Education Certified Public Accountant, State of
Illinois, March 2009
Master of Accountancy Science: December 2007
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy: May 2006
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Minor: History
Graduate GPA: 3.40
Undergraduate GPA: 3.20
Work Playboy Enterprises, Chicago, IL
Experience Inc.
Financial Analyst January 2011 - April
2011
( Assisted in the preparation of the Form 10-K and other
governmental reports ensuring they were completed in a
timely manner and in adherence with governmental/industry
guidelines
( Prepared the monthly consolidation of financial statements
and internal financial information packages provided to
divisional and senior management
( Assisted in the consolidation of financial plan information
included in the monthly internal financial information
packages provided to divisional and senior management
( Compiled relevant supporting documents and reports for
financial statements, tables and footnote disclosures
included in the Form 10-K in order to assist in an efficient
audit of the annual report
KPMG, LLP Chicago, IL
Senior Audit Associate July 2009 - August
2010
Audit Associate January 2008 - June
2009
Audit Intern January 2007 - March
2007
( In-charge auditor involved in the staffing, scheduling,
planning, and execution of audit plan on multiple public and
private company audit engagements and other attestation
engagements
( Performed audit procedures over many different balance sheet
and income statement balances including, but not limited to,
Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Fixed Assets, Accounts
Payable, Other Accruals, Equity and Revenue on a variety of
different clients and industries
( Reviewed documentation of audit procedures performed and
results obtained by staff associates to ensure procedures
were followed properly and conclusion reached were
sufficiently supported by the results of those procedures
( Reviewed the accuracy, consistency and completeness of each
of my clients' 10-K filings, or other relevant financial
reporting packages
( Analyzed fluctuations in client account balances throughout
different stages of the audit process in order to understand
the company and the industry in which they operate and to
identify the audit risks that would need the most attention
when performing our other procedures
Calamos Asset Management, Naperville, IL
Inc.
Mutual Fund Accounting May 2006 - August
Intern 2006
Institutional Operations May 2005 - August
Intern 2005
( Reconciled account cash balances and positions on a daily
basis
( Reviewed data presented in a daily report for senior
management
( Prepared and reviewed ongoing client-specific reports
( Updated and maintained client information held in the client
file
( Prepared and provided audit documentation to external
auditors
( Trained new employees on the tasks required in institutional
operations department
Computer Proficient in use of all Microsoft Operating Systems,
Microsoft Office applications, and IDEA
Skills