Download - Lauren Burke Resume October 2016

Lauren I. Burke

Home address: 780 Plymouth Rd. Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60192

School address: 1012 W. State St, West Lafayette, IN 47906 (224-232-9095) [email protected]

Objective

Detail-oriented and motivated student seeking to utilize skills through an accounting or finance internship.

Education

Purdue University, Krannert School of Management, West Lafayette, IN GPA: 3.97/4.0

Bachelor of Science in Accounting May 2018

Concentration in Finance

Finance and Leadership Involvement

Board of Directors for the Purdue Exponent December 2015- Present

• Attend bi-weekly meetings as a student board member of the university’s private newspaper company.

• Participate in detailed accounting functions and strategic planning of a $1 million organization.

• Discuss detailed financial statements, budgeting decisions, and the overall financial position of the company.

Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women Member Fall 2014- Present

• Elected to organize and run 2016 blood drive philanthropy event which collected blood for 285 patients.

• Philanthropy chair elected to organize volunteer events through the Boys and Girls Club of Tippecanoe County

for the Champions Are Readers program.

Krannert Direct Admit Learning Community Fall 2014- Spring 2015

• Learned from mentors about leadership skills and strategic decision making.

• Admitted to take upper level classes as a freshman to strengthen critical thinking skills and get a head start in

strategic management courses.

Work Experience

Uno Pizzeria Summer 2016

• Worked as a server and utilized interpersonal and multitasking skills to provide excellent customer service in a

fast paced environment.

• Dealt with customer transactions and cash out reports.

Jamba Juice Restaurant Summer 2013 and Summer 2015

• Entrusted with cash register functions and nightly store closing processes.

• Built relationships with supervisors as well as other team members.

Volunteer Experience

Bright Hope Center May 2010- June 2014

• Served as a weekly volunteer and assisted families with food needs.

• Monitored food donations from stores to warehouse to ensure proper handling.

Honors

• Purdue Dean’s List.

• Semester Honors (Fall 2014- Present).

• Recipient of the Presidential Scholarship.