Financial Professional

Peter M. Bova

413-***-**** ~ ******@*****.*** ~ Portland, Oregon 97214

OBJECTIVE

To enter a career in finance as an analyst at a prestigious organization improving efficiency within the organization. Contribute unique skill set and diverse experience coupled with critical thinking skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Skechers USA (Accountemps), Manhattan Beach, CA July 2012 – Aug 2012

International Sales Analyst

Collaborated with colleagues to perform data audits and analysis in a fast paced environment

Provided ad hoc profit margin analysis on new style shoes and cost increases from factories

Utilized MS Excel and Access on a daily basis to manipulate data for audits and analysis

Maintained accuracy of product information for the international proprietary database

Bova, Harrington, and Associates, P.C., Northampton, MA Jan 2012 – June 2012

Junior Accountant and Administrative Assistant

Increased efficiency in completing financial statements by reviewing business data for errors

Assimilated financial information and verified data accuracy for input into tax return software

Performed analysis on inventory estimates to prepare for tax return and balance sheet purposes

EDUCATION

Master of Economics, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY Aug 2010 – Dec 2011

GPA: 3.8 - Concentrations in Development and Mathematical Economics

Awarded Graduate Assistantship working 20 hours a week covering the full cost of education

Bachelor of Humanities, Stetson University, DeLand, FL Aug 2005 – May 2009

GPA: 3.5 - Latin American Studies Minor, Accounting and Marketing Coursework

OTHER EXPERIENCE

IBM, Singapore, Singapore Jun 2011 – Aug 2011

Intern, Marketing & Strategy, Global Financing

Formulated a new system to present key macroeconomic data for emerging market regions

Rejuvenated IBM’s online marketing position by analyzing competitors’ strategies

Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs, Syracuse, NY Jan 2011 – May 2011

Graduate Assistant

Exercised high level of autonomy by independently researching various assigned topics

Presented new research for a book on U.S. competitiveness vis-à-vis the global crisis

SKILLS

Computer:

MS Office: Excel, Access, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint

Other: SQL, STATA, LaTeX

Languages:

Fluent in Spanish: 5-month study abroad Mexico; 7-month volunteer program Guatemala

Basic Portuguese: Self study

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