Will Evans
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
I'm a finance senior at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, graduating in May. With over four years of proven success in dynamic office and manufacturing settings, I bring a blend of dedication, adaptability, and proficiency to every role. Thriving within collaborative team environments, I excel in face-to-face interactions, leveraging my strong interpersonal skills to foster relationships and drive shared goals forward. Known for my personable demeanor and motivation, I approach challenges with a positive outlook, consistently demonstrating self-sufficiency and a proactive attitude towards problem-solving. As a driven and motivated individual, I am poised to deliver results and contribute effectively to any team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance/Accounting Associate
General Fire Equipment
Milwaukee, WI
12.2023 - Current
- Part-Time: 20-25 hours a week
- Led the transition process from outdated accounting software to a modern system, ensuring the accuracy of critical financial data.
- Updated and maintained customer financial information.
- Facilitated the transfer of comprehensive accounting records to the new software platform with a high attention to detail.
Finance Intern
Retail Space Solutions
Glendale, WI
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Full-time/ Hybrid 50/50, backfill role for Finance associate on maternity leave
- Identified and documented customer invoice submissions to ensure timely and accurate billings.
- Reviewed Accounts Receivable Aging for past due balances and achieved past due metric targets while minimizing working capital and collection risk.
- Followed-up with customers and pursued escalations, leveraging the sales team as needed.
- Generated weekly consignment reports and reported results directly to the VP-Finance.
- Completed financial closing accurately and in compliance with the closing schedule, in support of Marmon’s requirements and deadlines.
Industrial Engineer Co-op: Materials
Kohler Power Systems
Kohler, WI
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Full-time/ On-Site: 1/22-8/22, Part-time(20-25 hours per week)/ Remote: 8/22-12/22
- Tracked and enhanced weekly finance metrics and reported weekly findings to plant leadership
- Developed new process of exception message tracking to drive total on-hand inventory down by over 10%.
- Moved assembly line locations and delivered parts to prevent downtime.
- Led project for large component storage strategy for 33,000 sq feet of cold storage space.
- Designed and implemented multiple layout strategies and plans.
- Production Support: network troubleshooting, assembly line support, excess stock review, refining plant maps, and other training documentation.
Office Assistant
Ashely Furniture
Platteville, WI
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Part-Time: 20-30 hours a week
- Enhanced record filling system to improve document organization and overall customer management.
- Provided high quality customer service and promptly resolved all customer related service issues.
Education
BBA - Finance
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Engineering
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Platteville, WISkills
- Strategic planning
- Interpersonal Communication
- Microsoft Office
- SAP production planning experience
- Syspro and Sage profiencey
- Financial Analysis
Timeline
Finance/Accounting Associate
General Fire Equipment
12.2023 - Current
Finance Intern
Retail Space Solutions
05.2023 - 08.2023
Industrial Engineer Co-op: Materials
Kohler Power Systems
01.2022 - 12.2022
Office Assistant
Ashely Furniture
09.2020 - 06.2021
BBA - Finance
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Engineering
University of Wisconsin - Platteville