Entry Level Business Finance/Accounting

Nicholas E. Hughley

Cell 832-***-**** Houston, TX Email *********@*****.***

Objective: Obtain an entry level position in Finance

Qualifications: Strong mathematical/statistical, computer and analytical skills with 2 years of experience as a tax

analyst and credit analyst with large energy firms Shell Oil and Reliant Energy. Exceptional ability

to create pivot tables, macros and V-lookups in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. Served 4 years in

accounting role with non-profit organization performing month end closings and account audits.

Currently completing an MBA in Finance as well as a CFA prep course. Excellent communication

skills with an ability to present complex concepts in an easy to understand language for

professionals.

Key Skills: • SAP • Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, Power Point • SharePoint • Strong analytical skills

• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think outside the box • Exceptional research ability

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing environments/technology • High level of initiative

• Self-motivated and dependable • Exceptional ability to communicate across business functions

• Strong teamwork and leadership skills • Strong presentation skills • Relationship development

• Project management • Attention to detail • Organizational skills • SharePoint • Filenet • Documentum

• ProDoc • Summation • Westlaw

Education: University of Houston-Victoria

MBA Finance in progress

Expected Graduation-December 2014

GPA: 3.7

Center for Advanced Legal Studies, Houston, Texas

Certificated Paralegal

GPA: 3.9

Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia

B.S. in Business Management

Graduated in top 5% of class, Magna Cum Laude

GPA: 3.7

Experience: The David Law Firm, P.C. The Woodlands, Texas June 2010 - Present

Client Acquisitions Manager

• Built an 18 person Client Sales Department to acquire several hundred new clients for this 200 person firm

• Train team members to effectively identify and maximize compensation for clients via one-on-one and group

training sessions

• Analyzed client memos created by 18 staff members to determine whether the clients qualify for compensation

• Develop a script and train and monitor staff to use the script when speaking with potential clients

• Manage database improvements to track client status and follow-up commitments

Adams & Associates, LLC, Houston, Texas March 2010 - June 2010

Paralegal Internship (general law practice)

• Sold the law firm’s services during client interviews by educating the client of the benefits the firm

provides

• Drafted business renditions for clients seeking to form corporations

• Received frequent praise from the managing partner for researching and preparing quality legal strategies for client

cases

Shell Oil, Houston, Texas February 2009 - February 2010

Tax Analyst, HSSE Team Lead

• Praised by management for identifying a large error in Shell’s database which incorrectly charged a tax to all

business customers in Massachusetts

• Analyzed and researched tax laws for various jurisdictions within U.S. to determine the correct sales and use

tax to apply to B2B customers

• Worked directly with tax attorneys to update, correct, communicate and apply various tax rates for Shell

customers and business partners

• Led a group of 5 staff and conducted formal training meetings for 2 5 staff in the department

• Researched a nd summarized complicated state tax laws for business customers

Reliant Energy, Houston, Texas M a y 2 0 0 8 - Fe b r u a r

y 200 9

Credit Analyst May 2008-August 2008

Tax Exemptions Analyst August 2008-February 2009

• Analyzed internal credit accounts of residential and business customers to determine if and to what

extent Reliant Energy would extend credit to its customers

• Examined energy usage, payment history, length of tenure and asset holdings to help determine credit

decisions

• Lead several projects during 2008 storm season to reassess Reliant Energy credit criteria and apply

updated criteria to thousands of effected customers within the SE Houston region

• Awarded and praised for leadership qualities displayed in considering the best interest of Reliant Energy

and its customers

• Provided support for audits and special projects

• Analyzed and researched tax laws for various jurisdictions to prepare records for auditing by tax attorneys

• Willingly worked extra hours to always meet deadlines

• Promoted to this role after successful completion of several credit projects during storm season

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