1. Peter D. Scherer
410 Highland Dr.
Grafton, WI 53024
630.551.5342 Peter.scherer@cuw.edu
linkedin.com/in/peterdscherer
Objective: To gain experience and contribute in an accounting, finance, or related field for a
company that displays sound practices, and allows me to be an active
participant and observer in these fields.
Education: Concordia University in Mequon, Wisconsin
Accounting Major and Finance Minor (Current Senior) Current GPA: 3.3
Expected Graduation: May 2017
Honors and Awards: Presidential Scholarship Recipient
Relevant Coursework: Intro to Finance, Economics, Business Law, Managerial and Cost
Accounting, Intermediate Accounting I&II, Investing, Corporate Finance,
Income Tax I, Advanced Accounting
Additional Skills: German: 3 years instruction, studied abroad at an international school in
Augsburg, Germany; Spanish: 3 years instruction; Experience with Excel as well
as other Microsoft Office programs
Activities: Accounting Club; German Club; University Athletics – 3 years (Soccer)
Work Experience:
 Kapco; Grafton, WI (07/2016-Present) Accounting Intern: Assist in general accounting
functions including the entering and analyzing of invoices, as well as the distribution of
tax forms to vendors. Provide sound communication between purchasing and accounting
departments.
 Zarletti – Mequon; Mequon, WI (01/2016-Present): Server: Develop a relationship with
customers while creating a formal fine dining experience. Provide additional customer
care by tending to customers’ dining desires through face to face interaction.
 Jiffy Lube; Yorkville, IL (06/2012 - 08/2014): Upper Bay Technician:
performed oil changes as well as miscellaneous services on cars and trucks. Helped close
register every night and determine deposit amount for the next morning.
Interests and Volunteer Work:
 Servant Leadership Award: Was part of a group of athletes that served to better
the environment.
 Worked with a disaster relief team after tornado and other natural disasters
 Worked with a team of 400 people, as well as with a smaller group of 10 people
to repair decks, houses, and other needs of that area in Maryland
 Play collegiate soccer and various intramural team sports