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Experience

July 2025 - Present

Kirkhill Inc.

Finance Leadership Development Program Associate

August 2022 - May 2025

Biola University

Office of Advancement Assistant

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

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

January 2024 - December 2024

Biola Accounting Society

Social Media Director

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

June 2024 - August 2024

Moss Adams

Assurance Intern

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

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

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

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

â–ª 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

â–ª Conducted proforma updates for multiple properties, contributing to financial forecasting and analysis

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

January 2023 - December 2023

Biola Accounting Society

Secratary 

â–ª Orchestrated 12 successful society events, enhancing member engagement through meticulous planning and execution

â–ª Implemented a digital record-keeping system, significantly reducing paperwork and improving information accessibility for the Officer team
â–ª 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
â–ª 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
â–ª Prepared weekly data reports in Excel that measured material prices, labor cost, and tax effects
â–ª Analyzed 20+ architectural plans and audited project specifications on Blubeam Software
â–ª Presented biweekly reports to leadership for review

June 2021 - August 2021

Hanson Lab Solutions

Warehouse Specialist

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

EXPERIENCEO

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