Lyssette

OBJECTIVE
To occupy a position in Marketing or related fields that will help me further develop my professional and personal skills while contributing my academic skills, and professional experience to the company’s mission, vision, and goals.

EDUCATION
M.S. in Integrated Marketing Communications (2012- present) – Manhattanville College, Purchase, New York

B.A. in Accounting & Marketing (2005-2010) – University of Puerto Rico, Bayamón

EXPERIENCE
SIFE Puerto Rico, Inc., Guaynabo, PR Mar 11- Present
Program Coordinator
Responsibilities:
• Engage, guide and work together with faculty advisors, and students in the development of SIFE teams.
• Design & plan new strategies for recruitment of new universities for the SIFE program.
• Manage the Organization’s Facebook & Twitter account.
• Webpage administration using WordPress CMS.
• Evaluate that team’s projects and outcomes are in compliance with the criterion established by SIFE International and suggest new implementation ideas for better performance.
• Collaborate in the planning of the National Competition (Puerto Rico) for SIFE students, faculty members, and local businesses.

Star Management Corporation, Guaynabo, PR Oct 07 – Mar 11
Administrative Assistant / Jr. Accountant
Responsibilities:
• Audited rent received from tenants.
• Analyzed and reviewed Financial Statements.
• Prepared bank reconciliations.
• Organized proper documentation for annual audits.
• Clerical work.

KPMG, San Juan PR Summer 2009
Auditing Intern
Responsibilities:
• Performed various auditing procedures such as:
o Reviewed accrued compensation of employees from the Department of Education.
o Conducted walkthroughs of test control.
o Footed financial statements for mathematical accuracy.

Wesleyan Academy, Guaynabo, PR Jul 07 – Oct 07
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Responsibilities:
• Managed the school’s bookstore.
• Customer service and clerical work.

ERF Law Offices, Hato Rey, PR Oct 06 - Jun 07
Legal Secretary
Responsibilities:
• Drafted motions and legal letters.
• Performed legal research.
• Prepared invoices.
• Electronic transmittal of federal court documentation.

Rampage Plaza las Americas, Hato Rey, PR May 05 - Oct 06
Sales Associate/Cashier
Responsibilities:
• Worked on the sale floor and as a cashier.
• Assisted with store stocking, floor-sets and opening/closing procedures.

Ismael Rodríguez Poggi, CPA, Hato Rey, PR May 06 – Feb 07
Secretary
Responsibilities:
• Prepared letters, corporate and individual tax returns.

MAJOR COURSES
Accounting:
• Elementary accounting, Intermediate accounting, Auditing, and Cost accounting.
Finance:
• Money and Banking, and Business Finance.
Other:
• Business statistics, Human relations, Social responsibilities, Administrative theory, Economics, Human resources administration.

MINOR COURSES
Marketing:
• Art Salesmanship, Intermediate Marketing, Publicity, Public Relations, Management Retail Sale, Sale Principals and Practices, Consumer Behavior, International Trade, Marketing Research.
SKILLS
Accounting:
• Journalize accurately, auditing, bank reconciliations, general ledger, and accounts receivables.
Computer:
• Sage Accpac – Accounting, Peachtree Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, Internet, WordPress, basic knowledge in HTML, and ability to learn new programs.
Communication:
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English and Spanish.
Other Skills:
• Effective listening, positive thinking, self starter, team player, ability to work under pressure, and good presentation skills.

MEMBERSHIPS
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Apr 08 – Jun 10
Student Affiliate
• Vice President for 2009-2010 academic years.
• Treasurer for 2008-2009 academic years.
o Won second place at the 2009 National Competition

REFERENCES
Personal and Professional References Are Available Upon Request