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Edison T. Thomas
450 E 141 St. 3rd
Fl.  Bronx, NY 10454  etedison@hotmail.com  646.203.2301
Target Job: Entry-Level Staff Accountant
Accounting • Financial Management • Business Administration • Auditing
Seeking Innovative Ways to Add Value While Applying Hard Work, Dedication, Team Work,
and Customer-Focus to Improve Operational Performance
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Masters in accounting and financial management, masters in auditing, bachelor’s degree
in finance and bank’s operations, and high school diploma in mathematical sciences.
 Strong knowledge in accounting, financial management, auditing, economics, banking,
and reporting and analysis of financial data.
 More than 4 years customer service experience plus 6 months experience in accounting,
bookkeeping, and banking with ability to analyze problems and recommend solutions.
 Exceptional organization and time management skills to prioritize and manage multiple
simultaneous projects and tasks in fast-paced, dynamic environment.
 Excellent written communication and verbal presentation skills to convey complex
information to audiences from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
 Collaborative, proactive team player with passion for learning and career advancement.
 Fluency in French and English.
 Technical Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, SQL Server, and
QuickBooks and Peachtree Accounting, computer repair including parts and software.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration in Accounting & Financial Management: 2013
Keller Graduate School of Management at DeVry University
KEY COURSEWORK
 Intermediate Accounting
 Managerial Accounting
 Financial Accounting
 External Auditing
 Advanced Managerial Finance
 The Role of the CFO
 Federal Tax & Management Decisions
 Accounting & Finance: Managerial Use & Analysis
 Advanced Financial Accounting & Reporting Issue
 CPA exam preparation courses

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 Finance Project: Due diligence report for Whole Foods market company covering
capitalization and financial statements, management performance, human resources, and
internal control.
Master of Science in Auditing, and Bachelor of Science in Finance & Accounting:
Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdullah University
ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIPS
 Accounting Instructor, Sup Management School, Bamako, Mali, 5 months
 Bookkeeper, Belyatex, Fes, Morocco, 1 month
 Bank Clerk, PB&BMAO Bank, Fes, Morocco, 2 months
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TAXI DRIVER December 2012 – Present
SELF-EMPLOYED Manhattan, NY
Transport passengers in safe, friendly manner to chosen destinations. Provide site-seeing
tours to historical attractions. Utilize technologies including GPS systems to develop fastest,
safest routes and to improve customer satisfaction. Drive approximately 90 miles daily.
 Provide most efficient or client-preferred routes and ensure high-quality customer service.
 Adhere to all relevant safety regulations and laws to ensure passenger safety. Inspect,
maintain, and repair vehicle to ensure proper operation and safety.
SECURITY GUARD January 2008 – December 2012
ALLIED BARTON Manhattan, NY
Performed facility inspections, documented investigation findings, authored reports for
management, and delivered high-quality customer service to bank patrons.
 Recognized for performing job functions very well in extremely efficient, professional, and
productive manner and went above and beyond basic job duties to improve workspace.
 Provided honesty, integrity, and dedication to job while pursuing graduate degree.
TRANSLATOR May 2007 – November 2007
UNITED STATES ARMY Fort Jackson, SC
Prepared non-technical translations into target language, assisted military contracting with
local purchases, and provided onsite interpretation support at military traffic control points.