Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
Entered financial data into company accounting system with stringent adherence to data security protocols
Collaborated with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis.
Developed financial contracts with various entities
Assisted with student payroll and appointments
Posted graduate student tuition
Documented fiscal budget and established procedures for tracking expenses.
Business Coordinator
University of Pittsburgh
05.2021 - 09.2023
Processes and monitors purchases
Reconciliation of monthly purchasing card transactions
Monitoring of graduate student award allotments and expenditures
Coordinates and manages events such as seminars, poster sessions, and colloquia
Arranges travel and lodging accommodations
Processes expense reports and reimbursements
Maintains inventory and supplies
Coordinates mailing, shipments & returns
Publicizes department events
Manages updates on website information.
Accountant Assistant
Connolly, Steele & Company
12.2019 - 04.2022
Interaction with clients, taxpayers, payroll, and IT departments
Go-between with clients and tax preparer
Client interaction via phone and in-person
Utilizing UtraTax program, create E-file tax returns to be transmitted to IRS, State, and Local
Assembled client copy of tax returns
Instructed clients on actions required regarding their taxes
Received, logged-in, and scanned client financial information into File Cabinet electronic filing system
Created and updated database of client contact information.
Starbucks, Barista
Starbucks
05.2016 - 04.2021
Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the culture, values, and mission of Starbucks
Maintains a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating to standard and to set a positive example for the shift team
Communicates information to manager so that the team can respond as necessary to create the Third-Place environment during each shift
Assists with new partner training by positively reinforcing successful performance and giving respectful and encouraging coaching as needed
Contributes to positive team environment by recognizing alarms or changes in partner morale and performance and communicating them to the shift/store manager
Delivers legendary customer service to all customers by acting with a customer comes first attitude and connecting with the customer
Discovers and responds to customer needs
Follows Starbucks operational policies and procedures, including those for cash handling and safety and security, to ensure the safety of all partners during each shift
Maintains a clean and organized workspace so that partners can locate resources and products as needed
Recognizes and reinforces individual and team accomplishments by using existing organizational methods
Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
Attendant
Kayak Pittsburgh/ Venture Outdoors
05.2014 - 07.2017
Assisted in fast-paced customer service
Performed maintenance duties
Completed Data Entry of customer information.
Education
MBA -
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA
08.2019
Skills
Financial Reporting
Operational Efficiency
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
Office Administration
Budget Management
Business Correspondence
Computer and Technical Skills
Certification
Coursework Includes- Business Analytics I & II, Operations Management, Financial Accounting, Organizational Behavior, Issues in Global Business, Managerial Finance, Legal Environment of Business, Management Information Systems, Productivity Software
Diversity and Inclusion Certificate -Completed the Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program at Pitt via the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Volunteer Experience
VOLUNTEER, Hugs4Smiles, PA, 01/2005-01/2017, Helped collect, pack, and ship packages to deployed military personnel
Timeline
Financial Assistant
University Of Pittsburgh
09.2023 - Current
Business Coordinator
University of Pittsburgh
05.2021 - 09.2023
Accountant Assistant
Connolly, Steele & Company
12.2019 - 04.2022
Starbucks, Barista
Starbucks
05.2016 - 04.2021
Attendant
Kayak Pittsburgh/ Venture Outdoors
05.2014 - 07.2017
MBA -
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management