Resume
Abigail Callinan
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Finance | Northern Illinois University | DeKalb, Illinois Expected May 2025 | GPA: 3.7
SKILLS
· Microsoft PowerPoint
· Public speaking
· Customer service
· Microsoft Office
· Communication
· Leadership
· Problem-solving abilities
· Adaptability
· Time management
EXPERIENCE
Accounting Office Student Employee | Holmes Student Center | Dekalb, Illinois September 2023 – Present
· Handled cash, accounts receivable verification, and aided in the accounts payable process to oversee daily affairs.
· Collected and verified contracts in preparation of posting to the daily charge sheet.
Seasonal Team-Lead | The Honey Baked Ham Company | Naperville, Illinois April 2019 – Present
· Operated the cash register and other retail equipment for efficient daily functioning.
· Trained new seasonal hires to function in day-to-day operations.
· Provided customer service to support shoppers with questions and concerns.
· Managed the holiday pop-up store located in Joliet where I completed closing paperwork, made deposits, managed inventory, and maintained daily operations to result in a productive winter holiday season.
Mentor | Asian American Resource Center | Dekalb, Illinois August 2022 – May 2023
· Worked to encourage and lead students through events for the OHANA program as they transitioned into and throughout the school year.
· Planned and executed events for the OHANA Program.
Marketing Consultant Experience | Prairie Fire Golf and Grill | Byron, Illinois September 2021 – November 2021
· Consulted with the Prairie Fire Golf and Grill to increase foot traffic during their off-peak hours.
· Delegated tasks, used consistent communication, and maintained a vigorous work-setting to successfully collaborate with a team.
· Gained experience in giving professional presentations to an audience and learned to organize ideas for problem solving within an organization.
INVOLVEMENT
Technology Chair | Finance Student Advisory Board | Dekalb, Illinois May 2023 – Present
· Managed the organization’s social media accounts and website to maintain a professional image.
· Prepared email templates on behalf of the Executive Board for effective outreach.
Founding Member | Multiracial Student Union | Dekalb, Illinois September 2023 – Present
· Pioneered a new organization to campus that created a new community dedicated to fostering inclusivity for students.
Treasurer | Alpha Phi Gamma | Dekalb, Illinois December 2021 – December 2022
· Maintained the budgets and cash flow statements to manage all financial relations within the organization.
· Ensured treasury operations were running efficiently through working with nation-wide chapters and the National Board.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
· Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate (Office 2019)
· Introduction to SQL
· Introduction to SAP
HONORS & AWARDS
Recipient | Rita C. Patti Student Endowment Spring 2024
· Given to full-time, degree seeking students within the College of Business.
University Honors Program | Northern Illinois University August 2021 – Present
· Engaged member of the program, demonstrating a commitment to academic excellence, and completed rigorous coursework.
Recipient | Aurora East Educational Foundation August 2021 – Present
· Selected for this award as a student graduating from East Aurora High School in the top 10% of their class.