Nicolas Benitez
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Economics master’s student with hands-on experience analyzing financial data in a financial assistant role. Skilled in SQL, R, and spreadsheets for data extraction, cleaning, and analysis, and in Tableau for building dashboards and data visualizations. Seeking economics or data analytics internships in finance, policy, or research-focused environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Assistant
VCU Campus Card Services
Richmond, VA
09.2024 - Current
- Analyzes and reconciles financial transactions to support budgeting and reporting for multiple university departments
- Maintains accurate financial records and documentation to ensure compliance and audit readiness
- Coordinates vendor invoices and payment processing while tracking expenditures in spreadsheets
- Conducts regular account reconciliations to identify discrepancies prior to month-end close
- Responds to financial inquiries from staff and faculty regarding billing, purchasing, and account balances
Customer Service Technician
VCU Campus Card Services
Richmond, VA
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Assisted customers with campus card issues and inquiries.
- Managed card distribution and activation processes for students and staff.
- Troubleshot technical problems related to campus card access systems.
- Provided training to new employees on customer service protocols.
Education
Master of Arts - Economics
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA03-2024
Technical Skills
- SQL (queries, joins, aggregations
- R programming (data cleaning, analysis)
- Tableau data visualizations
- Advanced spreadsheet proficiency
Core Competencies
- Financial analysis and budgeting
- Customer service and support
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Office administration and organization
Certification
Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
Timeline
Financial Assistant
VCU Campus Card Services
09.2024 - Current
Customer Service Technician
VCU Campus Card Services
03.2023 - 09.2024
Master of Arts - Economics
University of Missouri
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Virginia Commonwealth University