13421 Silver Moon Way · Silver Spring, MD 20904

Mobile: 240) 393-1299 
 

PURPOSE

To obtain a challenging position as a corporate accountant in a fast-paced environment with opportunities to grow. 

EDUCATION

University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business; College Park, MD

B.S. Finance & B.S. Operations and Quality Management (Technical Track), Graduation – May 2006

Major GPA – Finance 3.5 / Operational and Quality Management 3.6

Dean’s List – Fall 2004  

Relevant Coursework:  Accounting I & II, Business Finance, Investments, Advanced Financial Management, International Finance, Futures and Options Contracts, Money and Banking, Banking and Financial Institutions, Business Writing, Production Management, Total Quality Management.  

EXPERIENCE

DataLab U.S.A.

Accountant                                                                              Germantown, MD / January 2007 – Present

• Manages all aspects of invoicing including design and creation for client billing and ensuring the accuracy of each billing amount.
• Proficient use of MS Excel to compile and prepare weekly project status reports for the audience of high level executives and managers; builds matrices detailing ongoing project details such as project cost, deadlines, projects past due, projects ready to bill, and overdue invoices. 
• Prepares reports on Human Resources related accounting figures such as PTO, sick leave and employee timesheets.
• Works closely with CFO and COO to address and execute critical initiatives within Finance and Accounting Department
• Manages company expenditures, including customized spreadsheet reconciliation of credit card statements for tax deduction purposes.
• Responds to all client inquiries addressed to the accounting department.
• Prepares accounting accruals for clients – details payment history and forecasts future invoices.
• Reconciles banking deposits; directly compares deposits with invoicing history.
• Trains and mentors interns and new employees that are hired into the accounting and HR department.
• Handles client relation functions; prepares for meetings and corresponds with member representatives on upcoming meetings.
• Assists Human Resources in organizing interviews; assists in the interview process/hiring decisions by administering and monitoring written tests and assessments.

DragonBridge Inc.

Accountant                                                                               Bethesda, MD / June 2005 – September 2006

• Managed Accounts Payable by tracking payments to media channels. 
• Managed Accounts Receivables by invoicing and tracking payments from customers.
• Reconciled bank accounts
• Assisted in the creation and updates of monthly/quarterly internal management reporting packages for high level executives.
• Assisted in the month end close process
• Prepared monthly balance sheet and profit and loss statements
• Prepared monthly financial statements as required for the contract(s) assigned.
• Assisted with aspects of the annual planning process including preparation of forecasts/projections, utilizing and/or maintaining planning systems, assisting operating divisions with budgeting processes and preparation of budgets.
• Led efforts in preparation of monthly nationwide media buys for clients using Excel.
• Designed Excel worksheets for tracking/managing advertising/pr tear sheets.
• Translated necessary documents and materials from Korean to English.
• Responsible for organizing sales communication, coordinating marketing specifications to media channels, and managing client requirements and expectations.

I-TV & Arirang TV

Television Reporter                                                    Seoul, South Korea / November 2002 – October 2003

• Lead reporter for world and local news and events.
• Worked within cohesive reporting unit to produce broadcasts under tight constraints/deadlines.
• Interviewed both domestic and foreign entertainment celebrities (Mariah Carey, Kenny G, Air Supply, others).
• Prepared and presented live in-studio reporting in a creative and entertaining manner.

ELC Korean-English School

Teacher                                                                     Seoul, South Korea / February 2002 – September 2002

• Organized daily lesson plans for students in 4 different classes.
• Taught speaking, listening, reading, and grammar in 45 minute class sessions.
• Administered, created, and graded quizzes and exams.
• Created report cards with comments and grades.

Lee Ki Tae CPA

Junior Accountant                                                                      Weaton, MD / May 2001 – November 2001 

• Assisted in the auditing process – calculating tax owed for individual clients, analyzing reports, and organizing all the data onto a spreadsheet.
• Prepared the final tax documents for individual clients.

SKILLS

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Adobe Photoshop CS
• Fluency in Korean speech and writing