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.