Financial Analyst ~ Staff Accountant

 

Ø  Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) credentialing pending; sitting for first exam December 2009

Ø  Strong planning, organization, time management, and project/workflow coordination skills

Ø  Detail-oriented and quality-focused, with strong analytical and problem solving skills

Ø  Operating Systems: MS Windows XP, Vista, Server 2003

Ø  Software Applications: MS Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint

 

 

Assistant Network Administrator, American Enterprise Bank-Buffalo Grove, IL                  2008-Present

  Proficiently provide technical support to 70 users across 4 local branch locations, with accountability for independently managing networks and spearheading associated installation, troubleshooting and problem resolution projects to ensure optimal operational performance

  Key projects have included implementing anti-virus suite throughout 70+ systems as well as upgrading systems and plugging any security holes

  Demonstrating dynamic research and analysis skills, discovered and resolved flaw in system that was allowing open access to all HR and accounting information and which had gone unnoticed by auditors

IT Specialist Level II, Schawk, Inc.-Des Plaines, IL                                                                     2006-2007

  Collaboratively supported over 4K global users as member of 8-member Help Desk team; additionally served as sole night shift technical support resource

  Spearheaded operating system and application troubleshooting and repairs for Citrix, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Virtual Machines, and varied proprietary software

  Exhibited strong leadership skills in delivering new-hire technical/non-technical procedures training

 

Intelligence Analyst, Top Secret Security Clearance, US Army Reserve-Joliet, IL                     1998-2006

  Served active duty in Kuwait as an Intelligence Analyst, 2003-2004; conducted extensive analysis of CIA, FBI, NSA, and related government entity reports in support of counter-terrorism initiatives

  Additionally served on Force Protection Team, with focus on managing Excel database of attacks on troops deployed in Iraq, including reviewing hundreds of daily reports and consolidating critical data to present effective PowerPoint slides which were instrumental to containing troop fatalities

  Recipient of numerous awards including prestigious Commanding General s Coin of Excellence as well as  Army Reserves Achievement Medal (2), Joint Service Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and Armed Forces Reserve Medal

 

Customer Engineer, Banctec-Elmhurst IL                                                                                   2001-2003

  Contracted field desktop/laptop warranty repair services for Dell, Best Buy and Circuit City

 

 

MBA, Finance, Concentration in Derivates & Financial Analysis

DePaul University-Chicago; in progress-on track for graduation in March 2011         

 

BS, Finance; GPA; 3.05/4.0

Northeastern Illinois University-Chicago; August 2008

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

 

I am currently seeking a challenging entry-level position in Finance where I can apply my academic and practical background toward building a long-term, progressive career with your company. To acquaint you with my qualifications, I am submitting my resume for review; in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I recently earned a BA in Finance and am currently pursuing an MBA in Finance.  My intensive academic curriculum has included both theoretical and practical studies in areas ranging from Corporate Finance, Financial & Managerial Accounting and International Financial Management to Investments, Operations Management, Security Analysis, and Technologies.  Concurrent with academic pursuits, I ve held positions as an IT professional, including within the financial services/banking industry, and previously was an Intelligence Analyst with the U.S. Army Reserve. In these capacities, exceptional analytical and problem solving skills as well as a strong attention to detail have been vital to job performance, and I believe these skills will prove instrumental in the field of Finance.  I also offer you strong customer service, project coordination/facilitation and self-management background.

 

As an employee, you will find me to be a motivated team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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