Portland State University
Post-Bacc in Accounting
GPA: 3.66
Major GPA: 3.42
Portland, OR
Graduation: Jun 2025
CPA Eligibility: Jun 2025
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science in Political Science
GPA: 3.5
Minor in Economics
Flagstaff, AZ
Graduation: May 2007
Experience
Portland State University
Finance Dept
Accounting Assistant
Portland, OR
September 2023 - Present
Analyze, document, and process daily payment requests in Banner by meticulously sourcing and logging vendor IDs, index codes, and account code details for each request, ensuring accurate financial transactions.
Compile, annotate, and upload all supporting documents for each invoice into two databases.
Collaborate daily with university staff to resolve regular vendor account issues, specifically addressing the establishment of payment accounts and rectifying account errors.
Loraine Yow Illustration
Freelance Visual Communication Specialist
Portland, OR
September 2016 - December 2023
Developed and refined hundreds of user-friendly visuals using a collaborative approach to idea generation.
Completed over 500 projects for 190 clients using rigorous project management protocols and software, with careful attention to timelines and due dates.
Coordinated smoothly with hundreds of clients and a diverse range of management and communication styles.
Awarded Upwork's Top-Rated status by delivering exceptional work, being receptive to client feedback, and being easy to work with.
Secured over 20 key project assignments from prominent clients including Qualcomm, Zapier, Stanford, City of Portland, and OHSU.
Skills
Excel
10 years of experience
Data validation, VBA, macros, and all advanced formulas
Pivot tables, pivot charts, dashboard creation and design
Relevant courses: Applied Statistics for Business, Information Literacy
Financial Accounting
Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Relevant courses: Fundamentals of Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting and Reporting 1