Recent graduate seeking challenging position that will allow use of educational training in Finance, Economics and Communications

1. Alexander J. Matkovic
alexander.j.matkovic@net.elmhurst.edu (630) 242-0488
Profile
Recent graduate seeking challenging position that will allow use of educational training in Finance, Economics and
Communications
Highlights of Qualifications
Dedicated, enthusiastic and independent worker who possess confident leadership skills. Strong critical thinking
skills with the ability to quickly learn and adapt. Works very well both in a group and individually. Excellent
interpersonal communication skills supported by a minor in communications.
Education
Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, Illinois
Bachelor of Science (2016) Graduated with Distinction (Cum Laude)
Honors Program Member GPA 3.6/4.0
Major: Finance
Two Minors:
Economics: Micro, Intro Macro, Intermediate Macro, Banking, European Economy
Communications: Interpersonal, Intercultural, Communication Theory, Capitalism
University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
Study Abroad Program through Elmhurst College (August - December 2014)
Awards & Recognitions
• Business Strategy Game “2016 Industry Champion” - Role played as senior executive in a simulated industry
setting where teams of students ran companies and crafted strategies aimed at achieving superior financial
performance and market leadership
• Elmhurst College Dean’s List - Four out of eight semesters
• Presidents Scholarship Award Winner - Financial scholarship awarded through Elmhurst College based on
academic performance
Work Experience
• Target Corporation, Lombard, IL
Electronics Team Member (June 2015 – Current) - Interact with the public, crisis management, resolve
customer issues over the phone, communicate frequently with other departments, handle money
• Northrop Grumman Corporation, Rolling Meadows, IL
Contract Closeouts Summer Internship (June 2014 - August 2014) - Processed and closed out multi-million
dollar contracts for international organization. Frequent communication and collaboration with project
managers. Financial reconciliation of unbalanced accounts. Frequent work with Excel, including advanced tasks
such as V-Lookups.
• Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL
Residential Advisor (January 2014)
Developed leadership skills through organizing student events, leading and guiding students in community
building activities, patrolling the building, and enforcing rules.
Skills
• Highly proficient at Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Equally proficient with both Microsoft Windows and Apple operating systems
• Experience with General Ledger software
• Mathematics training through differential and integral calculus