Jaliyah McDowell
+1-773-***-**** – ***********@*******.***.***
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Aspiring CPA currently completing an associate degree, with plans to transfer to a four-year university to further my education and achieve CPA certification.
SKILLS
● Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
● Leadership and communication
● Proficient in using Python and java
EDUCATION
Harry S. Truman – City Colleges of Chicago Chicago, IL Associate of Arts in Accounting January 2025 – Present
● Chicago Star Scholarship Recipient
Loyola University Chicago
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Chicago, IL
● Cybersecurity major August 2023 - August 2024
Jones College Prep Chicago, IL
High School Diploma September 2019 – June 2023
● Loyola University Chicago dual credit program
EXPERIENCE
Ladder Up Chicago, IL
Non-profit Tax Service
Advanced Tax Intern (Paid Tax Preparer)December 2024 – Present
● Providing free tax services to low-income individuals and families
● VITA Certification
● TaxSlayer - tax preparation software
● Successfully completed annual tax returns including W2s and 1099s in accordance with IRS code Aeropostale Chicago, IL
Sales Associate October 2024 - Present
● Provide excellent customer service and maintain a clean and organized store
● Handle sales transactions and restock merchandise Shake Shack Chicago, IL
Restaurant Chain
Trainer May 2023 – June 2024
● Cash reconciliation
● Delivered training across all roles
● Food prep, cooking, and cleaning
● Provided high quality customer service
Genesys Works Chicago, IL
Young professional June 2022 - September 2023
● Completed intensive professional and technological training
● Earned Cisco Certification and gained skills in Python and Java
● Connected with Tyler Technologies as an intern for the 2023 school year After School Matters Chicago. IL
Youth Theatre Intern December 2021 - February 2022
● Facilitated group activities
● Organized schedules