Damian Zimmer
*** ****** **** **** • Sidney, NY *3838
607-***-**** • ********@***********.***
Education
State University of New York at Plattsburgh (AACSB Accreditation) Plattsburgh, NY
Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Business Administration May 2017
Currently pursuing CPA certification
Related Experience
AARP Foundation Plattsburgh, NY
Tax Preparer January 2016-April 2016
●Prepared Federal and State tax returns for clients through analysis of tax documents and applicable deductions using an electronic tax filing service called TaxWise
●Reviewed tax returns with clients to explain tax credits and other refunds for the year
●Analyzed tax law in order to implement strategies to better serve clients
Leadership Activities
National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Inc., SUNY Plattsburgh Chapter
Chair of Fundraising April 2016-Present
●Mentor students and help them with resumes, cover letters, interview techniques, and job searching
●Influenced students on campus to join the organization, attend meetings and carry out the organization’s motto, “Lifting as We Climb”, and Plattsburgh was awarded for the most members joined in 2016
●Created fundraisers that have profited in over $500 for the organization
Work Experience
Price Chopper Supermarkets Sidney, NY
Cashier for the Front End Department May 2016-Present
●Trained over a dozen people on inventory checkup and Excel word sheets
●Developed a marketing strategy to attract more customers to the area
SUNY Plattsburgh Intramurals Plattsburgh, NY
Intramural Director for Football and Basketball August 2016-June 2017
●Hire referees and made advertising strategies to improve each sport season
●Supervised employees and generated a game schedule using an online database IMleagues
Roma Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant Inc. Sidney, NY
Prep Cook and Grounds Keeper June 2015-August2015
●Trained new hires on the basic duties of the job such as meal prep and maintenance of supplies
●Regulated the logistics of inventory throughout the chain of restaurants
ACCO Brand Sidney, NY
Shipping Clerk June 2014-August 2014
●Monitored and packaged customers’ placed orders that included general school supplies
●Supervised new employees on the job to ensure they were selecting items correctly
Volunteer Work
Up Til’ Dawn Plattsburgh, NY
Team Leader October 2013
●Secured approximately $400, with a team of 3 other members, to be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Technical Skills
●QuickBooks, TaxWise, Prologue, Nautilus, Microsoft Excel, Office, Word and Social Media Experience