1. KYA E. SHERMAN
11901 Ridgemount Avenue West | Minnetonka, MN 55305 (home)
kes109@case.edu
763.354.4961 (mobile)
OBJECTIVE
Current senior working towards a Bachelor of Science in Management with a major in Finance from Case Western
Reserve University. Seeking post-graduation, full-time employment at in Minneapolis, Minnesota that will utilize my
financial knowledge as well as my analytical, organizational and leadership skills.
EDUCATION
Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH Expected Graduation: May 2016
Bachelor of Science Candidate in Management with a major in Finance and minor in Economics
Major GPA: 3.43 | Overall GPA: 3.08
Relevant Coursework: Financial Modeling Analysis & Decision Making; Investments; Money & Banking; Corporate
Finance; Information, Systems & Design; Applied Financial Analytics; Management Accounting; Microeconomics
WORK EXPERIENCE
Chicago Transit Authority | Chicago, IL May 2015-August 2015
Budget Intern
Research and analyze specific costs projected to make up $1,000,000 of annual expenses
Investigate policies, gather data, and observe actions and opinions among CTA employees in connection to costs
Report and present my research findings to senior staff within the CTA
Organize team meetings, project plans, and summary documents to aid in budget analysis and projections
Reconcile management positions to most accurately reflect labor expenses for the current budget and the
projected budget through use of Excel and Hyperion Budget eSystem
Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH
Customer Service Assistant | Residence Life and Services May 2014 - Present
Manage the distribution of keys to approved personnel and students
Log and distribute incoming mail and packages for the students
Communicate with external groups and conferences to plan and manage their stay at CWRU
Communicate with internal departments and professionals to resolve maintenance and housing challenges
Orientation Leader | First Year Experience and Family Programs February 2013-August 2013
Answer questions about CWRU from the incoming students and parents
Follow a schedule of required tasks for my group of 11 students while finding time to build relationships
Research Assistant | Department of Biomedical Engineering October 2013-January 2014
Analyze biomedical data taken by the research team by using MATLAB
Participate in recording electrical data from the nerve impulses of dogs running on treadmills
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
University Program Board | Cleveland, OH
Director of Public Relations March 2014-May 2015
Develop and manage a budget of $20,000 for promotional materials and merchandise
Organize calendars, lists of resources, to-do lists, and promotional strategy including social media promotion
Motivate and manage a committee of 7 co-chairs who are responsible for the promotional materials
Public Relations Committee Co-Chair April 2013-March 2014
Find new, creative ways to promote upcoming events and the University Program Board’s image to the campus
Alpha Phi Fraternity | Cleveland, OH
Director of Watchcare April 2014-December 2014
Create and facilitate activities to increase trust and connections within our sisterhood
Facilitate conflict resolution meetings between sisters with disagreements affecting the chapter
Greek Life | Cleveland, OH
Recruitment Counselor April 2014-January 2015
Practice authentic leadership and build relationships with 13 potential new members
Act as an advocate and resource for potential new members throughout the recruitment process
AWARDS & RECOGNITION: CWRU Outstanding Senior – Nominee (current), SMARRT Decisions Award (Nov
2015), University Program Board Outstanding Junior (April 2015), CWRU Outstanding Junior—Nominee (April 2015)