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BUSINESS SMITH
5210 Lakewood Rd
Brooklyn Center, MN  55430
  
 
(763) 555-2945
bsmith@yahoo.com
 
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an entry-level position in the accounting field
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Team-oriented professional with excellent organizational and communication skills.  Ability to handle multiple tasks with ease.  Proficient in QuickBooks Pro and Microsoft Office.  Able to type 55 WPM.
EDUCATION
Minnesota School of Business
 Brooklyn Center, MN March 2003
AAS:  Accounting
  • GPA: 3.95
  • Student of the Month, June 2002
  • Student Ambassador, June to December 2001
    
WORK EXPERIENCE
TCF National Bank
 Saint Anthony, MN
 June 2002 - Present
Sales Associate
Provided customer and sales support for two branch locations.  Responsibilities included opening new accounts and maintaining bank reports.  Accomplishments include:
  • Earned Top Branch Sales Associate designation three quarters in a row.
  • Consistently balanced drawer over $10,000 without errors.
  • Recently awarded entry into prestigious corporate management training program.
Allied Interstate
 Brooklyn Center, MN Dec. 1999 - June 2002
Collections Representative
Used proven customer service and communication skills to create payment solutions and handle customer questions and concerns regarding auto loans.  Accomplishments include:
  • Maintained 90-day delinquency rates less than 2%.
  • Received Customer Service Award for handling difficult customer situations well.
McCallum Transfer Inc. New Brighton, MN June 1998 - Nov. 1999
Shipping & Receiving Clerk
Responsible for tracking orders, managing inventory and training personnel on computers and procedures.  Accomplishments include:
  • Implemented new tracking software that improved accuracy, thus reducing operating costs by 5%.
  • Restructured employee communication system, increasing in-house communications efficiency.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Payroll Association
Beta Alpha Psi, Accounting Officer
Minnesota Association of Public Accountants
  
2003 - Present
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2001