Anna Higgins is seeking a career in finance and business. She graduated from Saint Mary's College with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance and International Business. During her time in college, she gained relevant work experience through internships at The PrivateBank and Trust Company and Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics. She also serves on the board of the Notre Dame Figure Skating Club and teaches skating lessons. Her extracurricular activities include involvement with HerCampus, the Sailing Team, and the Toastmaster Club. She has received several honors and awards for her academic and athletic achievements.
1. Anna R. Higgins
4700 Lawn Avenue | Western Springs, IL 60558 | M: 708-954-6286 | E: ahiggi01@saintmarys.edu
Education
Saint Mary’s College Notre Dame, IN
Bachelor in Business Administration: Finance and International Business May 2016
GPA: 3.0
Relevant Course Work
-Financial Statement Analysis -International Financial Management -Business Statistics
-Investments -International Trade and Finance -Intermediate and International Economics
-Management of Financial Institutions -Financial and Managerial Accounting -Strategic Management
Business and Finance Experience
The PrivateBank and Trust Company Chicago, IL
Intern, Treasury Management Department May 2015 - August 2015
Ÿ Performed audits of client wire transfer set ups from $500 to $5B
Ÿ Analyzed legal agreements for over 600 blocked and pledged accounts to avoid lawsuits against the bank
Ÿ Participated on client conference calls to learn clients’ needs
Ÿ Compiled pricing proformas for current or prospective clients’ accounts
Additional Relevant Experience
Notre Dame Figure Skating Club, University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN
Board Member April 2014 – Present
Ÿ Generated a $40,000 profit by hosting the 40th
Annual Tri-State Synchronized Skating Championships
Ÿ Developed club’s annual budget, consisting of members’ dues, outside sponsorships, fundraisers, and allocation
Ÿ Fostered positive team morale and work ethic throughout the academic year
Learn To Skate Notre Dame, IN
Skating Instructor January 2015 – Present
Ÿ Teach children and adults the basic skills of figure skating
Ÿ Organize personal lesson plans per student
Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics Las Vegas, NV and Westchester, IL
Intern October 2011 and 2012
Ÿ Worked directly with the Vice President of Prosthetics
Ÿ Received direct exposure to his daily responsibilities
Ÿ Participated in client meetings to better understand needs assessments for the Prosthetic Division
Campus Involvement and Activities
“HerCampus” Journalist (online news website for collegiate women), Saint Mary’s College January 2014 – Present
Sailing Team, University of Notre Dame Spring 2014
Toastmaster Club, Saint Mary’s College Fall 2013
Synchronized Skating Team, Chicago Jazz Synchronized Skating and Notre Dame Figure Skating Club 2001 – Present
Awards
Ÿ LeMans Award and Mother Pauline Award (academic and merit scholarships)
Ÿ Two-time synchronized figure skating Midwestern champion
Ÿ Selected for Team USA as an ambassador for US Figure Skating
o Gained invaluable experience by competing on an international stage and learning foreign cultures
Technology Skills
Ÿ Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
Ÿ Gained knowledge in basic computer coding