Avery Nicholson
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Dedicated worker with a Bachelor’s in Accounting from Western Washington University, demonstrating strong analytical skills, and a commitment to excellence. Proven ability to balance academics and athletics, showcasing time management, and teamwork capabilities. Eager to leverage accounting knowledge and a competitive spirit in a professional setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender and Server
Schweinhaus
Bellingham, WA
03.2025 - Current
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
- Work in a fast-paced setting, balancing work between cooking food, taking orders, and running the bar.
Opening Manager
Jimmy Johns
Bellingham
09.2023 - 03.2025
- Prep store for daily operations and manage/train associates as a shift lead
- Use internal software to order inventory needed throughout the week
- Communicate with customers to plan catering events and update them on larger orders
Tax Intern
Larson Gross
Bellingham
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Created Profit and Loss Statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and other documents using client's information to accurately prepare tax returns and data sheets for team members leading to a more efficient workflow for our team
- Mentored under experienced and qualified professionals that provided me with leadership and training through in person meetings and zoom calls allowing me to extend my internship due to my value
- Prepared large international client's tax returns and offered quality customer service while requesting documents, resulting in tax returns and savings up to $250,000
- Attended meetings where I was provided with insight into fields such as Construction and Agriculture and learned about the differences between helping clients with Accounting services from different industries
Order Fulfillment Associate
Home Depot
Gig Harbor/Bellingham
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Solved inventory and customer issues, improved operations, and provided excellent customer service
- Collaborated with Pro customers to determine their needs and deliver consistent customer service
- Used Internal store software to keep track of client information and orders, update accounts, and monitor shipments to obtain and relay real-time information
- Organized and prepped deliveries for transportation using licensed machinery and determined pallet spaces and order size to maximize efficiency when being transported
Education
Bachelors - Accounting
Western Washington University
Bellingham03-2025
Associates -
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma06.2021
Skills
- Adaptability
- Customer Service
- Power Point
- Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Statement Preparation
- Team Management
- Leadership
- Microsoft Access
- SQL
- Alteryx
Extracurricular Activities
Mens Lacrosse at Western Washington University.
- I play on and help manage Western's Men's Lacrosse team as Vice president and help manage teams social media and travel plans.
Boeing Case Competition.
- Participated in Boeing's case competition where my team and I collaborated to create a strategic business plan and present to Boeing executives.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bartender and Server
Schweinhaus
03.2025 - Current
Opening Manager
Jimmy Johns
09.2023 - 03.2025
Tax Intern
Larson Gross
06.2023 - 09.2023
Order Fulfillment Associate
Home Depot
07.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelors - Accounting
Western Washington University
Associates -
Tacoma Community College
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