Nicholas Semanisin has extensive experience in campaign management, executive assistance, and restaurant management. He graduated from the University of Michigan with degrees in Sociology and Statistics. His work experience includes managing campaigns for local representatives, coordinating schedules and budgets as an executive assistant, and leading restaurant operations as a head server and bar manager. He is proficient in Microsoft Office programs and has a strong record of community outreach, fundraising, and customer service.
CORPORATE ACCOUNTING, FINANCE & TAX
Professional experience in the planning, administration and control of corporate accounting, finance and tax operations. Excellent analytical, negotiation, project management and customer relationship management skills. PC proficiency with Microsoft Office and specialized accounting and financial analysis/reporting software. CPA eligible, CFE member (eligible), graduate student with strong academic training and common-sense intelligence with expertise in:
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Reconciliation Federal & States Corporate Taxation
General Accounting & Month-end Reporting Financial Planning, Research, Analysis & Reporting
Credit & Collections Operations Economic & Demographic Analysis
Auditing & Cost Management Budget & Cost Analysis
Investment Finance & Portfolio Analysis Project & Team Leadership
CORPORATE ACCOUNTING, FINANCE & TAX
Professional experience in the planning, administration and control of corporate accounting, finance and tax operations. Excellent analytical, negotiation, project management and customer relationship management skills. PC proficiency with Microsoft Office and specialized accounting and financial analysis/reporting software. CPA eligible, CFE member (eligible), graduate student with strong academic training and common-sense intelligence with expertise in:
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Reconciliation Federal & States Corporate Taxation
General Accounting & Month-end Reporting Financial Planning, Research, Analysis & Reporting
Credit & Collections Operations Economic & Demographic Analysis
Auditing & Cost Management Budget & Cost Analysis
Investment Finance & Portfolio Analysis Project & Team Leadership
1. Nicholas Semanisin
3315 Pleasant Avenue
(734) 645-2517 Union City, NJ 07087 nicholas.semanisin@gmail.com
Education
University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI
Bachelor of Science & Arts Graduated: December 2012
Sociology Major- Statistics 250, Accounting 300, Communications 102 & 350
● Self-funded way through school while serving as acting caretaker for care dependent relative.
Job Experience
Sensorium AVR
Executive Assistant/Office Manager
● Order and Tracked Purchase Orders for multiple projects nationwide
● Created quotes based on specific client requests and budgets while maintaining our companies high standards.
● Managed daily schedule across different time zones for meetings, phone calls, and site visits.
● Negotiated contracts for pricing with vendors for future purchases.
Michigan State of Representatives August 2014-January 2015
Executive Assistant/Office Manager Lansing, MI
● Sharpened Microsoft Office skills and educated self in Link and Outlook programs to better serve the office.
● Balanced end of year budget for mailings, office supplies, and employee salaries.
● Coordinated introduction of bills and tracked progress of pending legislation.
● Served as gateway for constituent concerns to be voiced to the representative and legislative body.
State Representative Campaign August 2014-November 2014
Executive Assistant & Finance Manager (Weekends & After Hours) Canton, MI
● Promoted candidate successfully by tracking voter trends and data return from voter feedback.
● Tracked campaign contributions and bank balances. Assisted to file campaign finance report with the State of Michigan.
● Organized Volunteers and staff to knock on 30,000 doors achieving a 10 point victory over opponent.
● Trained staff and volunteers on MiniVan application to increase productivity and results successfully.
County Executive Campaign March 2014-August 2014
Field Director & Campaign Treasurer Detroit, MI
● Marketed candidate successfully despite variances in demographic across the county.
● Generated and administered walking lists for employees based on voter trends and analysis of 612 sq mile county.
● Managed daily schedule for Candidate and community outreach. Organized Get Out the Vote rally with over 200 People.
● Recorded and tracked campaign expenditures and contributions, respecting codes of election regulations for Wayne County.
● Set and surpassed fundraising goals for campaign en route to raising over $200,000.
Victors Restaurant at the Campus Inn October 2012-May 2014
Head Server Ann Arbor (Downtown), MI
● Led evening shifts educating servers, and role quickly expanded to front office and inventory duties.
● Adhered to consumer requests for food allergies, and specific needs daily
● Employee of the month (February 2014)
Passport Restaurant and Lounge October 2010-June 2012
Bar Manager/Head Bartender Ann Arbor, MI
● Responsible for ordering beer/wine/liquor weekly, inventory, bar levels, bartender checklists, and tallying of cashier reports daily.
● Maintained the restaurant’s flow, working in a fast paced environment, and at times responsible for entire bar area.
2. Nicholas Semanisin
3315 Pleasant Avenue
(734) 645-2517 Union City, NJ 07087 nicholas.semanisin@gmail.com
● Trained new bartenders about the position’s expectations and responsibilities while overseeing their progress.
● Marketed new menu to increase sales during sluggish hours of restaurant, catering specifically to office workers in area.
LinkedIn profile: www.linkedin.com/pub/nicholassemanisin/58/433/23b/en
References
Phil Cavanagh
State Representative of Michigan
(313) 2135022
philcavanagh10@gmail.com
Zac Kelly
Director of Operations Sensorium AVR
Contact Number: (540) 2203218
zac@sensoriumavr.com
Jenny Wu
Owner of Passport Restaurant and Lounge
(734) 678 6733
jyw555@gmail.com
Celeste Lehman
Campaign Manager Phil Cavanagh for Wayne County Executive
(734) 4448137
celeste.lehman@gmail.com
Dana Sherry
Campaign Manager Kristy Pagan for State Representative
(734) 9042996
Dana.l.sherry@gmail.com
Jennifer Trim
Restaurant Supervisor Victors Restaurant at the Campus Inn
Contact Number: (734) 4764148
Jennifer.Trim@staff.campusinn.com