Stefan Sjekloca is a recent graduate of Saint Francis University with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance. He has experience in accounting, communications, and business through internships and jobs in the US and Serbia. His technical skills include Microsoft Office, social media, and web design. He is fluent in English and several Slavic languages.
1. STEFAN G. SJEKLOCA
117 Evergreen Drive, Loretto, PA 15940 | (704) 779 – 9213 | stefansj1993@hotmail.com
OVERVIEW Results and solutions-focused team player. Areas of strength include accounting,
digital literacy, strong work ethic, bilingual abilities, communications, writing and research
organization, time management, analytical skills and an interest in tackling business problems,
leadership
EDUCATION Saint Francis University, Loretto, PA
Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance
Graduation date: May 2017
GPA 3.2/4.0; Hours Completed upon Graduation: 128
COURSEWORK Advanced Accounting, Federal Income Taxes
Forensic Accounting & Fraud Investigation, Auditing
Investment and Portfolio Analysis, Finance
Cost Accounting, Quantitative Business Analysis
Principles of Investments, Strategic Management
TECHNICAL SKILLS Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, PowerPoint, social media, web design
LANGUAGES Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian, Slovenian, English (fluent), and Spanish (basic)
EMPLOYMENT INTERN Communications Office, Saint Francis University, Loretto, PA
EXPERIENCE August 2015 – Present
Create graphics and audio for all sporting events
Produce live camera and replay footage
INTERN Ambassador, Athlete Network, Loretto, PA
2015-2016
Promoting and recruiting new ambassadors for the company
Complete tasks for promotion of the website
Promoter, Web Designer and Manager, Hostel Kavala, Belgrade, Serbia
May 2014
Designed the official web site of the company
Led marketing and promotions efforts
Increased hostel sales by 30%, and increased number of staff at the hostel
Introduced new system for managing and booking reservations through “Trip Advisor”
Managed and oversaw financial statements
Accounting Assistant, S.S Corporation, Belgrade, Serbia
2012-2013
Prepared client tax returns
Managed/Oversaw payable and receivable accounts
Managed all documentation and report generation for accounting staff
Processed incoming customer payments
Tracked spending and created reports to senior staff accountant
ACTIVITIES Saint Francis University NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Team, 2013 – Present,
Scholarship Recipient
Led team to a season-best 13-5-1 record, helping the program win its first NEC regular
season championship and rank in the NCAA Division 1 Top 25 for the first time in school
history
Two times rookie of the week in North East Conference
Dedicate 30+ hours a week to practice, traveling, competition, lifting, and team meetings
Member, Investment Club, 2014 – Present
Winner of the “Investment Game” on Investopedia for three years in a row at Saint Francis
University
Gained 48% increase from initial investment, winning over $480,000+ in course of three
months
Co-Managed over $40,000 of an endowment fund that has tripled since inception in 2009
Volunteer, TEDx Talks Charlotte, Charlotte North Carolina, 2015-2016
Personal assistant to host, Tracy Russ, owner of the company “SOLID”
Held and managed of choosing the candidates for the next TEDx Talks
Volunteer, “5 Points Realty” real estate agency, Charlotte North Carolina, 2015-2016
Personal assistant and financial consultant to real estate agent, Ian Leonard
Managed contact database
Scheduled tours for prospective tenants
Secured public information about a property
Assisted with events outings and meetings
Assisted in selling two houses with a net worth of $249,000 and $390,000