JOS MARCELINO HERRERA

805-***-**** . abg883@r.postjobfree.com . 573 W. Guiberson Rd .

Fillmore, CA 93015

Career Objective: To obtain a position in the Accounting profession that

will enable me to receive a CPA license. I am a CPA candidate who has

passed all 4 sections of the CPA exam and need 1 year of working experience

under a CPA with an active license to receive my license.

EDUCATION

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Sept 2007 -

December 2010

B.A. Economics . B.A. Latin American Studies . Minor Chicano Studies . 38

units in Accounting . 255 total units

Overall GPA: 3.43 (on scale of 4.0) . 3 time recipient of Dean's Honors

List

Fillmore High School

Aug 2003 - June 2007

Valedictorian . Graduated #1 in class . Overall GPA: 4.5 (highest overall

GPA in Fillmore High School history) . Ventura County Star Scholar Athlete

. US Army Scholar Athlete Award

EXPERIENCE

Magnolia Savings Mortgage (Part time)

June 2007 - Dec 2010

Bookkeeper / Office Administrator

. Provided basic bookkeeping responsibilities which included bank

reconciliations, operation of QuickBooks, and gathering data for tax

preparation.

. Oversaw property management division of company and updated property

accounts.

. Possess knowledge of various account types and accounting transactions.

. Responsible for loan document preparation, reviewing credit reports,

verifying debts and assets, ordering real estate appraisals and title

work for adherence to proper underwriting guidelines.

. Managed and monitored pipeline and communicated status of loans

throughout process.

Sonbros Records (Self-Employed)

March 2008 - March 2011

Bookkeeper / Director of Marketing and Promotions

. Provided basic bookkeeping services for company and generated detailed

financial and operational projections (i.e. revenue per musical act,

expenses per department, etc.).

. Monitored expenses to ensure compliance with master budget by performing

monthly variance analyses.

. Planned, developed, and implemented advertising and sales promotion

strategies for various musical acts.

. Directed creative development of new musical acts and subsequent record

releases.

. Sought out sponsorships, cameo appearances (film and television), and

other forms of alternative promotion

. Designed and administered email marketing, social media, and websites for

the label's musical acts.

Tutor (Self-Employed)

April 2006 - Present

. Remediate student's learning disabilities, develop student's learning

ability, and provide daily lessons for academic growth.

. Provide clear parent communication, effective instruction, and complete

customer satisfaction.

. Highly effective tutor passionate about helping students dramatically

improve their academic performance.

. Worked with a variety of students in regards to education level

(elementary school to university level), age, ethnicity, subject area

(science, math, reading, foreign language, history, etc.) and

socioeconomic status.

. Developed excellent communication skills.

Music Teacher (Self-Employed)

Feb 2003 - Present

. Highly knowledgeable, creative and resourceful music teacher with

experience in developing students' interest in and appreciating music

through teaching theory, history and practical skills.

. Evaluate students' interests, aptitudes, temperament, and individual

characteristics to determine suitable instrument for beginner.

. Illustrate basic musical concepts (e.g. time and rhythm) for students

through activities such as playing recorded music or playing an

instrument.

. Design creative activities to allow students to experience different

musical styles, interpret musical scores and compose their own music.

. Provide aural training through the performance of music, talks,

discussion, use of audiovisual equipment, practical music and written

assignments.

. Teach students ranging from ages 6-50.

Musician (Self-Employed)

July 1997 - Present

. Musical director of musical group Hermanos Herrera, a family group

consisting of myself and my five siblings. The group performs various

styles of traditional Mexican music and has 7 recordings under the

Sonbros Record label.

. The group has toured internationally, performed at world renowned

venues alongside the biggest names in the music industry, appeared on

numerous national and international television programs, received

prestigious recognitions, and has had songs reach the Billboard Top 40

Charts.

. Play various instruments: saxophone, harp, piano, guitar, violin, etc.

SKILLS

. CPA candidate: passed all 4 sections of the CPA exam

. Trilingual: Fluent/Literate in English, Spanish, and Nahuatl

. Effective communication skills and capable of working within a team or

autonomously when required

o Particpated in financial accounting simulation while at UCLA; 1 of only

20 schools in the nation to partake in this in-depth simulation;

consisted of analyzing and preparing complete set of financial

statements (with disclosure notes); very in-depth work as comparted to

standard book work

. Strong knowledge of computer systems and software such as:

o PC & MAC . Microsoft Office (with advanced skill in Excel, PowerPoint,

Word, etc.) . Accounting software (i.e. QuickBooks, TaxCut, etc.) .

Adobe (advanced skill in Photoshop, Flash, Acrobat, Dreamweaver,

Fireworks, etc.) . Programming languages (HTML, XML, Action Script,

CSS, JavaScript, Object-Oriented Programming, etc.) . Certified for

above computer software skills through Lynda.com

. Ability to quickly learn new software packages

. Strong work ethic; Commitment to excellence

o Graduated from UCLA in 3 years (completed 255 units, attained a double

major, and a minor)

o Practice music for 4 hours (daily), active gym goer (intense daily

work outs)

. Creative problem solver with an ability to accurately research, gather

information & provide analysis

. Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills

. Ability to work unsupervised; take pride in giving my best effort at all

times

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

. Community Activist

o Spearheaded various benefit concerts, featuring my musical group,

which raised over $100,000 for local service clubs and high school.

Continue to be active in the community.

o Member of numerous clubs at UCLA and while in high school (i.e.

Student Accounting Society, UCLA Alumni Association, Latino Business

Student Association, UCLA Mariachi, Jazz Band, Relay for Life, etc.)

. Distinguished Musician

. Active Churchgoer and member of the St. Francis of Assisi Church Altar

Rosary Society

. Accomplished Athlete

o 3 sport athlete (Basketball, Track and Field, and Cross Country) in

high school; set a number of school records and received All-State

recognition; participated in intramural sports while at UCLA; 2011

Weightlifting Competition Champion (Lightweight division)

. Firm family values

o Help care for my paralyzed Grandfather who has lived with me and my

family for the past 8 years

o Farm hand and livestock handler; supervise and maintain my family's 8

acre ranch; general farm duties include orange/avocado irrigation,

harvesting, cultivating, planting, spraying, and basic maintenance of

farm machinery.

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