Mikayla Talkington
Reno,NV
Summary
Finance student pursuing Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Finance, equipped with strong analytical skills and practical experience in accounting and leadership. Aiming for an M&A internship to leverage expertise in valuation and financial modeling while contributing to impactful transactions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Ambassador
University Studies Abroad Consortium
RENO
05.2025 - Current
- Advise prospective and current students on study abroad programs, scholarships, and application processes in a mission-driven nonprofit environment
- Assist with data entry, maintaining accurate student records, and tracking scholarship distributions
- Collaborate with staff to improve student engagement and streamline office operations, supporting over 50 international programs
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
Reno
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Led daily store operations, delegating tasks, managing shifts, and ensuring team efficiency in a fast-paced environment
- Trained and supervised baristas, supported onboarding, and upheld customer service and quality standards
- Managed cash handling, inventory, and reconciliations while balancing part-time work with a full academic schedule
Accounting Intern
NV Energy
RENO
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted with monthly financial reports and account reconciliations, enhancing accuracy and process efficiency
- Supported budgeting and forecasting efforts through detailed data analysis and Excel modeling
- Collaborated with finance team members to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
- Contributed to improving internal reporting workflows and documentation.
Education
Master of Science - Finance
University of Nevada, Reno
05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Nevada, Reno
true07-2025
International Finance Courses
University Studies Abroad Consortium
Bilbao, Spain06-2024
Skills
- Valuation techniques
- Data analysis and reporting
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting principles
- Financial statement analysis
- Customer service and relationship management
Timeline
Student Ambassador
University Studies Abroad Consortium
05.2025 - Current
Accounting Intern
NV Energy
04.2023 - 08.2023
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
08.2021 - 05.2024
Master of Science - Finance
University of Nevada, Reno
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Nevada, Reno
International Finance Courses
University Studies Abroad Consortium
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