Austin Agyemang
Chicago,IL
Summary
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Beginning Workforce Development Professional. Works collaboratively as well as individually. As a beginning career
builder, brings a track record of always doing what it takes to get the job done. Committed to rapid on-the-job learning and
exceeding expectations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Administrative Assistant
Illinois State University
01.2023 - Current
- Accurately perform general clerical duties including data entry, filing, copying, downloading, and scanning
- Greet students, parents, faculty, staff, and other university guests in a consistently positive and professional manner
- Answer calls, take detailed messages, and transfer calls as appropriate
- Schedule appointments for Study Abroad Advisors.
Financial Accounting Intern
CDW
05.2023 - 08.2023
- General ledger operations such as booking entry, performing account reconciliations, etc
- Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with standard company policies and procedures
- Prepare materials to be used by executives in analysis and certifications
- Prepare journal entries by understanding underlying economic drivers for each entry
- Identify opportunities for potential process improvements and increased efficiency
- Interact with internationally located coworkers.
Sales Intern
United Rentals
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Participation in safety training to ensure proper personal protective equipment is worn, safe handling of equipment, safety policies and procedures are adhered to, etc
- In accordance with company and OHSA regulations
- Participation in the operational efficiency of the branch workflow in the yard, including equipment check-in, washingof equipment, assisting customers, etc
- Shadowing of inside and outside sales positions to learn the roles and responsibilities of each and the importance United
- Rentals places on a customer-satisfaction based approach
- Training on systems: RentalMan, Salesforce.com, etc
- Participation in departmental and cross-functional meetings, ride-along, work sessions, conference calls and WebEx meetings
Service Area Manager
Illinois State University
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Responsible for greeting and serving as the main point of contact for residents, guests, faculty, and staff
- Responsible for maintaining a secure and detailed key and mail package inventory
- Serve as a liaison between residence hall students, faculty, staff, and Resident Assistants in the residence halls
- Serve as a knowledgeable and approachable resource for residence hall students
- Maintain accurate record-keeping of residence hall/desk properties (i.e
- Equipment).
Education
B.S - Finance
Illinois State University
May 2024
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Current
Skills
- Proficient in
- Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and
- Outlook
- Analytical Thinking
- Detailed Oriented
- Problem Solving Skills
- Efficient Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Customer Service and Satisfaction
- Strong Internal Motivation
Timeline
Financial Accounting Intern
CDW
05.2023 - 08.2023
Student Administrative Assistant
Illinois State University
01.2023 - Current
Sales Intern
United Rentals
05.2022 - 08.2022
Service Area Manager
Illinois State University
08.2020 - 10.2020
B.S - Finance
Illinois State University