Tamara Latham
Cell: 917-***-****
Brooklyn, New York 11212
*********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position at a company where my educational
background and work experience can make a positive
contribution to the company
Education
Bachelor of Science in Economics, May 2010
State University of New York (SUNY) College at Buffalo
. Concentration in Finance
. Cumulative GPA: 3.54/4.0
Study Abroad, September 2009 - December 2009
Manchester Metropolitan University
RELEVANT COURSES
FINANCIAL SERVICES EXPERIENCE
Capital Projects Accounting Intern, May - August 2007, 2008 & 2009
BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON - New York, New York
. Assigned projects post allocation to different management units based
on their geographical location
. Researched project variances in collaboration with project managers
and resolved discrepancies between accounts payable and project
tracking system and between invoicing and approved budgets
. Co-prepared with managers budgets for project roll-over based on
approved and ongoing projects
. Prepared and processed 54 invoices for accounts payable weekly
. Provided account reconciliation and bookkeeping services, including
basic general ledger and PARS accounting system
. Organized a team of six interns preparing over 3,000 lunches for the
Food Bank of New York City's community service event
Teller Intern, June 2006- August 2006
HSBC BANK- Brooklyn, New York
. Handled various accounting transactions and reconciliation tasks
. Provided excellent customer service in completing transactions
efficiently
. Maintained and balanced an accurate cash drawer daily
. Participated in promotions and sales activities to ensure the Bank's
growth
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Office Assistant, August 2008 - May 2010
COMPUTING SERVICES: SUNY COLLEGE AT BUFFALO
. Created Excel spreadsheets to monitor employee's hours, saving the
department $9,000 in fraudulent payment to employees
. Process 30 equipment change orders a day for staff, administration and
faculty members
. Resolved students' problems concerning password difficulties on a
daily basis
Extracurricular Activities
Member of the ECONOMICS SOCIETY
Member of the CARIBBEAN STUDENTS ORGANIZATION
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in Lotus Notes, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
. Estate Planning
. Money, Banking and Finance
. Derivative Securities
. Corporate Finance
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. Financial Accounting
. Managerial Accounting