1. Abby Ayers
427 South Johnson Street Apt. 8 Iowa City, IA 52240
abby-ayers@uiowa.edu ~ 641.330.8972
Financial Services Qualifications and Capabilities
 Pursuing a degree in Economics, including courses in Financial Accounting, Business Statistics, Microeconomics,
and Economics of Law
 Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint for business-related applications
 Strong interpersonal skills and motivated in research, problem-solving, and interacting with clients
 Enthusiastic and optimistic personality, excellent interpersonal skills, and capable with a team
Finance Education
University of Iowa | Iowa City, Iowa 2013-Present
Bachelors of Business Administration, Economics
Bachelors of Arts, Ethics and Public Policy anticipated May 2017
 GPA: 3.92, Deans list, Honors student, Direct Admit to the Tippie College of Business
Selected Finance Courses and Concepts
Business Communication and Protocol Fall 2014
 Composed standard business messages, organized and reported workplace research, and gave presentation
 Acquired the skills and confidence that are needed to speak formally in public through group presentations
Financial Accounting Spring 2014
 Studied accounting principles such as professional practice, statement of income and retained earnings, applications
of present and future values, cash and short-term investments, receivables, current liabilities and contingencies
Microeconomic Theory Spring 2015
 Studied the application of mathematical and statistical techniques to economics through hypothesis development,
testing theories, and graphing and performing data analysis for practical application of information
 Studied supply and demand, consumer behavior, the theory of business enterprise, the operation of competitive and
monopolistic markets, and the forces determining income distribution
Macroeconomics Spring 2014
 Analyzed the United States market and the effects of inflation and unemployment as well as government policies
 Completed problem sets to understand macroeconomic theory and its relevance related to real examples
Related Work Experience
Tutor Iowa | Iowa City, IA Feb. 2014-Present
Private Tutor
 Tutored students in business classes such as Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Business Calculus
 Managed business by marketing my services, creating a schedule, and collecting payments
University of Iowa Admissions | Iowa City, IA Sept. 2014-Present
Tour Guide
 Led visitors on walking tours around campus while delivering an oral presentation
 Recruited prospective students and promoted the University of Iowa
Iowa Title & Realty Co. | Charles City, IA Jun. 2011-July 2013
Office Assistant
 Sorted and organized various documents for an abstracting company
 Remodeled the old filing system and created a more efficient one
College and Community Activities and Leadership
Member, Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity Sept 2014-Present
 Tour various companies and networked with management on a professional development trip
 Participated in several community service projects including: Adopt-A-Highway, Hope Lodge, and Tippie Build