Sandra L.  Reed

PROFILE

·      Highly motivated with strong interest in establishing a career in financial services management.

·      Proven leadership abilities in managing projects, implementing improvements and motivating others.

·      Analytical and mathematical problem solving skills strengthen through economics and finance background.
 

EDUCATION

      Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Minor in Political Science, May 2003
      Whittier College, Whittier, CA
      International Study Abroad, Fall 2001
      University of Copenhagen, Denmark

     Academic Achievements
                GPA: 3.8/4.0
                John Greenleaf Whittier scholarship (3/4 tuition for 4 years)

LEADERSHIP ROLES
Economics Club President
Increased active student membership by 40%.  Initiated and coordinated new
events (e.g.  Economics Alumni Night, Business Leader Speaker program) to respond  to members’ career and academic interests.  Conducted meetings to organize club activities and to develop fundraising strategies.

Secretariat of Model United Nations Conference
Served as committee chair for the World Environmental council. Facilitated
discussion and negotiation among 40 delegates on environmental and cooperative
issues. 

Resident Advisor
Managed a residence hall of 45 student residents.  Provided academic and personal
counseling to   residents.  Coordinated and organized educational and social programs. 
Facilitated community development among residents and enforced residential policies  to ensure a safe living environment.
 

ACTIVITIES
     Orientation Week Leader
     Member, Whittier College Student Government Program Board
     Students Representative, Economics Faculty Selection Committee
 

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Administrative Intern.  Beneficial Mortgage Corporation. Fullerton, CA   6/03-8/03
Assisted loan officers in processing home mortgage packages, wrote demands
to title companies and escrow offices, and prepared reconveyances to relinquish
company ownership of deeds of trust.   

Customer Service Representative. Home Savings of America. Whittier, CA  1/02-5/03
Sold financial services and products to new and existing customers.  Assisted
customers in resolving discrepancies in their accounts.  Processed computerized
banking transactions.

Sales Representative. Macy's. Brea, CA                                                           6/99-8/99
Sold merchandise and handled customer complaints.  Performed evening closing
procedures for department.