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JOE SAMPLE
123 Armory, Champaign, IL 61820
(847) 123-4567
jsample@illinois.edu
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full-time position in finance.
EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science in Finance, May 2012
Cumulative GPA: 3.7/4.0
Dean’s List
International Business Immersion Program Summer 2010
• Attended a variety of classes, toured companies, and visited government agencies
in Europe.
• Studied the challenges many companies and government agencies face while
operating in the new European Union.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Smith Barney – Northbrook, Illinois Summers 2010 – 2011, Winter 2010
Intern, Assistant to the Sales Manager
• Assisted with financial planning by analyzing clients’ current investments, income,
liabilities, and risk tolerances to provide advice on how to allocate their assets
• Researched and analyzed stocks, bonds, annuities, and REITs using Bloomberg
terminal, MorningStar, Smith Barney Radio, and others
• Assisted the Sales Manager in recommending and analyzing various products to
customers and other Financial Consultants
• Managed databases by organizing customer data to provide Financial Consults the
ability to perform filters, set-up call cycles, and analyze clients
• Created Microsoft Excel sheets, PowerPoint presentations, and assisted with
technology
Hedge Fund Partners – Northbrook, Illinois Summer 2009
Intern
• Assisted in development of hedge fund investment strategies by testing strategies
and providing managers with statistics including return and risk
• Managed hedge fund data and provided managers with current balances and positions
HONORS & ACTIVITIES
Johnson & Johnson Case Study
• Worked with a group of six students to determine if a product should be introduced
in a foreign market
• Analyzed to see if the product would be profitable, then provided a marketing
strategy and insight on how the product should be delivered into the market
• Presented the results to a panel of Johnson & Johnson management and University
of Illinois Professors.
• Finished second place out of six teams
Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity, Assistant Secretary, Assistant Treasurer
• Analyzed current financial status, and presented to executive board
Beta Gamma Sigma Honors Society
Alpha Lambda Delta National Honors Society
Phi Eta Sigma National Honors Society
Jon Doe
jdoe@illinois.edu
Current Address Permanent Address
123 Green Street 45678 Anystreet
Champaign, IL 61820 Anytown, IL 60001
217-123-4567 123-456-7890
OBJECTIVE To obtain a full-time position that utilizes communication, analytical, and
leadership skills in the accounting industry
EDUCATION University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Master of Accounting Science May 2012
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy May 2011
Cumulative GPA: 3.4/4.0
EXPERIENCE Deloitte, LLP Chicago, IL
Audit Intern January 2011 – April 2011
• Tested and audited cash for clients
• Prepared benefit plan worksheets
• Priced, referenced, and filed audit reports for client portfolios
• Researched accounting practices for client’s quarterly filing
University of Illinois-Accountancy Department Champaign, IL
Student Assistant August 2010 – December 2010
• Researched and developed questions for interviews with intra-department
professors
• Interviewed and established relationships with university professors
• Created visual and audio media used in Accountancy 202 lectures
University of Illinois Foundation Champaign, IL
Student Development Representative June 2009 – September 2010
• Developed and maintained existing alumni relations
• Trained new employees on computer system
• Updated and maintained alumni information on computer system
• Organized and facilitated contact information about university campaigns
LEADERSHIP Alpha Kappa Psi (Professional Business Fraternity) Spring 2008 – Present
Mentor/Mentee Chair (Spring 2009)
• Implemented relationships for upperclassmen to mentor underclassmen
• Provided social and professional settings to initiate mentoring activities
• Organized résumé workshops
Pledge Coordinator (Fall 2008)
• Organized social events to integrate thirty pledges into the organization
• Planned and implemented bi-weekly activities for over 100 members
• Acted as liaison between pledge and active members
HONORS National Society of Collegiate Scholars Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
Dean’s List
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