I've been a proactive director of finance with a strong background in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting. I am capable of developing and implementing financial plans as well as delivering strategic financial advice. I am dedicated to achieving results in all my professional experience including financial statement review, auditing and reporting. I am excellent at producing detailed and relevant reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end analysis. I am meticulous, conscientious and methodical in my approach to all i am responsible for. I am good at mediating and advocating for clients while maintaining strong, relevant and critical arguments. I have strong leadership skills and have led successful team based projects with both Boys and Girls Club of America as the Overseas Military Youth of The Year. and Director of Finance of The New School Student Senate. I possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and am always eager to learn and grow. .
Hi, I’m
Michael Kpade
STUDENT/Economics
New York,NY
Summary
Overview
4
years of professional experience
Work History
The New School Student Senate
Director of Finance
09.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Monitored budget and expense trends for leadership to inform decision-making.
- Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Established a clear and equitable mechanism for distributing funds to student , student organizations and essential external programs
Exchange Service International
Retail Service Associate
08.2022 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Maintained tidy and organized store environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
Volunteer Work
Volunteer
09.2019 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Volunteered in packaging essentials for Afghanistan refugees after US departure from the country
- Organized event to raise funds and material donations during the beginning of the RUssia-Ukraine War with the Spangdahlem Current Events Class
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Volunteered serving during the Spangdahlem AB Holiday Bazaar; directed visitors to the venue, managed parking, and enforced proper COVID-19 procedures
USAF
Event Coordinator
06.2021 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Developed post-event reports to determine effectiveness of each event.
- Created and maintained event expenditures, budgets and timelines in job-related software.
Education
The New SchoolNew York, NY
Bachelor of Arts from Economics
05.2025
University Overview
- Dean's List [2022/2023 Freshman Year]
- Boys Girls Club of America Scholarship
- Overseas Military Youth of the Year Award 2021
- Blog Articles: The Pandemic & the Social Role of Business, An exegesis on Marx's Estranged Labor, Who said there isn't revenge in Capitalism?, In Solidarity, Always. (Link Here : https://kpademichael705.wixsite.com/thoughtblog/)
- [4.0] GPA
- Extracurricular Activities: [Debate Team, Soccer]
- Elected to Lang Senator for TNS University Student Senate in [2022-2023] and [2023-2024]
Skills
- Budget Planning
- Event Planning
- Balance Sheets
- Data Entry
- Social Perceptiveness
- Time Management
- Coordination
- Resident Engagement
- Filing
- Research
- Communication
Hobbies
Hobbies
Research to determine social and economic policy
Writing about politics, law, technology and economics
Community building & managing sources of financial aid
Inter-collegiate Debate
Timeline
Director of Finance
The New School Student Senate
09.2022 - Current
Retail Service Associate
Exchange Service International
08.2022 - 09.2022
Event Coordinator
USAF
06.2021 - 09.2021
Volunteer
Volunteer Work
09.2019 - 09.2022
The New School
Bachelor of Arts from Economics
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