

Operated and counted cash registers daily and used customer service skills to help customers

Equipment Cleaner Rental Land Cape Girardeau, MO January 2012-June 2012

Machine Operator/Truck Loader Scott Company St. Louis MO May 2010-October 2011

Maintenance/Painter Proctor & Gamble Cape Girardeau MO May 2007- August 2009

SPECIAL SKILLS

Coursework: Cost Non-for-Profit Governmental International Financial Statement Audit and

Income Tax Accounting Financial Management Real Estate Modern Financial Institutions

PC Computer: Advanced: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Proficient: Microsoft Access and Quickbooks

CAMPUS ENGAGEMENT

Interfraternity Council Executive Board

Vice President of Education December 2012-Present

Plan campus-wide educational learning events for fraternities and sororities

Sigma Nu, Mu Kappa Chapter (Social Fraternity)

President December 2011-December 2012

Oversaw all chapter operations

Served as a delegate at Leadership and International Conventions

Treasurer December 2010-December 2011

Created budgets, collected membership dues and performed regular maintenance of chapter accounts

L.E.A.D Chairman December 2012-Present

Plan and facilitate leadership and ethical development seminars for chapter members

Alumni Relations Chairman December 2012-Present

Member August 2009-Present

Omicron Delta Kappa (Honor Society)

Treasurer/Secretary May 2012-Present

Member January 2012-Present

Beta Alpha Psi (Accounting Fraternity) Member January 2012-Present

Order of Omega (Greek Honor Society) Member April 2012-Present

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Rotary International Member June 2012-Present

Sue Jones

1776 North Sprigg Street #101 Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 (555) 555-5555 Sjones15@yahoo.com

O B J E C T I V E

Dedicated CPA candidate seeking a staff accountant or related position in the Cape Girardeau region.

E D U C A T I O N

Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO Bachelor of Science in Business Administration AACSB Accredited May 2014 Major: Accounting Cumulative GPA 3.68, Accounting GPA 3.13, Will sit for CPA: Summer 2013 John A. Logan College Carterville, IL Associate of Science in Business Administration and Accounting, 3.83 GPA May 2012

K E Y S K I L L S

Computer - PC MSWord-tables, design/layout, text merge; Excel-spreadsheet, formulas, graphs; Access-create database, report writing, organize tables; Power Point- slides, animations, power point presentations

Computer – MAC In-Design-create ads, collateral materials, t-shirt design

Certifications & Specialized Skills

CPR/AED; First Aid; Fluent speaking, reading, writing Spanish as second language.

Interpersonal/Leadership Customer Service, Presentations, Coaching/Mentoring, Community Outreach

R E L E V A N T W O R K E X P E R I E N C E

Baer & Edington, LLC Jackson, MO Jan 2013-Present Tax Preparation Intern ▪ Tax return preparation using Ultra Tax Software, CS File Cabinet and Excel Thomas R. Higgins Accounting, LLC Cape Girardeau, MO Feb 2012-May 2012 Accounting Clerk ▪ Creation of chart of accounts and opening balances, recording deposits

and checks, bank reconciliation, budget entry, review of financial statements

Carbondale Park District Carbondale, IL July 2008-Aug 2012 ▪ Customer service in a diverse environment, cash register experience,

verification of opening/closing deposits, facility and appointment scheduling

A F F I L I A T I O N S , H O N O R S , A N D S E R V I C E

Southeast Missouri State University

Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants, member Sept 2012-Present Treasurer, Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Honors Society-Mu Xi chapter May 2012-Present

Responsible for bank reconciliations, bank deposits, collection of member dues Service: Junior Achievement program, Project Homeless Connect, Williams Feb, Aug. 2012

Syndrome Walk/Run, New Student Recruitment Phi Kappa Phi National Honors Society, member Mar 2011-Present Future Business Leaders of America Phi Beta Lambda, member Aug. 2011-May 2012 Regional Achievement, Community College, and Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships Aug. 2011-May 2012