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Aspiring CPA with Tech-Savvy Accounting Skills

Location:
Louisville, KY
Posted:
November 19, 2025

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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



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