ACHIEVEMENT STATEMENT EXAMPLES FOR

BUSINESS FINANCE STUDENTS AND GRADUATES

·        Successfully managed the finances of a student-run organization comprising of over 300 members, remaining within a $15,000 budget

·        Increased cash flow 15 percent by developing and implementing a new billing and collection system for local business

·        Researched and determined status of uncashed checks and created system to help track future unclaimed obligations, resulting in an initial savings of $60,000, and $20,000 annually

·        Effectively budgeted time and money, making a $2,500 profit in a summer landscaping business

·        Initiated cost reduction program for small company that realized $20K in savings within the first  year of implementation

·        Personally negotiated and collected $30,000 from previously considered not collectible past-due accounts

·        Saved $210 a year in service charges by proposing and acquiring a checking account at a new bank for College Council

·        Identified and investigated discrepancies in financial accounts resulting in overpayments and unbilled revenues, saving the department $10,000

·        Was only one of 50 students selected to participate in a New York Stock Exchange summer internship program

·        Met every collections quota for 13 consecutive months, culminating in achievement awards and team-leadership responsibilities

·        Researched new investment opportunities that increased holdings for fraternity by 100%

·        Developed and managed a portfolio of six stocks, averaging a 6% rate of return

·        Reviewed and corrected accounting entries, identifying $23,000 in unpaid bills and mislaid funds

·        Prepared balance sheets, income and cash-flow statements, and annual report for local business, recommending improvements that resulted in savings of $15,000

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