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Edison T. Thomas450 E 141 St. 3rd Fl. Bronx, NY 10454 etedison@hotmail.com 646.203.2301

Target Job: Entry-Level Staff Accountant

Accounting • Financial Management • Business Administration • Auditing

Seeking Innovative Ways to Add Value While Applying Hard Work, Dedication, Team Work,and Customer-Focus to Improve Operational Performance

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Masters in accounting and financial management, masters in auditing, bachelor’s degreein finance and bank’s operations, and high school diploma in mathematical sciences.

Strong knowledge in accounting, financial management, auditing, economics, banking,and reporting and analysis of financial data.

More than 4 years customer service experience plus 6 months experience in accounting,bookkeeping, and banking with ability to analyze problems and recommend solutions.

Exceptional organization and time management skills to prioritize and manage multiplesimultaneous projects and tasks in fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Excellent written communication and verbal presentation skills to convey complexinformation to audiences from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

Collaborative, proactive team player with passion for learning and career advancement. Fluency in French and English. Technical Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, SQL Server, and

QuickBooks and Peachtree Accounting, computer repair including parts and software.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration in Accounting & Financial Management: 2013

Keller Graduate School of Management at DeVry University

KEY COURSEWORK Intermediate Accounting

Managerial Accounting

Financial Accounting

External Auditing

Advanced Managerial Finance

The Role of the CFO

Federal Tax & Management Decisions

Accounting & Finance: Managerial Use & Analysis

Advanced Financial Accounting & Reporting Issue

CPA exam preparation courses

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Finance Project: Due diligence report for Whole Foods market company coveringcapitalization and financial statements, management performance, human resources, andinternal control.

Master of Science in Auditing, and Bachelor of Science in Finance & Accounting:

Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdullah University

ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIPS Accounting Instructor, Sup Management School, Bamako, Mali, 5 months

Bookkeeper, Belyatex, Fes, Morocco, 1 month

Bank Clerk, PB&BMAO Bank, Fes, Morocco, 2 months

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TAXI DRIVER December 2012 – PresentSELF-EMPLOYED Manhattan, NY

Transport passengers in safe, friendly manner to chosen destinations. Provide site-seeingtours to historical attractions. Utilize technologies including GPS systems to develop fastest,safest routes and to improve customer satisfaction. Drive approximately 90 miles daily.

Provide most efficient or client-preferred routes and ensure high-quality customer service.

Adhere to all relevant safety regulations and laws to ensure passenger safety. Inspect,maintain, and repair vehicle to ensure proper operation and safety.

SECURITY GUARD January 2008 – December 2012ALLIED BARTON Manhattan, NY

Performed facility inspections, documented investigation findings, authored reports formanagement, and delivered high-quality customer service to bank patrons.

Recognized for performing job functions very well in extremely efficient, professional, andproductive manner and went above and beyond basic job duties to improve workspace.

Provided honesty, integrity, and dedication to job while pursuing graduate degree.

TRANSLATOR May 2007 – November 2007UNITED STATES ARMY Fort Jackson, SC

Prepared non-technical translations into target language, assisted military contracting withlocal purchases, and provided onsite interpretation support at military traffic control points.