Adam Zak
Clarendon Hills,IL
Summary
University of Iowa student interested in accounting, with real-world experience through tax preparation and strong communication skills developed through youth coaching and volunteering. Leader and adaptable as a result of several years in varsity athletics and in the workforce.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Baseball Trainer
Self-employed/Hinsdale Central High School
Hinsdale, Illinois
06.2025 - 08.2026
- Organized a camp of over 60 youth athletes, creating collaborative games and engaging drills
- Designed practice plans to cater to specific player needs
- Coordinated training schedules with athletes and parents to optimize attendance.
Varsity baseball athlete
Hinsdale Central High School
Hinsdale, Illinois
11.2024 - 06.2026
- Coached team to victory in senior offseason lifting competition, leading over 10 underclassmen
- Demonstrated leadership and communication during highly competitive practices and games
- Coordinated scheduling of baseball and academic commitments, balancing significant weekly hours to both
Tax Accounting Intern
Prestigious FS LLC
Chicago, Illinois
01.2025 - 03.2026
- Gained hands-on experience with federal and state tax preparation and filing processes.
- Entered client finances using tax software to ensure accurate tax preparation
- Gathered necessary tax information from clients to facilitate timely filing
- Researched tax forms to verify correct data entry and compliance
Hospital Volunteer
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Downers Grove, Illinois
09.2023 - 09.2025
- Transported medical supplies to the rooms of all patients
- Collaborated with nurses to ensure all patients were supplied with required items
Cashier
Park to Shop Chinese Supermarket
Westmont, Illinois
10.2023 - 02.2025
- Processed hundreds of transactions daily in a high-volume retail environment
- Guided customers in product inquiries and store navigation to improve their experience.
- Communicated in Mandarin to assist customers with inquiries and enhance their shopping experience
Education
BBA - Accounting
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05-2030
High School Diploma -
Hinsdale Central High School
Hinsdale, IL05-2026
Skills
- Cisco Certified Technician
- TaxProLink
- Customer service
- Fluent in Mandarin
- Tax preparation
- Leadership skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
- AP Scholar
- Scholastic achievement award
- Scholar athlete
Timeline
Baseball Trainer
Self-employed/Hinsdale Central High School
06.2025 - 08.2026
Tax Accounting Intern
Prestigious FS LLC
01.2025 - 03.2026
Varsity baseball athlete
Hinsdale Central High School
11.2024 - 06.2026
Cashier
Park to Shop Chinese Supermarket
10.2023 - 02.2025
Hospital Volunteer
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
09.2023 - 09.2025
BBA - Accounting
University of Iowa
High School Diploma -
Hinsdale Central High School