MBA Grad. Looking for FT job in Finance/Accounting

Hi, my name is Moises and having received an MBA degree last year, I am looking to enter the finance/accounting field and have had no luck thus far finding a job. I have attached my resume below.

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MOISESJPINEDA@AOL.COM



MOISES J. PINEDA



OBJECTIVE



To obtain a position in a progressive company where I will be able to

apply my MBA coursework knowledge and experience to build my

reputation as a professional in the business community. To grow within

an organization where I can prove my skills and advance rapidly throughout the organization and be a great asset.



EDUCATION



Nova Southeastern University Davie, FL

H. Wayne Huizenga Graduate School of Business

and Entrepreneurship 6/2006

Master in Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude

-Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Society in Business, Management, and Administration



Florida International University Miami, FL

Bachelor in Business Administration 4/2004

Major: Finance Minor: Economics

-Certificate in Banking Studies Program and in International Bank Management Program



ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE



-Internship at Merrill Lynch at the Falls and Coral Gables Financial District, FL - Fall 2003

-H&R Block Income Tax Preparation Program (Completed 12/2006)



PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES



-Bilingual: English/Spanish

-Computer literate and ability to use Internet Explorer

-Mathematical and Analytical

-Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook

-Typing speed approximately 50 wpm

-Hard worker, goal, teamwork, and customer oriented



WORK EXPERIENCE



Luly’s General Merchandise, Inc. Miami, FL

Manager 5/2001-Present

-Assist customers with orders placed

-Data entry and clerical duties

-Generate sales for merchandise and purchasing transactions

-Successfully help increase our sales and processes with implementing a new computer system which has allowed us to generate more sales and revenue

-Overseeing employees to make sure standards are met

-Maintenance and upgrades for IT software and hardware

-Interact with vendors, suppliers, and other businesses (Walgreens, Sedanos, Navarro Discount)

-Maintaining adequate inventory at hand

-Bank deposits

-Train and mentor new employees for tasks to be performed

-Promote diversity and encourage openness to communication



Liberty Tax Services Miami, FL

Tax Preparer 1/2007-4/2007

-Prepare personal tax returns for the year 2006, e-file, and bank products



Dr. Mernoush Banton Miami, FL

Florida International University

Teaching Assistant 8/2004-2/2006

-Assist in grading and checking examinations and assignments for online business courses submitted by students

-Answer students’ concerns and questions about course(s)

-Contributed to preparation and revision of text and test bank of an Entrepreneurship textbook

-Interact in the discussion forum and respond to students via course mail using WebCT and Blackboard online teaching programs



Premier Salons International Miami, FL

Receptionist 12/2000-5/2001

-Handled customer transactions

-Assisted manager with payroll

-Contributed to counting inventory and deposit funds

-Answered phone calls and set appointments

-Sell salon products and services



U.S. Bureau of the Census Hialeah, FL

Enumerator (Temporary Position) 5/2000-6/2000

-Contacted and drove to households to verify information given for the 2000 Census Bureau



AFFILIATION



-Florida International University Alumni Association

-Nova Southeastern University Graduate Student Association & Alumni Association

-Nominated and accepted for the books: Who’s Who Among America’s High School Students 2000 and at the Graduate level for the National Dean’s List and Chancellor’s List 2004/2005

-Carnival Center for the Performing Arts Volunteer