Rider University Career Guide

BUSINESS RESUME Accounting

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Michelle W. Shuler

9 Hilldale Road

(973)865-8509

Pine Brook, NJ 07058 mshuler@gmail.com ___________________________________________________________________________________________

OBJECTIVE EDUCATION

To obtain a full-time entry-level Accounting position Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major: Accounting Minor: Business Leadership GPA: 3.4 Accounting GPA: 3.7 Plan to complete 150 credits by May 2016 Expected to sit for CPA Exam: August 2016 Dean’s List for the School of Business Beta Alpha Psi Business Honor Society April 2014

May 2016

HONORS

EXPERIENCE June-September 2014 College Financial Representative- Northwestern Mutual, Morristown, NJ • Communicated daily with professionals by making phone calls to evaluate individuals’ needs • Assessed potential clients needs in risk management, wealth management, and investments

• Recommended beneficial policies to potential clients based on an individuals’ needs • Implemented policies to clients by selling life insurance and long-term care insurance • Built a small network of accountants and clients • Licensed to sell life insurance

May-September 2013 Merchandise Support Associate- KMART, Parsippany, NJ • Obtained physical inventory of newly received products

• Interacted with customers and team members on the floor in different departments • Received boxes off the truck in the stockroom • Transported heavy boxes out of stockroom to customers Rider University Leadership Development Program • Enhance communication and leadership skills through participation in speech and networking events • Serve as a collaborator in a team of five students to develop and execute a fundraising initiative to raise money for Haiti Accounting Society • Network with local accounting firms and explore career opportunities within various firms

ACTIVITIES 2012 to Present

2012 to Present

Intramural Athletics- Soccer, Flag Football, and Basketball Captain and Team Member • Motivate teammates to focus and enhance performance and skills • Organize and schedule practice times and locations • Communicate effectively with team members to resolve conflicts

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