Dashun Smith
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Accounting undergraduate with hands-on internship experience in financial reporting, data analysis and process documentation. Skilled in identifying risks and controls through audit walkthrough, flowcharting business processes and executing control tests using Excel and Alteryx. While holding IMA Data Analytics and VITA/TCE certifications, complemented by data visualization skills in Alteryx for actionable insights. Proven multitasker adept at meeting deadlines and adapting to shifting priorities.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Accounting & Data Analysis Intern
Alfred University
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Analyzed admissions data to identify key trends and launched targeted outreach initiatives, increasing prospective student engagement by 25%.
- Managed events with Slate software and analyzed visitor data against competitor institutions, helping the team improve event attendance and targeting strategies.
- Developed and improved Excel spreadsheets to track visitor trends and campus tour effectiveness, resulting in more accurate data and better decisions for visitor engagement.
- Conducted competitive benchmarking research that led to the development of new student recruitment strategies, increasing prospective student engagement.
- Delivered financial reporting insights for event budgeting and forecasting, which improved cost control and enabled more accurate financial planning for future events.
Volunteer Tax Preparer
IRS VITA Program
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Assisted low-income families in preparing and filing their tax returns at an IRS-certified VITA site.
- Conducted data entry and tax calculations, ensuring compliance with IRS guidelines.
- Reviewed financial documents such as W-2s, 1099s, and other tax-related forms.
- Applied accounting principles to verify accuracy and prevent filing errors.
- Provided customer service and financial guidance to families navigating their tax situations.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
Alfred University
05.2026
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Data cleaning
- Excel functions
- Data storytelling
- Machine learning
- Policy compliance
- Experienced with Alteryx
Timeline
Accounting & Data Analysis Intern
Alfred University
05.2024 - 08.2025
Volunteer Tax Preparer
IRS VITA Program
03.2024 - 03.2024
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
Alfred University