RODERICK D. EDWARDS
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SKILLS SUMMARY
Financial Analysis Cost Accounting QuickBooks
Valuation Microsoft Excel Crystal Reports
P&L Forecasting Microsoft Access Bloomberg
Financial Modeling Microsoft PowerPoint SAP
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
finance/financial services
Generated over $1,000,000 in revenue within 8-month period with sales knowledge through available consumer products
and services.
Performed ad-hoc financial analysis to prepare state returns of business entities within company.
Gathered data to prepare summaries according to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) for senior directors,
used for future reviews of business cases for capital investment.
Performed substantiation of tax returns of business entities within company.
Gained understanding of FINRA rules and regulations.
Analyzed client portfolios with financial services representatives to study level of risk aversion and investment needs.
Prepared journal entries and performed account reconciliations.
Evaluated company expenditures and revenues through accounts receivable and accounts payable.
Built financial projection/forecast models for financial statements (i.e. income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash
flows).
Composed business plan(s) of business structures for expansion and growth, which included market analysis, pricing and gross
margin targets, and financial projections.
Customer Service/Marketing/Problem Solving
Supported management in the implementation of marketing programs, special initiatives, and lead generation programs.
Managed prospect lists, data gathering, and client documentation.
Arranged presentations with clients to address financial concerns relating to personal assets, such as mortgages and automobiles,
resulting in financial plans to resolve current obligations.
Assisted financial services representatives with customer service and administrative support.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Aurora Entertainment, LLC Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Accountant, March 2013 – July 2013
Sanderson Farms, Inc. Laurel, Mississippi
Management Trainee, September 2011 – December 2012
Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Marketing Associate, March 2011 – August 2011
University of Southern Mississippi: Student Academic Enhancement Program Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Instructor/Tutor, June 2010 – December 2010
MetLife Resources Atlanta, Georgia
Intern, June 2009 – July 2009
Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, Georgia
College Work Study, February 2009 – May 2009
Economics Tutor, January 2008 – May 2009
Verizon Wireless Alpharetta, Georgia
Finance Tax Intern, June 2008 – July 2008
Wells Fargo Financial Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Credit Manager, June 2006 – July 2007
EDUCATION
Certificate of Completion (Focus on Personal Finance), The American College, August 2009
Master’s of Business Administration (Finance), Clark Atlanta University, May 2009
Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration (Marketing), University of Southern Mississippi, May 2007
ADDITIONAL
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
CFA Society of Atlanta Scholarship Recipient, 2008
Delta Sigma Pi