Latasha S. Hudson
Oak Park, IL.60302
Latasha_hudson@ben .edu
EDUCATION
Benedictine University, School of Business Lisle, IL.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting May 2013
Benedictine University, School of Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts May 2013
GPA: 3.6/4.0
Achievements/Awards
2009 Horatio Alger National Scholar
Finances education through work and scholarships
Study Abroad at University of Victoria, Spring 2012,in Victoria, British Columbia Canada
WORK EXPERIENCE
Benedictine University Annual Fund Lisle, IL.
September 2009 – Present
Student Caller
Communicate with alums, parents, and friends of the University for potential donations
Raised over $10,000 for student scholarships and campus renovations
Update significant information
Awards Received: Spring 2013 1st placed for “Most Money Raised”; Fall 2012 2nd place for “Most Pledges,”; Fall 2012
“Most Valuable Caller”; Spring/ Fall 2011 “Most Valuable Caller” and 1st placed for “Most Money Raised”
Kennicott Brothers Company Chicago, IL.
Corporate Forensic Accounting Intern May- August 2012
Analyzed fuel reports and tracked possible fuel theft
Gathered relevant information and sought out explanations from branch managers via phone and email
Discussed scenarios with staff accountant
Conducted research on fuel management strategies
Produced exceptions reporting guidelines
Optimized Driver’s scanning database system
Kennicott Brothers Company Chicago, IL.
Corporate Accounting Intern May- August 2010-2011
Gained proficiencies in costing customer and vendor statements
Analyzed and reconciled customer accounts
Communicated with clients via telephone for payment collections
Prepared and updated inventory reports using Excel
Filed important employee documentations in Human Resource department
Surveyed current and potential customers about products and services bei ng offered
Updated customers relations database using Excel
Monitored fuel reports/ bill statements
LEADERSHIP/ VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Business Club, Benedictine University Lisle, IL.
Representative September 2009- Present
Contribute my ideas
Participate in the events/trips planned for business students
Plan for comical playwrights, bake sales, and even business dinners
Campus Ministry, Benedictine University Lisle, IL.
September 2009 –November 2012
Volunteer
Planned and executed trips to churches and unfortunate communities to help people
Participated in repairing homes as construction team member in Hopkins Park, IL.
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IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), Benedictine University Naperville, IL.
Volunteer Tax Preparer February-March 2011
Prepared/transmitted free 2010 tax returns with Turbo Tax software at Naperville public library
Conducted quality reviews of personal documents with incomes under $50,000
Site completed tax returns totaling over $116,000 in Federal and State refunds
Advised taxpayers on special credits for which they were eligible
Du Page County Election Commission Lisle, IL.
Civic Leader and Judge April 2011/October 2010
Assisted over six hundred voters during voting process
Set up equipment and organized vital information
Counted votes and sealed everything necessary
COMPUTER AND LANGUAGE SKILLS
Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Dreamweaver, Photoshop and InDesign
Language: Working knowledge of Arabic (oral and English written)
Travel: Willing to Relocate 100%
REFERENCES
WolfGang, Josh (Supervisor) 630-***-**** *********@***.***
Poskin, Jill (Director) 630-***-**** *******@***.***
Kennicott, Harrison (CEO) 312-***-**** ***@*********.***
Gilchrist, Gustavo (President) 312-***-**** *******@*********.***
Reeves, Rosemary (CEO) 312-***-**** *****-***@*********.***
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