Sara Howard is a recent graduate of North Carolina State University with a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and a minor in Psychology. She has relevant experience in human resources, financial advising, and leadership roles. Her resume highlights academic honors, leadership experience, and career-related positions demonstrating skills in research, analysis, communication, and problem-solving.

1. SARA HOWARD
swhoward@ncsu.edu ~ www.linkedin.com/in/SaraWHoward ~ (252) 531-0136
http://swhprofessionaldevelopment.weebly.com
EDUCATION
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC May 2017
B.S.: Business Administration, Concentration: Finance; Minor: Psychology,Major GPA 4.0, Overall 3.96
Study Abroad, European School of Business of Reutlingen, Germany May-June 2015
Relevant Coursework: Generational Differences in the Workplace, Working With Diverse Populations, Interpersonal
Communications, Public Speaking, Industrial & Organizational Psychology,Finance, Accounting
 2014 First Year College, Leadership Award
 2015/2016 Multicultural Student Affairs, Academic Award
 University Scholars’ Program
 Member of the Beta Gamma Sigma Business International Honor Society
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Human Resources Intern, Genworth Financial, Raleigh NC Summer 2016
 Researched and benchmarked best practices from multiple Fortune 500 Companies for process enhancement in
measuring and delivering annual performance review structure and feedback
 Established a baseline for the sales compensation framework for approximately 85 employees to align the business
with the rest of the organization and competitive market practices with implementation January 1, 2017
 Analyzed enterprise reward program to determine how to efficiently award employees for success
 Appraised competitor and international proxy statements for detail on executive compensation
Peer Career Coach, Vice President, Poole College of Management Fall 2014-Present
 Assist with career events and host recruiters such as Wells Fargo, Edward Jones, Ipreo, and Oracle
 Collaborate with 3 career staff members to conduct individual resume critiques for approximately 2,700 business
students and connect students with career resources and events
Community Assistant, Cardinal Group Management, Raleigh, NC Nov. 2015-Mar. 2016
 Provided tours and leasing information to high volumes of potential residents and resolved maintenance and
technical issues while serving approximately 100 residents per week
 Utilized critical thinking skills daily in responding to resident complications and developing solutions to problems
such as leaks, parking, rent, and roommates
AXA Next Externship, AXA Advisors,Raleigh, NC Oct. & Nov. 2015
 Participated in case studies with a financial advisorto determine optimal client portfolios
Financial Advisor Intern, Greenville, NC Seasonal 2012-2015
 Assisted financial advisorat Wells Fargo Advisors in updating and managing a client contact management
database,resulting in saving advisor about 6 hours of time per week
 Maintained client confidential information while updating financial data
 Responsible for the distribution of approximately 280 quarterly newsletters to clients
LEADERSHIP, SERVICE, AND ACTIVITIES
Peer Mentor, Multicultural Student Affairs, NC State University Fall 2014-Present
 Support multiple first year students with transition to college on topics including academic support, social
relationships, campus resources,cultural norms, and involvement opportunities
 Provided support as needed for 7 mentees
Finance Club, Investors’ Association, NC State University Fall 2015-Present
LAUNCH Series, Career Development Center Fall 2014
 Attended 6 career workshops for training on professional development and career readiness topics including:
interview skills, utilizing LinkedIn, developing resumes & cover letters
Leadership In Action, NC State University Oct. 2013-May 2014
 Attended leadership workshops and retreats and developed public speaking skills
Team Co-Creator, CROP Walk, NC State University Oct. 2013