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OBJECTIVE
To secure a full time position within the financial industry that will allow me to fully utilize my strong analytical and teamwork skills to help in achieving the corporate goals, while allowing for personal and professional growth.
EDUCATION
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Degree: Bachelors of Arts, May 2011
Major(s): Economics/Political Science
Relevant Coursework: Economics of Taxation, Econometrics, Money & Banking, Computer Applications for Business, Economic Forecasting, Financial Economics, and Market Discipline
EXPERIENCE
AXA Advisors LLC, Woodbridge, NJ (May 2010 – July 2010)
Intern
• Assisted the VP of the branch on projects to expand their marketing reach to gain new clientele
• Represented the VP in meetings with insurance suppliers to get a detailed understanding of their insurance plans
• Maintained data entry for AXA Advisors clients & created financial portfolios for clients
• Supported distribution of Insurance Supplier brochures to clients
Hollinger Jobs, Somerset, NJ (May 2010 – July 2010)
Sales Representative
• Facilitated in creating an expansive database of potential employees seeking jobs in the insurance industry
• Screened lists of the candidates for job openings at various Insurance Companies that are clients of Hollinger Jobs
• Worked on projects that helped Hollinger Jobs’ clientele
Legislative Office of Assemblyman Peter Barnes, Edison, NJ (Jan. 2010 – May 2010)
Intern
• Identified issues and a solution for specific budget cutbacks, currently under review by the NJ Legislature as a bill
• Addressed various constituent issues that the office received and responded to on a daily basis
• Attended meetings with the Assemblyman, his staff, state house and constituents or prominent figures in the area
Medco Wholesale Distributor, Folsom, PA (May 2009 – Aug. 2009)
Sales & Marketing
• Designed and published marketing tools for distribution to potential customers
• Installed and implemented inventory system, customers and vendors data in the QuickBooks software
• Utilized QuickBooks to create invoices daily basis and managed shipments for daily orders.
• Developed database to track customers, products, and vendors to maintain as a single repository.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
New Jersey Leaders of Tomorrow Program, New Brunswick, NJ (Jan. 2010 – May 2010)
Participant - Chosen for a program that allowed me to spend one semester working with a NJ congressman
LIBOR (Little Investment Bankers of Rutgers), New Brunswick, NJ (Sept. 2009 – May 2011)
Member – Participated in an ongoing project related to stock portfolios
Jon Corzine Legislative Campaign Team, New Brunswick, NJ (Sept. 2009 – Nov. 2009)
Volunteer - Helped in the effort to re-elect Governor John Corzine by calling constituents asking for their support in the election
Philadelphia Youth Club, Philadelphia, PA (July 2006 – July 2009)
Coordinator - Organized community service activities, participated in major fundraising walks, and helped at food banks
SKILLS
Basic / Technical Skills
• Strong verbal, writing and personal communication skills
• Ability to analyze, structure and solve problems efficiently with accuracy and great attention to detail
• Organization and prioritization skills
• Platforms: Web, Windows XP-Vista-7, Macintosh OSX, Client/Server
• Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, Intuit QuickBooks, Quicken, Adobe Photoshop, FrontPage, Visio, EVIEWS, SAS