LESLIE GALLEGOS
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PORTFOLIO ANALYST & ACCOUNTANT & TRUST OFFICER
A high-energy, self-motivated Accountant/Finance professional with excellent work ethic, ten years of accounting experience with an immediate desire to build a long-term career with a promising company. To pursue CPA.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Northern Trust Bank 1993 through 2002
Trust Officer, Team leader in Worldwide Operations
Reviewed daily internal and external transactions to ensure that portfolio reports were accurate.
Audited investment reports, cash statements, and supplemental reports in order to prepare financial reports on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis on or before deadline date.
Researched and resolved audit discrepancies to produce reports and calculate NAV of pension funds.
Prepared various reports and Tax forms including 990’s, 199’s and 5500’s.
Provided performance data for individual manager portfolios.
Supervised a staff of junior analyst and quality checked their reports to ensure accuracy and timely delivery of reports.
Collaborated with management regarding team performance, department objectives and opportunities for improving productivity.
Trained over 100 junior analysts in auditing and accounting procedures and in organizational skills.
Communicated regularly with clients to review goals and expectations.
Community Hospital 2010 through Present
Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor; Certifications:
October 2007, Certified Personal Trainer; American Council on Exercise
February 2008, Certified Group Fitness Instructor, AFAA
December 2008, Zumba Instructor Certification
March 2012, R.I.P.P.E.D Instructor Certification
Women’s Core Fitness Center 2006 through 2011
Group Fitness Director, Personal Trainer Supervisor, Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer
Created a weekly schedule of diversified fitness classes that would best challenge clients.
Hired, trained and supervised personal trainers and group fitness instructors.
Promoted the group fitness department and personal training department successfully through various strategies including participating in open houses and community events.
Managed a staff of twelve and encouraged a positive and professional attitude towards his/her responsibilities, fellow employees and members.
Generated approximately $160,000 in sales revenue through Personal Training and Specialty Classes.
EDUCATION
Calumet College of St. Joseph, Whiting, IN
Major: Accounting, Bachelor’s Degree
Minor: Business Management Associate Degree: Social Work
Awarded Who’s Who Among College Students
Member of Dean’s list and President’s list
President of Los Amigos of Calumet College
LANGUAGES& SPECIAL SKILLS
Bi-lingual in Spanish & English
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Pivot tables, Word, PowerPoint & QuickBooks
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Sept 2004 through May 2011, Religious Education Teacher to elementary school children.
September 2002 through May 2004, Soccer Coach to elementary school children.