Aaron N. Tawiah

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EDUCATION

University of Maryland, College Park College Park, MD

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture & Resource Economics Anticipated May 2017

Concentration in Business

GPA: 3.00

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

First Atlantic Bank Accra, Ghana

Finance Intern May 2016 - August 2016

Completed economic research regarding Chinese consumption; identified top imports and exports between Ghana and China and presented findings to First Atlantic Bank CFO

Evaluated the performance of the commercial, retail, and private business units using SWOT analysis; identified the unit that produced the highest revenue for the bank

Debited and credited 70-80 customer accounts concerning foreign exchange monies utilizing FLEXCUBE accounting software; ensured proper distribution to correct bank accounts

Analyzed previous cash flow statements, balance sheets, and general ledgers to determine the business performance of the bank for monthly performance reviews

Utilized SWIFT online international database to transfer a total of $1.5 million in payment orders to various businesses

SAM INC. College Park, MD Business Development Intern December 2015 - May 2016

Explained contracting information to new prospective businesses; Communicated various policies and educated employees on benefits such as 401(k), retirement, and insurance

Provided information for SAM INC. business analysts executives by means of data mining and business competition analysis

Created Microsoft Excel sheets to forecast future business opportunities based on target goals

Analyzed SAM INC. capabilities to find the best business opportunities based on contract specifications

Provided monthly reports on current and prospective businesses and client activity

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Cindy’s House of Healing Project Baltimore, MD

Volunteer May 2015 - May 2016

Assisted victims of domestic violence in knowing their rights about obtaining an Order of Protection and what to do when the Order is violated

Provided referrals for counseling, support groups, financial assistance, housing and employment

Facilitated weekly domestic and sexual violence support/educational groups

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated College Park, MD

Epsilon Psi Chapter Director of Bigger Better Business, Fundraising Chair April 2015 - Present

Conducted presentations for potential applicants resulting in a 50% member increase from the previous year

Trained and managed teams of 20 volunteers in customer service during university sporting events

Increased chapter revenues by 20% by hosting fundraising events within the University of Maryland community

Grossed a total of $7000 within two months of fundraising; documented budget in order to successfully implement events for the student body