EDUCATION
Alabama State University, Masters of Accountancy, Expected Graduation Date: May 2008
Major: Accounting; GPA: Major -3.56
Southern University and A&M College, Bachelors of Science, May 2002
Major: Marketing; GPA: Major- 3.24
EMPLOYMENT
2006 – present
ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY, Montgomery, Alabama
Graduate Assistant: Carefully critiqued and revised the term papers and senior projects of undergraduate students; Covered undergraduate classes as acting instructor in the absence of university professors; Used diplomacy and strong communication skills to help create the first ever Graduate Student Association (GSA)
2004-2006
PARTNERS IN EDUCATION, Montgomery, Alabama
Marketing Coordinator: Maintained and organized all workforce development programs for secondary level schools; Recruited and trained community leaders for volunteering opportunities; Coordinated and improved all business-school partnerships; Wrote and edited press releases, newsletters, articles and annual reports; Organized and executed all appreciation events for volunteers and fundraising activities
2003-2004
DAIMLERCHRYSLER SERVICES, Westlake, Texas
Customer Service Representative: Assigned and coordinated repossession of collateral; Managed and resolved over 4,000 accounts monthly based on delinquencies and risks; Preformed skip tracing duties; Resolved customer issues; Collected on delinquent accounts; Negotiated payment arrangements; Analyzed customers’ applications and payment history to make a sound decision; Maintained working relationships with dealerships and internal departments
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
Accounting Tutor, Alabama State University NABA Student Chapter, Music, Theatre, Traveling, Reading, Alabama State Graduate Student Association
Certifications
IRS VITA/TCE Basic and Intermediate Tax Courses & Microsoft Office - Excel, Access, Excel Expert
HONORS
College: Masters of Accountancy Fellowship Scholarship, USAA Scholarship Recipient, Women In Touch Scholarship Recipient