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Experience

August 2022 - Present

Biola University

Office of Advancement Assistant

▪ Organize and document weekly expenses for $200M fundraising campaign

▪ Lead documentation process for confidential presidential communications to donors
▪ Coordinate and communicate with senior leadership on departmental updates
▪ Manage office inventory including purchasing supplies and coordinating with vendors
▪ Selected as standing member of the Campaign Budget Committee, alongside various staff and select university leadership

January 2024 - Present

Biola Accounting Society

Social Media Director

▪ Enhance Biola Accounting Society's online visibility through strategic social media management
▪ Develop engaging content across LinkedIn and Instagram to promote events and workshops
▪ Utilize data analysis to refine content strategies and foster partnerships for increased outreach
▪ Ensure brand consistency and stayed informed on industry trends through collaborative efforts with society members

June 2024 - August 2024

Moss Adams

Assurance Intern

▪ Assisted in the auditing process for various clients by analyzing financial statements, identifying discrepancies, and verifying accuracy.

▪ Conducted substantive testing on key accounts, including cash, revenue, and expenses, ensuring compliance with GAAP standards.

▪ Collaborated with audit teams to prepare workpapers, document findings, and provide recommendations for process improvements.

▪ Communicated with clients to obtain necessary documentation and clarify financial information, contributing to timely project completion.

▪ Supported senior auditors in evaluating internal controls, identifying risks, and testing financial systems for operational efficiency.

May 2023 - August 2023

Commune Capital

Real Estate Intern

▪ Conducted proforma updates for multiple properties, contributing to financial forecasting and analysis

▪ Engaged in direct communication with potential investors, actively supporting the firm's growth strategy
▪ Conducted comprehensive research on compliance and SEC exceptions, ensuring adherence to financial regulations
▪ Actively participated in investor and insurance meetings, collaborating with senior leadership on strategic financial planning
▪ Utilized advanced calculations to validate dividend distribution amounts for various investment funds

January 2023 - December 2023

Biola Accounting Society

Secratary 

▪ Orchestrated 12 successful society events, enhancing member engagement through meticulous planning and execution

▪ Implemented a digital record-keeping system, significantly reducing paperwork and improving information accessibility for the Officer team
▪ Created targeted email campaigns reaching over 400 individuals, effectively inviting them to events and keeping them updated on Accounting Society information, fostering a strong sense of community
▪ Proactively engaged with external firms and networking contacts through strategic email outreach, strengthening relationships and cultivating valuable partnerships to support the society's goals

May 2022 - August 2022

Eberhard

Assistant Project Management and Architecural Analyst

​▪ Codesigned project estimates totaling over 50 million dollars for roofing jobs across So. California
▪ Prepared weekly data reports in Excel that measured material prices, labor cost, and tax effects
▪ Analyzed 20+ architectural plans and audited project specifications on Blubeam Software
▪ Presented biweekly reports to leadership for review

June 2021 - August 2021

Hanson Lab Solutions

Warehouse Specialist

▪ Assisted three managers in performing various tasks in a highly technical production process
▪ Tracked inventory data for multiple projects per day
▪ Built expensive laboratory furniture in accordance with regulatory code

EXPERIENCEO

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