Professional Resume

1. Benjamin Barlow
www.benjaminbarlow.com
bflbarlow@gmail.com
Professional Summary
Experienced professional specializing in budget analysis and maintenance of accurate systems of
organized data. Proficient in a wide array of financial and office software with experience using and
advocating various cloud computing solutions. Past skills have led to development of protocols that
support the clear communication of information and the promotion of department efficiency. Writes
and presents detailed budget requests and other financial reports. Has the ability to learn advanced
theoretical and applicable ideas, as demonstrated in the coursework completed towards a degree in
Mathematics.
Work Experience
University of Wisconsin-Platteville: Performing Arts Series (PAS)/Nohr Gallery
Budget Analyst August 2010 - December 2010
 Initiated a new managerial accounting system for allocating costs and revenues specific to individual
touring productions with budgets totaling over $220,000.
 Developed a records management schema; organized and structured historical budgetary records.
 Research and formulated accurate Segregated University Fee Allocation Commission (SUFAC) budget
requests. Successfully secured funding for the 2010-2011 Fiscal Year.
 Ensured compliance with university requirements during the coordination and allocation of SUFAC funds.
University of Wisconsin-Platteville: Heartland Festival
Budget Analyst May 2009 - December 2010
 Initiated a new managerial accounting system for allocating costs and revenues specific to professional
repertory theatre productions with a total budget of over $150,000.
 Initiated protocols and processes for approving, communicating and recording expenditures.
 Formally communicated SUFAC budget requests through budget submissions and hearings. Successfully
secured funding for the 2010-2011 Fiscal Year.
 Distributed important budget information to production departments through weekly budget
announcements that were designed to promote efficiency and bring attention to inefficiencies.
University of Wisconsin-Platteville: Student Housing
Resident Assistant (RA) August 2007 – May 2008
 Effectively enforced all campus policies ensuring student health and safety.
 Coordinated events and managed an organized schedule of activities that included all students and
increased resident’s quality of life.
 Maintained a high standard of character and served as a role model for incoming freshman and returning
sophomores.
 Responded to reports of resident disagreement and mediated conflicts ensuring fairness, discretion and
sensitivity, while operating within compliance of campus regulations.
Education
University of Wisconsin - Platteville December 2010
BS Mathematics: Minor Business Administration and Emphasis in Actuarial Science
Dean’s List (four semesters): 3.35 GPA
Technical Skills and Coursework
 Technology: Microsoft Office 2007-2010, Google Documents, Minitab Statistical Analysis, Adobe
Professional, LaTeX, Kronos.
 Coursework: Financial and Management Accounting, Financial Management, Risk Management,
Statistical Methods and Application, Calculus I-III, Advanced Calculus and Senior Seminar Undergrad
Research – Repeated Measures.