MeetMichael Rotem aka
Goal-Seeker
Table ofContentsThe Past...--------------------------------------------Lifelong LearnerMy educational history
Lifelong LeaderMy leadership roles
Personal AssetsMy passions, strengths, & skills
E-Commerce & Internet MarketingMy contributions
PIX 11 InternshipMy value added
Merrill Lynch InternshipMy value added
The Present...--------------------------------------------My Passions, Problems, Positioning, & PurposeMy plan to reach my purpose and take on challenges
Family ManMy contribution to keeping my family close
Past or Present ProjectsMy web sites or web sites I help out
Dashboard for SuccessMy daily agenda to achieve my purpose
Success Systems & Organizational AffiliationsMy organizations that allow me to exploit my passions
The Future.--------------------------------------------Three Personal & Professional GoalsMy desired accomplishments
VisionMy path to achieve my goals
Contact MichaelMy email, phone, & mailing address
“I am currently a Senior at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University majoring in Accounting. Following the completion of my degree, I would like to utilize my analytical skills at a fortune 500 company. I come from
a background which includes a variety of detail-oriented work in the financial services and accounting industries. I would love to leverage my strong work
ethic to help improve a company's growth.’’
30-Second Pitch
ThePastWhere I’ve Been...
Lifelong LearnerLivingston High School2008
Indiana University,Kelley School of BusinessBA in Accounting, 2012
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Nutritional SupplementsConstantly researching about beneficial supplements for exercise
EconomyStudying different sector of the economy and how they affect businesses
Lifelong LeaderGolf-----------------------------------------Livingston High School Golf TeamCaptain
Horizons Day CampHead Golf Instructor
PersonalAssetsPassions--------------------------------------------ExerciseStrength training
The Stock MarketResearching different companies
BasketballPlaying as well as learning about all aspects of the sport
Internet MarketingDriving customers to internet businesses to make money
Skills & Subjects--------------------------------------------GolfPlaying recreationally and competitively
E-CommerceDesigning and maintaining an e-commerce website
TacticalCreating organized ways to effectively solve problems
ListenerUnderstanding and reading between the lines
Strengths--------------------------------------------MotivatorInspiring those around me to succeed
DeterminedDriven to becoming knowledgeable
VisionaryDevelop new ideas to improve the status quo
PassionateDoing my best to exceed my goals
E-Commerce & Internet Marketing
Co-owner of Parade and Drill Team Equipment family business started in 1934
Transformed the phone/fax ordering system to an e-commerce website containing over 300 products for a company with about $100,000 in annual sales and 3,700 customers
Introduced various internet marketing strategies through Search Engine Optimization and Cost-Per-Action advertising to boost traffic to the website by 20% in the first month
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Recognized Cost-Per-Click affiliate responsible for directing clients to e-commerce websites
Converted over 100 leads for the website
Tribune Broadcasting, New York, NY June-August 2010Accounting Department Intern, Assistant to the Manager of Financial Planning for WPIX-TV
Managed a team of three interns in a survey analysis for the Creative Services department and developed fivevisually informative diagrams displaying the collected data leading to revised branding strategies
Conducted a comprehensive business and revenue analysis through the use of pivot tables in Microsoft Excel todetermine on-air programming profitability
Interacted closely with the General Sales Manager to realize the potential impact on sales revenue of alternatesyndicated programs
Facilitated a month-end variance report comparing the projected and actual program costs to improve accuracy for future estimates
Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, New York, NY June-August 2011Advisory Intern, Global Wealth and Investment Management Group
Implemented a new filing system which extracted important client data for financial advisors to make client meetings more efficient
Researched and presented on the consumer and investing habits of the Baby Boomer Generation to provide financial advisors with information to better target their largest client segment
Compiled research on the relationship between dividend yield and share price to determine the best investments for over 75 client Personal Investment Accounts
Supported the FAND Group, a team of financial advisors who manage $500 million in assets, in preparing Client
Resource Management reports to analyze client portfolio progress and maximize investment opportunities
ThePresentWhere I Am...
My Passions, Problems, Positioning & PurposePassions & Problems--------------------------------------------1. Passions » My Golf ClubsBalancing my responsibilities, career and leisure time. Being able to have the freedom to experience what I am most interested in.
2. Problems » My Golf BallsRemembering my personal assets and past successes. Not putting too much pressure on myself.
Positioning----------------------------------------3. Positioning » My Golf CourseBe the best Goal-Seeker I can be. Ensuring that I stay on track. I need to stay committed to my purpose.
Purpose--------------------------------------------4. Purpose » My HoleMy purpose is to help businesses make the most intelligent decisions given the resources they have. I plan on using the knowledge I gain to run my own business. I also want to be able to deliver customized solutions for clients based on their wants and needs.
Family Man
Organizer of Yearly Family Vacations
ArubaBahamasBostonCaliforniaFlorida
Dominican RepublicIsraelItalySpain
Got Family Dog
Past or Present Projects
ServicesEquipment.comParade Equipment E-Commerce website
CampusProtein.comBodybuilding Supplement Website
Dashboard for Success
Success Systems & Organizational AffiliationsGolf--------------------------------------------IU Golf Club Team MemberOpportunity to compete on a competitive level against other Big 10 schools.
USGAGolf Handicap tracking system that allows me to play in various tournaments and events.
School--------------------------------------------Student Accounting SocietyAble to meet with various representatives of top accounting firms and participate in charitable events with the society.
Internet--------------------------------------------Bodybuilding.comActive forum member. Keeps me on track with my goals and informed on the latest tips.
CPABeyond.comA website that provides a market for online advertisers to meet online businesses.
TheFutureWhere I Am Going.
Three Personal & Professional GoalsTo become a Certified Public Accounting and contribute to a Big 4 Accounting firm in the auditing department.
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To become a highly respected entrepreneur for being passionate and creative
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To achieve financial freedom so I can travel and experience different parts of the world with my family
Vision
Retirement“It is extremely satisfying to look back on my career and
say that I exceeded the goals I set for myself back in my
senior year at Indiana University.”
Eulogy“Michael Rotem was a man of great character and everyone who came into contact with him soon realized
that. Michael’s unique qualities allowed him to live the dream he
always wanted.”
Master of Accounting
CPA Exam
Successful Career
Entrepreneur
ContactMichaelEmail --------------------------------------------
Phone --------------------------------------------
973.943.3086
Mail --------------------------------------------
401 S. DunnBloomington, IN 47401
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