Amira Swenson
************@*****.***
608-***-**** (cell)
School Address: Permanent Address:
*** ********* ** **** ***** Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242 Boscobel, WI 53805
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
To become a CPA and practice public accounting
EDUCATION
Hillsdale College (August 2007- Present)
• Bachelor of Arts in Accounting • Major GPA: 3.72/4.0
• French Minor • Overall GPA: 3.679/4.0
• Graduation Date: May 2011 • 150 Credits
SKILLS
French B2 level on Common European Framework of Reference scale
Technology Experienced with Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Study Abroad Tours, France, L’Institut de Touraine (Summer 2010)
ESL Teacher and Administrative Assistant Hong Kong, Youth for Christ (Summer 2008)
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Vice President of Internal Affairs (2010-Present)
• Oversee project managers and prepare team for regional competition
Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies Chair (2010-Present)
• Plan and organize 10th annual Charity Ball, and lead the Charity Ball committee
• Increased donations by 19% and ticket sales by 18% from previous year
YoungLife/WyldLife Team Leader (2008-Present)
• Coordinate volunteer efforts of team members, organize activities for team to promote unity
• Plan weekly clubs for middle school students
Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society – Beta Rho Circle (2010-Present)
• Encourage leadership throughout campus, hold bi-weekly meetings with various departments, and
honor one student each month as the leader of the month
Advisee Group Mentor/Orientation Team (2009 – Present)
• Be available to each mentee to offer encouragement, initiative, and resource information
• Aid with new student orientation and help mentees throughout their first year of college
Sigma Alpha Iota Corresponding Secretary (2009-2010)
• Created directory with all living alumni and their contact information
• Plan and host the homecoming alumni brunch
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sales Representative, Fennimore, WI, The Depot Exchange (Summer 2009 – Present)
Howard Music Hall Monitor, Hillsdale, MI, Hillsdale College (2009-Present)
Administrative Assistant, Fennimore, WI, Bethany Alliance Church (Summer 2009)
• Create brochure, directory, and monthly newsletter
Administrative Assistant, Hillsdale, MI, Community Health Agency (2008-2009)
• Develop filing system for easier accessibility of resources
ACTIVITIES
Accounting Class Assistant, Jonesville High School (Fall 2010 – Present)
Accounting Honors Society (Spring 2010 – Present)
Pi Delta Phi, French Honorary (Spring 2010 – Present)
Relay For Life (Fall 2007 – Present)
Hillsdale College Big Band (Fall 2007 – Present)