5. When I was 5 years old, I began playing soccer…
And continued to play for 16 years…
6. I was passionate…
Team player Leader
Goal-oriented …while developing
Focused
Responsible Punctual foundational
Communicator
Dedicated characteristics…
7. and what I will become in the future…
…that would shape who I am today
10. To attain
…in Accounting
It’s not just numbers…
…it’s what those numbers mean
11. …and Management
Understanding…
…corporate culture, human development,
leadership, and brand imaging
12. While involved in…
Soccer Philanthropy Social Life Work
• Luther College Men’s • Alpha Phi Omega • Sigma Chi Omega • Luther College Men’s
Soccer • PALS Mentor Program • Luther College Men’s Soccer Recruiter
• Rochester (MN) Thunder • Decorah Recycling Program Soccer • Recreational Services
Professional Development • Luther College Men’s • Intramural Sports • Custodial Services
League Team Soccer Commentator • E-Marketing Chicago • Shady Oak Beach Senior
• Decorah H.S. Boys Varsity • Habitat for Humanity Experience Concessions Attendant
Assistant Coach • Cargill Finance Intern
• Decorah H.S. Boys Varsity
Assistant Coach
Sept 2008- May 2012
Education
•B.A. in Accounting
•B.A. in Management
14. where I was responsible for:
• Regional accounts payable
account
• Purchase rebate confirmations
• Electronic balance sheet creation
and maintenance using Microsoft
Excel 2007
• Tax reports according to internal
web schedule
15. While interning, I also built
relationships through…
• Networking
• One-on-one informational interviews
• Finance Forum
• Cargill Forum
• Cargill Animal Nutrition Forum
• COSO Training
• Public Speaking
• Small table discussions with business leaders
16. The characteristics I brought to the internship…
Communication
Teamwork
Determination
…led to a full-time
position at Cargill in the
Corporate Financial
Reporting unit as a…
Finance Associate
17. By May 2012, I am scheduled to graduate with
150 credits...
So I can sit for the CPA exam.
18. So that I may
enhance my
accounting
knowledge…