Erick Burgess

612-***-**** adw7ht@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/burgesserick

EDUCATION

University of Minnesota Cumulative GPA 3.5 Minneapolis, MN Bachelor of Science: Finance Minor: Management Information Systems May 2025 Honors: CLA Freshman Research Award, Page Foundation Scholar, Robert & Sally Sands Scholarship Relevant Coursework: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Statistical Analysis, Financial Accounting, Finance Fundamentals PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KPMG Incoming Finance Intern Minneapolis, MN June 2023-Aug 2023 College of Liberal Arts Career Services Peer Advisor Minneapolis, MN Sept 2022-Present

● Assist 75+ undergraduate students with guidance on their resumes, cover letters, and all other career-related information serving as a guide for all liberal arts students

● Prepare and write material to be included in monthly business career fields newsletters giving updates on events around campus College of Liberal Arts Career Services Employer Engagement Assistant Minneapolis, MN Sept 2022-Present

● Provide daily management of job, employer, and event approval in Handshake, the “front door” for employers wanting to recruit College of Liberal Arts students

● Communicate with employers about job fairs and on-campus interviews, and support career events through projects and programming

Office of Student Experience Section Leader Minneapolis, MN Sept 2022-Present

● Meet one on one with 18 students once a semester to gain connections within the group, explain course material, and serve as a mentor throughout their college tenure

● Attend bi-weekly professional development meetings on equitable teaching practices and inclusive community tactics to strengthen student’s learning experience

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Cristo Rey Corporate Work Study Program Minneapolis, MN Sept 2017-June 2021

● Maintained alumni data through Excel to assist in relationship building between the firm and former employees to support the firm’s alumni outreach and community service efforts

● Assembled new hire onboarding materials detailing firm benefits and company policies to provide knowledge that new employees need to become productive members and engaged with the company

● Provided input on external website design and aesthetics to improve the user experience ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Deans First Year Research & Creative Scholars Undergraduate Research Initiative Minneapolis, MN Jan 2022-May 2022

● Conducted a longitudinal research study examining 150 years of economic and political determinants in occupational licensing LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Management Leadership for Tomorrow Financial Services Fellow Washington, D.C. (Virtual) Mar 2023-Present

● Selected as one of 1,000 for an 18-month professional development program for high-achieving diverse talent

● Complete business case studies and intensive projects to hone analytical, quantitative and technical skills

● Participate in conferences hosted by industry leaders, such as Deloitte, Google, Goldman Sachs, Clorox and Target Society of Black Men CFO Intern Minneapolis, MN Jan 2023-Present

● Learn from the current CFO to understand the role and challenges of financial operations in a student-led organization Page Scholar Foundation Page Scholar Minneapolis, MN Aug 2022-Present

● Engage in a diverse community of 500+ like-minded college students focusing on inclusivity and equity in the corporate workforce

● Participate in various professional networking and internship preparation events through the Page Accelerate program

● Volunteered over 40 hours in service to underrepresented children in the Twin Cities area, providing guidance, mentorship, and a positive influence on the community

KIPP Minnesota Tutor Minneapolis, MN Nov 2019-Mar 2023

● Volunteered weekly working with youth aged five to eight years old developing beginner math skills and phonics literacy AFFILIATIONS & SKILLS

Affiliations: Student Accounting & Finance Association, National Association for Black Accountants, Investment Banking Club Language: Spanish (beginner)

Software: Proficient in MS Office Suite, R, JavaScript

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