1. alexziesing@yahoo.com Alexandra Ziesing +1 (803) 807-7638
204 Gallantry Drive, Irmo, SC 29063
OBJECTIVE
Energetic and well-rounded finance major seeking a challenging and rewarding position. Eager to contribute to employer’s
objectives and to improve my knowledge and skills in risk management, human resources, project management, finance and/or
consulting.
EDUCATION
The University of South Carolina; Columbia, SC May 2016
Darla Moore School of Business
§ Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
§ Major: Finance; Minor: Hospitality
§ Cumulative GPA: 3.34/4.00
§ Awards: Dean’s List, Capstone Scholar, Palmetto Life Scholar
§ Honors: Alpha Lambda Delta, National Honors Society, National Society of Collegiate Honors
CERTIFICATIONS
DOE L Security Clearance May 2013 – Present
Able to obtain and hold a Government Department of Energy Security Clearance (L) for 3 years; maintain a confidential discipline.
Yellow Belt and Lean Six Sigma Certified by the Babcock & Wilcox Co. Aug 2014
Project aimed to reduce time and improve clarity while processing inter-department disciplinary actions.
§ Clarified communications between employee, management, and human resources by opening communication channels
and configuring an automated correspondence reminder.
§ Developed an internal secure database responsible for analyzing and tracking the company’s discipline records and
workforce utilization.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BWX Technologies, Inc.; Washington, DC May 2015 – Aug 2015
Summer Intern; Government Relations
§ Assisted management with ongoing legislation research that directly impacted the organization’s core operations.
§ Represented the company at events and maintained a professional network with business executives and associates.
§ Attended PAC learning seminars and Congressional updates related to the company’s PAC in order to effectively
allocate funds.
Staples, Inc. (Corporate); Columbia, SC Oct 2014 – May 2015
Analyst; Shared Services, Finance
§ Produced weekly financial adjustments to the company’s income statements and balance sheets.
§ Maintained and produced weekly utilization and productivity reports.
§ Tracked utilization across the company and participated in the company’s “Utilization Report Rollout” team.
§ Participated on a team of analysts to help solve issues at the request of executive and senior management.
The Babcock & Wilcox Company; Lynchburg, VA May 2013 – Aug 2014
Summer Intern; Human Resources
§ Assisted management with the acquisition and completion of new hire security clearances from the Department of
Energy.
§ Built relationships with management to revise and edit the company’s administrative procedures.
§ Reduced lag time in DOE security clearance paperwork by 10 days by implementing a checklist procedure.
ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority – Member Feb 2013 – Aug 2015
Carolina Finance and Investment Association- Member Aug 2015 – May 2016
International Association of Business Communicators and PR Student Society of America- Member Sept 2014 – May 2016
Interests: Piano, Traveling, Running, Wine, Foreign Languages and Customs