A'Shaela Chaires
Underrepresented Business Student Alliance Network (UBSAN) at Elon University - Martha and Spencer Love School of Business
Incoming FRP Analyst at Microsoft | Becker Campus Ambassador
Undergraduate Student at Elon University double majoring in Accounting and Finance with minor in French.
Elon University - Martha and Spencer Love School of Business
https://www.linkedin.com/company/elon-university---martha-and-spencer-love-school-of-business
Founder

Responsibilities:
-Facilitated underrepresented students’ integration into the LSB (Love School of Business) through
the creation of a mentorship program between upperclassmen and underclassmen, and intentional forums in collaboration with the Dean’s suite to discuss the current environment in the LSB 
-Developed a LinkedIn networking page and internship/job prep sessions for students in the Early 
Talent and Diversity Recruitment stages
-Designed specific workshops, networking trips, and info repositories for lower-income students 
in collaboration with Elon’s alumni organizations
Elon, North Carolina, United States
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Underrepresented Business Student Alliance Network (UBSAN)
Becker Professional Education
https://www.linkedin.com/company/-becker-professional-education
Educate Students on Becker offerings by:

Raising awareness through promoting Becker on campus by word of mouth. Chatting with fellow students and professors alike, and sharing marketing materials.

Directing interested students to becker.com, or forward their contact information to the appropriate Becker Account Manager.

Participating in any and all accounting activities on campus, whether it’s through clubs, societies, fraternities, or sororities.

Promoting Becker through marketing materials on bulletin boards where accounting classes are held, or where accounting students gather (in accordance with school regulations) and making sure Becker materials are current.
Elon, North Carolina, United States
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Campus Ambassador
Elon University
https://www.linkedin.com/company/elon-university
Responsibilities:
-Processed roughly 60 undergraduate applications per day for the admissions office
-Managed the sorting, entering, and updating of student profiles, as well as the organization of incoming mail and verification of student academic records on the University database, Slate
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Records Department
Elon University
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Responsibilities:
-Co-created course syllabus geared toward student enrichment and personal development 
-Co-facilitated class discussions, activities, and other classroom operations
-Advised 15 first-year students on their transition to college, course registrations, and 4-year plans
Elon, North Carolina
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Elon University 101 Teaching Assistant
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
https://www.linkedin.com/company/alpha-kappa-alpha-sorority
Responsibilities:
-Generated monthly and annual reports of income received, expenditures, and account balances
-Developed and provided an annual budget
Omicron Epsilon Chapter at Elon University
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Treasurer
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
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Responsibilities:
-Collaborated with Treasurer and finance committee regarding chapter funds 
-Managed all records of receipts and distribution of chapter funds
-Developed and provided an annual financial report
Omicron Epsilon Chapter at Elon University
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Financial Secretary
Microsoft
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Real Estate and Securities Team
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FRP Analyst Intern
PwC
https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwc
Responsibilities:
-Enhanced networking skills and digital upskilling with an emphasis on data wrangling, 
visualization, and automation tools like Excel, Alteryx, Tableau, and UiPath
-Engaged in Tax and Assurance simulations involving real-world situations and case studies
-Spearheaded the data visualization aspects of the Skills for Society project utilizing Tableau
Hartford, Connecticut, United States
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Start Intern - IFS
Microsoft
https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft
A highly selective, 3 day, program focused on giving top undergraduate students the opportunity
to strengthen their leadership skills and learn more about corporate finance while gaining exposure to Microsoft.
Redmond, Washington, United States
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Finance Leaders in Technology Workshop
MassHire Springfield Career Center
https://www.linkedin.com/company/masshirespringfield
Responsibilities:
-Managed job postings on the company website.
-Assisted with resume preparation and clerical duties. 
-Updated company database, MOSES.
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Youth Specialist Intern
The Williston Northampton School
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Responsibilities:
-Created a group called the Multicultural Student Union addressing diversity issues on campus
-Developed workshops for Diversity Day and coordinated field trips to diversity conferences
-Provided a support network for students of color on campus
-Hosted events for the community to celebrate and acknowledge successes as well as discuss the setbacks that affect or have affected minority groups on campus
Easthampton, MA
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Diversity Intern
PwC
https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwc
A week-long, hands-on opportunity for LatinX and Black/African American high school juniors (rising seniors) to learn more about the accounting profession and about the key role accountants play in society. Throughout the program, students work directly with Bryant University faculty, staff, and students, as well as professionals from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the largest professional services firm in the world
Smithfield, Rhode Island
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PricewaterhouseCoopers Accounting Careers Leadership Institute
Bachelor's degree
Accounting (BS) and Finance (BSBA)
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Elon University
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High School Diploma
GPA: 3.8
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The Williston Northampton School
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Treasurer:
Provided monthly and annual reports of income received, expenditures and account balances.
Created and provided an annual budget.

Financial Secretary:
Collaborated with the Treasurer and finance committee about chapter funds. 
Managed all records of receipts and distribution of chapter funds. 
Created and provided an annual financial report.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
Member (Initiated Spr. ‘19)
Beta Alpha Psi is an international honor society for accounting, finance and information systems students attending universities accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business or the European Quality Improvement System
Beta Alpha Psi
Full Time Member (Initiated Sept. 22, 2020)
Received a GPA over a 3.7 from the First Semester
Elon University, Martha & Spencer Love School of Business
President's List
Pi Delta Phi is the National French Honor Society for undergraduate and graduate students at accredited public and private colleges and universities in the United States. The highest academic honor in the field of French and the oldest academic honor society for a modern foreign language in the United States.
 
