KATHARINE MEZA
Elizabeth NJ, ***** 908-***-**** *****.**@*****.***
EDUCATION
Kean University, Union, NJ
Global Master of Business Administration GPA: 3.5 05/2020
Bachelor of Science in Accounting GPA: 3.4 05/2014
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
●Bilingual (English and Spanish)
●Proficient with QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook
●Interpersonal communication with effective conflict resolution skills
●Interact and work effectively with a wide variety of diverse populations – individual and groups
EXPERIENCE
Melly Mell Promotions, Elizabeth, NJ 06/2010 - 03/2020
Freelance Field Supervisor
●Set up displays of the promotional products at various locations
●Trained employees on effective sales techniques
●Supervised the promoter’s performance during the marketing events
●Design marketing based on target customers
Mr. G’s Restaurant, Carlstadt, NJ 05/2016 - 12/2017
Accountant/Assistant Manager
●Generated income statements, balance sheets, general ledger, checks and reports
●Collected and analyzed payroll reports and calculated the sale tax
●Handled accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections
●Prepared year-end close and assisted with annual audit with CPA firm
H&R Block, Elizabeth, NJ 10/2014 - 04/2016
Office Manager/Tax Preparer
●Ensured outstanding client service
●Managed office staffing, operations, and logistics for a tax office
●Participated in recruiting and interviewing tax office associates
●Adjusted and audited payroll discrepancies
Amanecer Taxes and Accounting LLC, Union City, NJ 06/2013 - 12/2014
Bookkeeper Intern
●Reconciled accounts, adjusted journal entries, and created financial statements
●Assisted with monthly closing and financial reporting
●Prepared personal and business tax returns
●Reviewed and analyzed financial records to detect errors
AEG Engineers Inc., Lima-Peru 02/2006 - 12/2009
General Manager
●Managed daily branch office operations
●Planned marketing strategies
●Handled decisions on loans pertaining to financing and investment
●Performed reviews, employee mentoring and coaching, and employee recognition and retention
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
VITA Program, Elizabeth, NJ
Tax Preparer Volunteer 2014-2017
• Prepared personal tax returns