Nana Nimako ************@*****.***
**** ********** ***. **** *****, CA 91304
EDUCATION
Agnes Scott College Decatur, GA
Bachelor of Arts in Economics Minor: Business Management May 2016 GPA: 3.4/ 4.0
Relevant Coursework: Financial and Managerial Accounting, Organizational Management, Non-Profit Management Honors: International Economic Honor Society (Omicron Delta Epsilon), Who’s Who Among Students, Frances Walters Winship Scholarship for Academic Excellence
University of Bern in Bern, Switzerland Spring 2015 EXPERIENCE
Department of Economics and Business Management, Agnes Scott College Decatur, GA Accounting and Economics Teaching Assistant September 2014-May 2016
• Selected by faculty to tutor students 9 hours per week, leading in class lessons and assisting with assignments
• Reteach complex accounting and economic concepts including game theory, Bertrand equilibrium, and GAAP Jackson Hewitt Stone Mountain, GA
Tax Preparer January 2016-April 2016
• Complete and audit tax returns in accordance with policies, regulations and legislation
• Educate clients about new tax policies, procedures and required documents. Department of Accounting, Agnes Scott College Decatur, GA Student Intern September 2014-December 2014
• Evaluated accounting forms/policies to clarify new procedures for check requests and budget updates
• Managed bookkeeping for academic department; trained on the compilation of financial documents and tax reports Departments of Special Events, Agnes Scott College Decatur, GA Department of Events Assistant August 2012-December 2014
• Organized necessary paperwork, billing, and decorations for weekly on-campus events
• Acted as liaison at events with up to 300 people LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
AWISA (African and West Indian Student Association) Decatur, GA President November 2013-May 2016
• Led 30 students in bi-monthly projects and activities; oversee budget of $3000
• Forecasted expenses and revenue for various events and programs.
• Coordinated weekly meetings with an executive board of six members and twice monthly meetings with general body members to conceptualize yearly goals as well as to discuss relevant current and cultural events Safe Water Network Decatur, GA (Virtual project for NY-based Organization) Nonprofit Volunteer Project August-December 2014
• Conducted a competitive analysis for Safe Water Network to include financial review, organizational structure, Guidestar ratings and executive compensation as part of nonprofit management coursework
• Identified potential ideas served to build stronger emotional and cultural connection to each market and provide new sources for funding
The Women’s Resource Center Decatur, GA
Volunteer August-November 2013
• Volunteered 5 hours/week on a 4-person team to plan and lead healing activities for ~25 victims of violence
• Coordinated a successful food and clothing drive, collecting ~$3000 in kind donations SKILLS
• Computer: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Google Drive, Photoshop, Adobe, STATA
• Language: Conversational Spanish; Fluent in Akan, a predominant West-African language