The purpose of the Society is to recognize outstanding scholarship in the French language and Francophone literature, to increase the knowledge and appreciation of Americans for the cultural contributions of the French-speaking world, and to stimulate and encourage French and francophone cultural activities.
Elon University, French Department
Pi Delta Phi
Received a GPA over a 3.5 from the First Semester
Elon University, Martha & Spencer Love School of Business
Dean’s List (2018-2020)
The mission is to recognize, celebrate, and affirm students who excel in academics, leadership, internship, study abroad, research, and service-learning. The Center for Race, Ethnicity & Diversity Education remains committed to this mission by helping students become active participants in their personal growth and in the achievement of their educational objectives. Gold Club recipients of this award must have a 3.5 GPA or higher.
The Center for Race, Ethnicity, and Diversity Education
Phillips-Perry Black Excellence Awards (2018-2020)
The Odyssey Program is a highly selective, merit-based program consisting of talented individuals who are academically strong, civically engaged, action-oriented leaders in their communities, who will benefit from an Elon education and demonstrate high financial need.

The Susan Scholarship is a need-based scholarship for young women of potential with significant financial need.
The Center for Access and Success
Elon University Odyssey Scholar (Susan Scholarship)
In memory of a history teacher and choral conductor, 1947-1983, is awarded to that person in the Williston Northampton community who by active example encourages intercultural understanding and goodwill.
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2018 Henry Teller Prize,
Named for the Swahili word for “promise,” the Ahadi Youth Award is presented to a young African-American who has excelled in academics and performed admirable service to the Greater Springfield community. 

Link to article: https://springfieldmuseums.org/press-release/announcing-2017-annual-ubora-ahadi-award-nominees/
Springfield Museums
2017 Springfield Museums' Ahadi Award
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
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Assist with filing tax returns for families that make under 54,000 per year in Alamance County
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Volunteer
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
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Provide individualized after school and homework support to the students at the Boys & Girls Club in Alamance County
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Afterschool Assistant and Mentor
Education
S.M.A.R.T
Mentored Elon students during their first year to help them succeed socially, academically, and professionally
Mentor
Education
Springfield Public Schools (Massachusetts)
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Mentor girls, in the Springfield Public School system, in Grades 2-5 about the importance of higher education (Small Groups)
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Rebecca M Johnson Elementary School Mentor
South End Community Center
Provide individualized after school and homework support
Afterschool Assistant and Mentor
Beta Alpha Psi
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Lifetime Member
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Coursera
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CJU2EAC6Y9LT
Problem Solving with Excel
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Microsoft
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Microsoft Office Specialist Excel 2016
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonardo-bretado
El Paso, TX
Leonardo Daniel Bretado Aguirre
Incoming FRP Analyst at Microsoft
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-bzdel
Boston, MA
Jon Bzdel
Analytical Lead
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryandieu
Redmond, WA
Bryan D.
Crafting web3 experiences & NFT products with producers & creators in the metaverse
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhianryan
New York City Metropolitan Area
Rhian Ryan
Future Ready. Media Leader. Building Better.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daeja-anderson0401
Greater Chicago Area
Daeja Anderson
Incoming FRP Analyst at Microsoft
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-thompson-720116b2
Durham, NC
Lauren Thompson
Undergraduate Human Development and Family Studies Student at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigweinberg
New York, NY
Craig Weinberg
Senior Growth Marketer | Media Management | Brand Strategy & Design | Performance Marketing | Creative & Content - I help start-ups grow and solve complex media and marketing challenges for enterprise brands
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabethshortall
Elon, NC
Elisabeth Shortall
PR + Content Writer at Squeeze Marketing
https://www.linkedin.com/in/loganfogleman
High Point, NC
Logan Fogleman
Senior at High Point University. Majoring in Psychology with minors in Marketing and Criminal Justice.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/savannah-lowry
Greater Tampa Bay Area
Savannah Lowry
Agency Director at Live Oak Communications
https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginia-capehart-b98037198
Durham, NC
Virginia Capehart
Incoming Business Technology Analyst at Deloitte | Student-Athlete at Duke University
https://www.linkedin.com/in/audree-ginsburg
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Audree Ginsburg
Incoming Global Private Banking Analyst at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-yeo-716b13131
St Paul, MN
Jack Yeo
Founder of Jack Yeo Media
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-mccarty-77a3ba1b
Champlin, MN
Michael McCarty
Your partner for roof edge protection and OSHA approved safety systems
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanaaranson
Bloomington, IN
Ethan Aaranson
Incoming Finance Rotation Program Analyst at Microsoft
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amrin-choudhury
Greater Hartford
Amrin Choudhury
Audit & Assurance Assistant at Deloitte
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhavinbshah
Greater Boston
Bhavin Shah
Business Analyst at ELLKAY
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nnennaoodeghe
Orangeburg, SC
Nnenna Odeghe
Incoming Investment Banking Analyst at Goldman Sachs| Private Equity Intern at Resurgens Technology Partners
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kojoh-atta
San Francisco, CA
Kojoh Atta
Investor at Highland | Stanford | Optimist🚀
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Elon University Odyssey Scholars Program
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Williston Northampton School Alumni of Color
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Elon University's Beta Alpha Psi Chapter
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Williston Northampton School Alumni
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